2013 Cadillac Escalade vs 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 804 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,664 | 291 |
| Investigations | 1 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 376 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 141 |
| Engine | 3 | 106 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 105 |
| Power Train | 5 | 55 |
| Seats | 0 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 33 |
| Steering | 2 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 137 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2013 Cadillac Escalade
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.