2013 GMC Acadia vs 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 GMC Acadia | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 800 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,691 | 289 |
| Investigations | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,197 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 374 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 141 |
| Engine | 21 | 105 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 103 |
| Power Train | 27 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 33 |
| Seats | 2 | 56 |
| Steering | 8 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 137 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 47 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
2013 GMC Acadia
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Compare all GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee years →
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.