2014 Ford Explorer vs 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Explorer | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,676 | 2,375 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 634 |
| Investigations | 4 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 150 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 40 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 16–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 54,054 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 196 | 408 |
| Electrical System | 100 | 483 |
| Steering | 497 | 81 |
| Power Train | 79 | 474 |
| Seats | 7 | 338 |
| Structure | 276 | 65 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 252 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 209 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 107 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 59 | 60 |
| Stalling | 36 | 164 |
| Airbag warning light | 35 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 42 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 117 |
| Overheating | 15 | 30 |
2014 Ford Explorer
2014 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.