2015 Ford Explorer vs 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Explorer | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,758 | 1,348 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 511 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 127 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 16–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 43,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 84 | 350 |
| Structure | 401 | 30 |
| Engine | 226 | 199 |
| Steering | 343 | 41 |
| Seats | 16 | 308 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 135 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 102 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 86 | 73 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 63 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 56 | 0 |
| Stalling | 47 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 45 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 65 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
2015 Ford Explorer
2015 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.