2016 Ford Flex vs 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Flex | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 309 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 408 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 17–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 34,020 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 78 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 61 |
| Engine | 8 | 76 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 28 |
| Back Over Prevention | 26 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 22 |
| Steering | 8 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 12 |
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
2016 Ford Flex
2016 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.