2016 Jeep Cherokee vs 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
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 Jeep Cherokee | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,406 | 145 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 450 | 142 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 61,036 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 629 | 64 |
| Engine | 314 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 297 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 92 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 12 |
| Steering | 53 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 5 |
| Structure | 33 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 143 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 64 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 46 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 43 | 14 |
| Oil consumption | 42 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 29 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Cherokee
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
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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.