2017 Ford Flex vs 2017 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 | 2017 Ford Flex | 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 363 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 350 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 17–21 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 101 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 87 |
| Power Train | 2 | 87 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 29 |
| Suspension | 13 | 8 |
| Steering | 3 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
2017 Ford Flex
2017 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.