2017 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE | 2017 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 962 | 1,333 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 257 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 41,316 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 643 | 258 |
| Power Train | 161 | 646 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 342 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 55 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 18 |
| Steering | 27 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 146 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 140 | 55 |
| Stalling | 129 | 111 |
| Loss of power | 99 | 53 |
| Hesitation / surging | 93 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 68 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 28 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
2017 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.