2018 Audi Q7 vs 2018 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 | 2018 Audi Q7 | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 842 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,070 | 442 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 17–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | 28,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 336 |
| Engine | 37 | 120 |
| Power Train | 7 | 70 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 43 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 22 |
| Seats | 1 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 46 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 10 |
| Overheating | 6 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 40 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
2018 Audi Q7
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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.