2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2018 Volvo XC90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 853 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 446 | 550 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–25 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,850 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 339 | 15 |
| Engine | 123 | 5 |
| Power Train | 75 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 44 | 6 |
| Seats | 43 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 49 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 40 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 20 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2018 Volvo XC90
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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.