2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Jeep Grand 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 | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 294 | 367 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 514 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 17–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,136 mi | 36,431 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 148 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 82 |
| Engine | 19 | 64 |
| Power Train | 35 | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 49 |
| Steering | 9 | 14 |
| Suspension | 11 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 6 |
| Stalling | 15 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 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.