2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2020 Subaru Ascent
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 | 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2020 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 237 | 322 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 534 | 519 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,319 mi | 6,633 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 | 101 |
| Power Train | 39 | 58 |
| Engine | 50 | 29 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 15 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2020 Subaru Ascent
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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.