2021 Audi Q8 vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Audi Q8 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 399 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,290 | 1,312 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 19,146 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q8 | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 113 |
| Steering | 2 | 102 |
| Engine | 6 | 60 |
| Power Train | 4 | 56 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 37 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 29 |
| Suspension | 0 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 20 |
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2021 Audi Q8
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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.