2022 Ford Explorer vs 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
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 | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 264 | 72 |
| Recall campaigns | 24 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 230 | 265 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–27 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee L |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 31 |
| Power Train | 60 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 36 |
| Engine | 30 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 2 |
| Suspension | 12 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
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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.