2024 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 127 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 27–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Toyota Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 43 |
| Engine | 1 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 21 |
| Suspension | 3 | 15 |
| Structure | 0 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2024 Ford Explorer
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
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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.