2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 248 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 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.