Chrysler PT Cruiser vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chrysler PT Cruiser | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 799 | 1,128 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 48 and 26 | 95 and 21 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 69,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 23 | 14 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 799 complaints for the Chrysler PT Cruiser and 1,128 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.