Ford Expedition vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford Expedition. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Expedition | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,136 | 1,855 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 67 and 231 | 132 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 95,000 miles | 85,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 18 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,136 complaints for the Ford Expedition and 1,855 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: 7 for the Ford Expedition, 6 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.