Ford Explorer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Ford Explorer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are rated the same on fuel economy: 16 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,369 | 890 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 70 and 10 | 60 and 17 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 74,000 miles | 71,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,369 complaints for the Ford Explorer and 890 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: 2 for the Ford Explorer, 4 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.