GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the GMC Acadia. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| GMC Acadia | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,297 | 992 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 41 and 19 | 35 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 83,000 miles | 76,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 24 | 18 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,297 complaints for the GMC Acadia and 992 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 GMC Acadia, 4 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.