Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Saturn Vue
The Saturn Vue is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Saturn Vue | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 890 | 879 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 60 and 17 | 42 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 71,000 miles | 66,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 890 complaints for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 879 for the Saturn Vue. 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: 4 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1 for the Saturn Vue.