Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 is more fuel-efficient at 107 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 712 | 861 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 28 and 4 | 135 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 22,000 miles | 11,000 miles |
| Recalls | 21 | 15 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 107 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 26 | 115 and 99 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 712 complaints for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 861 for the Volkswagen ID.4. 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: 21 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15 for the Volkswagen ID.4.