1988 Ford Bronco II vs 1988 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Ford Bronco II | 1988 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 45 | 97 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 4 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco II | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 25 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
1988 Ford Bronco II
1988 Jeep Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.