1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 1994 Toyota 4 Runner
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1994 Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 588 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 61 | 2 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 118 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 13–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 146,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 123 | 6 |
| Power Train | 118 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 75 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 68 | 3 |
| Steering | 38 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1994 Toyota 4 Runner
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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.