1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 1997 Toyota 4 Runner
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 | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1997 Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 991 | 122 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 30 |
| Investigations | 7 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 112 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 118,811 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 254 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 163 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 150 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 117 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 11 |
| Suspension | 43 | 30 |
| Structure | 61 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 97 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 36 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1997 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.