1998 Infiniti QX4 vs 1998 Jeep Grand 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 | 1998 Infiniti QX4 | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 1,028 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 90 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 172 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15 | 13–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 105,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti QX4 | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 426 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 152 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 99 |
| Structure | 5 | 68 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 60 |
| Steering | 6 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 98 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 48 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
1998 Infiniti QX4
1998 Jeep Grand 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.