1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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 | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,638 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 30 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 124 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 595 | 6 |
| Power Train | 386 | 19 |
| Visibility | 162 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 121 | 35 |
| Seats | 91 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 83 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 3 |
| Steering | 53 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 293 | 0 |
| Stalling | 112 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 52 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 41 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 33 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 0 |
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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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.