2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2001 Pontiac Aztek
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 | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2001 Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 883 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 353 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 80 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 244 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 196 | 27 |
| Seats | 131 | 2 |
| Power Train | 102 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 28 |
| Equipment | 32 | 27 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 101 | 5 |
| Stalling | 31 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2001 Pontiac Aztek
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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.