2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2001 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 | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2001 Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 883 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 13 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 80 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 244 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 196 | 4 |
| Seats | 131 | 1 |
| Power Train | 102 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 2 |
| Steering | 37 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 101 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2001 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.