2003 Honda Element vs 2003 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 | 2003 Honda Element | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 423 | 762 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 172 | 88 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,500 mi | 71,693 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Element | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 226 | 167 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 256 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 55 |
| Seats | 6 | 65 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 64 |
| Power Train | 12 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 42 |
| Structure | 32 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 34 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 34 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
2003 Honda Element
2003 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.