2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2003 Nissan Xterra
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 762 | 72 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 48 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,693 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 256 | 10 |
| Visibility | 167 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 | 9 |
| Seats | 65 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 7 |
| Power Train | 35 | 2 |
| Steering | 24 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 38 | 0 |
| Stalling | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2003 Nissan Xterra
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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.