2004 Ford Escape vs 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Escape | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 499 | 1,294 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 81 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 110 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 109,000 mi | 63,384 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 45 | 325 |
| Visibility | 16 | 202 |
| Suspension | 154 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 98 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 144 |
| Structure | 138 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 142 |
| Seats | 2 | 149 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 190 | 16 |
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 31 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Stalling | 29 | 73 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 86 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2004 Ford Escape
2004 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.