2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2004 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 | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2004 Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,294 | 66 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 40 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 110 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,384 mi | 6,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Toyota 4 Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 325 | 1 |
| Visibility | 202 | 2 |
| Seats | 149 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 142 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 144 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 77 | 4 |
| Steering | 73 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 86 | 21 |
| Stalling | 73 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 23 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2004 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.