2005 Ford Freestyle vs 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,459 | 2,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 117 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 142 | 927 |
| Power Train | 447 | 253 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 587 | 88 |
| Structure | 61 | 405 |
| Engine | 120 | 134 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 129 | 78 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 37 | 163 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 85 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 393 | 51 |
| Stalling | 209 | 282 |
| Check engine light | 116 | 58 |
| Loss of power | 41 | 56 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 35 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
2005 Ford Freestyle
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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.