2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2006 Lexus GX470
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 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Lexus GX470 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,280 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 123 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–17 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Lexus GX470 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 753 | 1 |
| Power Train | 173 | 2 |
| Engine | 124 | 3 |
| Structure | 119 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 60 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 214 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 63 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 58 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2006 Lexus GX470
Compare all Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Lexus GX470 years →
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.