2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2012 Kia Sportage
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 | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,638 | 392 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 177 |
| Investigations | 7 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 104 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–19 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,450 mi | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 834 | 29 |
| Engine | 284 | 328 |
| Service Brakes | 277 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 215 | 6 |
| Power Train | 101 | 21 |
| Steering | 99 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 324 | 67 |
| Won’t start | 88 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 73 | 56 |
| Loss of power | 49 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2012 Kia Sportage
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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.