2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
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 | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 406 | 597 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–25 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,020 mi | 21,283 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 22 |
| Power Train | 78 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 2 |
| Steering | 16 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2016 Volkswagen Touareg
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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.