2019 Ford Ecosport vs 2019 Jeep 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 | 2019 Ford Ecosport | 2019 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 1,603 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 407 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 49 | 770 |
| Engine | 189 | 451 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 336 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 213 | 13 |
| Steering | 4 | 120 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 99 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 81 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 81 | 77 |
| Stalling | 60 | 279 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 86 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 44 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 66 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 61 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2019 Ford Ecosport
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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.