2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2020 Lincoln Aviator
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 | 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2020 Lincoln Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 30 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 530 | 312 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,319 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Lincoln Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 68 | 38 |
| Engine | 48 | 7 |
| Power Train | 38 | 17 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 1 |
| Steering | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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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.