Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru B9 Tribeca
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Total complaints
- 28,927
- Avg per model year
- 762
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 108
- Most complained year
- 2014 (2,371)
Top problems: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine
Subaru B9 Tribeca
- Total complaints
- 110
- Avg per model year
- 24
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 7
- Most complained year
- 2006 (84)
Top problems: Structure, Air Bags, Electrical System
Complaints by model year
| Year | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru B9 Tribeca | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,638 | 4 | ||
| 2010 | 117 | 4 | ||
| 2009 | 138 | 9 | ||
| 2008 | 733 | 16 | ||
| 2007 | 1,108 | 26 | ||
| 2006 | 1,280 | 84 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.