Ford Edge vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2024, owners filed an average of 786 complaints per model year about the Ford Edge and 775 about the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Side by side
| Ford Edge | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2024 | 2006-2024 |
| Owner complaints | 14,144 | 14,729 |
| Complaints per model year | 786 | 775 |
| Recalls | 43 | 86 |
| Years to avoid | 20112013 | 201120122014 |
| Best years | 200920202022 | 200920202022 |
| Most common problem | Engine | Electrical |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 21-23 mpg combined (2024) | 17-22 mpg combined (2024) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Edge | Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3,193 | 2,835 |
| Electrical | 2,621 | 5,790 |
| Brakes | 2,271 | 1,556 |
| Transmission | 2,174 | 2,067 |
| Airbags | 1,304 | 733 |
| Body | 959 | 412 |
| Fuel system | 702 | 1,378 |
| Seats | 83 | 859 |
Questions about the Ford Edge vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
Which is more reliable, the Ford Edge or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Between 2006 and 2024, the Ford Edge has 2 years to avoid and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3. The Ford Edge has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Jeep Grand Cherokee drew fewer complaints per model year (775 vs 786), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Edge or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
From 2006 to 2024, the Ford Edge was covered by 43 recalls and the Jeep Grand Cherokee by 86.
What years of the Ford Edge and Jeep Grand Cherokee should you avoid?
Ford Edge: 2011 and 2013. Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2011, 2012 and 2014.
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