Jeep Cherokee vs Ford Escape
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Jeep Cherokee | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 20,992 | 36,256 |
| Model years covered | 1973–2026 | 2000–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 997 | 1,132 |
| Fires reported | 443 | 754 |
| Injuries reported | 562 | 752 |
| Deaths reported | 23 | 25 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 7.3% |
Jeep Cherokee by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
5,604
26.7%
Engine & Cooling
2,904
13.8%
Electrical System
2,409
11.5%
Brakes
2,197
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
1,775
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
967
4.6%
Body & Structure
892
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
780
3.7%
Ford Escape by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
9,458
26.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4,667
12.9%
Steering
3,952
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
2,562
7.1%
Electrical System
2,524
7.0%
Body & Structure
2,318
6.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2,307
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
2,079
5.7%