Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Chevrolet Sonic
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 Grand Cherokee L | Chevrolet Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 581 | 1,424 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 2011–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 34 | 144 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 85 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.1% | 18.1% |
Jeep Grand Cherokee L by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
120
20.7%
Electrical System
111
19.1%
Other & Unspecified
53
9.1%
Suspension
52
9.0%
Engine & Cooling
51
8.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
7.1%
Brakes
31
5.3%
Steering
30
5.2%
Chevrolet Sonic by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
257
18.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
231
16.2%
Electrical System
227
15.9%
Other & Unspecified
166
11.7%
Airbags
126
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
74
5.2%
Steering
54
3.8%
Brakes
44
3.1%