Subaru Forester vs Jeep Cherokee
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 | Subaru Forester | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 8,735 | 21,059 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2026 | 1973–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 898 | 997 |
| Fires reported | 157 | 443 |
| Injuries reported | 380 | 560 |
| Deaths reported | 9 | 23 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.5% | 9.6% |
Subaru Forester by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,267
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
1,019
11.7%
Airbags
911
10.4%
Other & Unspecified
815
9.3%
Electrical System
794
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
566
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
533
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
512
5.9%
Jeep Cherokee by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
5,644
26.8%
Engine & Cooling
2,913
13.8%
Electrical System
2,413
11.5%
Brakes
2,199
10.4%
Other & Unspecified
1,781
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
968
4.6%
Body & Structure
893
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
782
3.7%