Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L
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 | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | Jeep Grand Cherokee L |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 237 | 581 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 34 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 8.1% |
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen by year
What breaks
Electrical System
39
16.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
14.3%
Suspension
24
10.1%
Brakes
23
9.7%
Engine & Cooling
21
8.9%
Airbags
21
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
21
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.5%
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%