Chevrolet Trax vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
For 2015–2022 models, the Chevrolet Trax has 11.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 23.0 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2015–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Trax
11.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
51% fewer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Complaints
- 684
- Sold
- 603,556
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Fewest: 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 30,000 mi
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Turbocharger and intercooler
Typically around 46,000 mi · repair $1,520–$2,820
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 35,959 mi
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Control arms, ball joints and bushings
Typically around 10,327 mi · repair $230–$700
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 14,500 mi
Jeep Grand Cherokee
23.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.0× the Chevrolet Trax’s rate
- Complaints
- 4,143
- Sold
- 1,804,810
- Recall campaigns
- 42
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Fewest: 2016, 2020 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,750 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 81,350 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Trax or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For 2015–2022 models, the Chevrolet Trax has 11.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 23.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Trax?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Trax is body control and other modules, typically around 30,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is body control and other modules, typically around 70,000 miles.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.