Hyundai Kona vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
For 2018–2022 models, the Hyundai Kona has 18.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 18.3 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 (2018–2022), 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.
Hyundai Kona
18.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Complaints
- 630
- Sold
- 350,270
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 36,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 17,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 7,000 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 52,100 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 1,577 mi
Jeep Grand Cherokee
18.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Hyundai Kona
- Complaints
- 2,116
- Sold
- 1,155,452
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Fewest: 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 Hyundai Kona or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For 2018–2022 models, the Hyundai Kona has 18.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 18.3, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Hyundai Kona?
The most-reported problem on the Hyundai Kona is internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 36,000 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.
Which Hyundai Kona and Jeep Grand Cherokee years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Hyundai Kona: 2019.
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.