Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Kia Niro
For 2017–2022 models, the Kia Niro has 17.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 17.8 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 (2017–2022), 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.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
17.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Kia Niro
- Complaints
- 2,480
- Sold
- 1,396,148
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- 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
Kia Niro
17.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Complaints
- 270
- Sold
- 152,692
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Fewest: 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 50,880 mi
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 98,000 mi · repair $260–$1,910
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Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter
Typically around 6,140 mi · repair $2,740–$5,240
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 27,500 mi
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Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics
Typically around 73,500 mi · repair $1,070–$1,980
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Kia Niro?
For 2017–2022 models, the Kia Niro has 17.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 17.8, counting the same model years for both.
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.
What is the most common problem on the Kia Niro?
The most-reported problem on the Kia Niro is wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 50,880 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.