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Nissan Rogue vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: which has fewer problems?

Nissan RogueJeep Grand Cherokee

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Winner

Nissan Rogue

About 64% fewer owner complaints per car sold than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and fewer in 13 of 18 model years both were sold.

Head to head

Lemon Index
100 = average, lower is better
61
170
Years with fewer complaints
2008–2025
13 of 18
5 of 18
Recalls
2008–2025
82
188
MPG
latest year
29–33
21–23
Crash test
best, latest year
★★★★★
★★★★★
Best year to buy

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. Green check = the better of the two on that line.

Year by year

Shorter bar = fewer complaints per car sold. Tap a year for its full report.

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