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Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven2017 Ford Escape
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  40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17000 miles driven2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17000 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven2016 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven2015 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas
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  38 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven2014 Ford Escape
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49800 miles driven

Refreshed. Common electrical issues. Diesel much more troublesome than gas engines.2014		 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas
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  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49800 miles driven

Refreshed. Common electrical issues. Diesel much more troublesome than gas engines.
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2013		 Ford Escape
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
28 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2011		 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.2010		 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven2009 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2008		 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Ford Escape vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Escapes and Jeep Grand Cherokees with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Escapes and Jeep Grand Cherokees that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Escape

Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 There are alot of Escapes on the road.Past and present see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Ford has long held a reputation for providing a great product at a low price with unmatched reliability. The Ford Escape projects an image of smart practicality and good economy, coupled with versatile utility. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Very satisfied with Ford Trucks since 1980. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Fords reputation and durability record, and brand image are important to me. see full Ford Escape review
Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Same as above. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 Can do anything reputation. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Rugged reputation see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2003 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Jeep brand is well recognized for durability and ability to handle all kinds of terrain. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2002 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Snob appeal in my area. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 Chrysler needs to step up and stand behind their vehicles if the are going to sell $45-50K vehicles they need to improve they service and act like a premium car manufacturer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review