2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Ford Explorer wins clearly, 85.4 to 72.8, on safety, fuel & range.
2025 Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 …
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
2025 Ford Explorer
Clear winThe Ford Explorer wins clearly, 85.4 to 72.8, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 85.4 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 72.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 96.1 |
| Safetyw 4 | 74.5 | 55.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 85.4 | 72.8 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Ford Explorer: model-level data · Jeep Grand Cherokee: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Explorer
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V634000 · 24 vehicles
- highSeats26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V159000 · 561 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- highVisibility25V730000 · 56,841 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Top recalls
- criticalEngine25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles
- criticalElectrical System25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- highTires26V559000 · 201,976 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- minorAir Bags26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Explorer RWD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,600 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford Explorer or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Ford Explorer wins clearly, 85.4 to 72.8, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford Explorer scores 85.4 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 72.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford Explorer or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Ford Explorer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 22 recalls. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.