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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2023 Toyota Tundra

Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.

Synced 2026-10-25 Source: NHTSA public records Reviewed by ASE-certified contributors
Quick verdict
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023 Toyota Tundra solve the same problem differently

Buyers cross-shop these two but they're built around different priorities. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 1.5 on reliability data; the 2023 Toyota Tundra scores 2.3. Which one fits depends more on what you actually need from the vehicle than which one has a slightly higher score. We'll show you the data on both — your use case decides the rest.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

1.5/5
Reliability score
402 complaints
21 recalls (0 critical)
$12,450 repair exposure
vs

2023 Toyota Tundra

2.3/5
Reliability score
412 complaints
13 recalls (0 critical)
$13,650 repair exposure

Stories from the shop

Buyers cross-shop the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2023 Toyota Tundra but they're solving slightly different problems. The reliability data tells you what breaks on each one. The right pick depends on which set of trade-offs fits your actual driving more than which score is higher.

If you lean 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, know what you're getting into on electrical and steering. Those categories have noticeably more complaints than the 2023 Toyota Tundra sees, and they're not cheap items when they go.

Going with the 2023 Toyota Tundra? Watch the engine and powertrain. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.

Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.

— ProblemsByVin editorial team, drawing on the NHTSA data and shop experience.

Side-by-side by problem area

Category
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2023 Toyota Tundra
electrical
150 reports
moderate · ~$850
30 reports
severe · ~$850
engine
14 reports
severe · ~$3,100
128 reports
moderate · ~$3,100
powertrain
30 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
82 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
steering
44 reports
severe · ~$700
12 reports
severe · ~$700
suspension
55 reports
moderate · ~$900
No reports
brakes
13 reports
severe · ~$450
20 reports
moderate · ~$450
cruise control
7 reports
severe · ~$600
19 reports
moderate · ~$600
fuel system
No reports
14 reports
severe · ~$1,200
lighting
No reports
10 reports
moderate · ~$250
body
7 reports
moderate · ~$1,500
No reports

Common questions

Which is more reliable, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee or the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2023 Toyota Tundra comes out ahead with a reliability score of 2.3 versus 1.5. The margin is clear, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.

What goes wrong more often on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Compared to the 2023 Toyota Tundra, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee sees more reported issues in electrical and steering. That doesn't mean it's a bad truck — it means those are the categories worth budgeting for if you go that direction.

What goes wrong more often on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Compared to the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2023 Toyota Tundra has more complaints in engine and powertrain. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.

Which has more recalls?

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has more active recalls (21 vs 13). Total count is less important than severity, though — a vehicle with one critical recall and zero moderate ones is generally riskier than one with five moderate recalls.

Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?

Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $13,650 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.

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Reliability scores, complaint counts, and severity ratings derived from the NHTSA public records database. Verify each vehicle's federal record: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee on NHTSA · 2023 Toyota Tundra on NHTSA. "Repair exposure" is the sum of average independent-shop repair costs across each vehicle's tracked problem categories and is intended as a relative comparison, not an exact prediction. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. Some links on this page are affiliate links.