Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Grand Cherokee | RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jeep | Toyota |
| Starting price | $38,920 | $31,900 |
| Monthly payment | $453 | $371 |
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 23.0 mpg | 41.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 177 g/mi–430 g/mi | 204 g/mi–232 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
The 2019-2025 Grand Cherokee, especially 2021, 2023, and 2024, frequently shows infotainment or display glitches, warning-light issues, battery and charging faults, and intermittent electrical shutdowns. These faults can lead to non-starting, being stranded, and the complaint data includes crash-related and fire-related reports. Before buying, exercise all electronic and display functions and have the battery and charging system checked.
The most affected model years in the 2019-2026 range are 2021 and 2023. Owners report steering effort or assistance problems, abnormal noises, alignment symptoms, and concerns about directional control. If steering performance degrades, there is an elevated risk of a crash, so a test drive at various speeds is recommended to feel for looseness, pulling, noises, or inconsistent effort.
The 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Grand Cherokees show powertrain complaint clusters, with 2021 having the highest overall complaint volume. Common reports include rough or erratic shifting, hesitation, reduced power, and drivability faults. These issues can cause unexpected loss of motive power or breakdowns, so test driving under varied acceleration and braking conditions is advisable.
The 2023 model year is the clearest suspension-trouble spot in the 2019-2026 range, ranking second among its complaint categories. Likely issues include suspension noises or clunks, harsh ride, uneven tire wear, and reduced ride control. Worn suspension parts left unaddressed can affect vehicle stability and tire life, so listen for noises and inspect tire wear patterns during a pre-purchase check.
The 2019 Grand Cherokee has the clearest service brake complaint cluster in the range, with hydraulic brake issues being its second-highest complaint category. Owners report abnormal pedal feel, braking noise, reduced braking power, and ABS-related warnings. These symptoms can increase stopping distance and crash risk, so brake response and warning lights should be checked on a test drive.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota RAV4 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Grand Cherokee starts at $38,920; RAV4 starts at $31,900. The difference is $7,020, making RAV4 about 18% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Grand Cherokee — $453; RAV4 — $371. The difference is $82 per month, with RAV4 lower.
The models use different powertrains: Grand Cherokee — Plug-in hybrid; RAV4 — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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