1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 555 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the brakes. It has been recalled 12 times.

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When it fails
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130,000 milesMedian miles at failure

54 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 120,000–150,000 miles.

Most common 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

132 of the 555 complaints (24%) are about the brakes.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor · brakes54
100
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · brakes40
200
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration25
13011
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission25
111
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · transmission18
907
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine · engine14
100
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame13
000
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner13
000
Electrical System › Ignition13
000
Air Bags › Frontal · airbags13
1108

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

24% of all complaints

132 of the 555 complaints are about the brakes. This is what owners describe:

  • loses its brakes or the pedal sinks11% · 14
  • vibrates or shakes8% · 11

Share of the 132 brakes complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
129,000 mi
median of 3 reports
Peak year of filing
1997
51 brakes complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
4 · 2 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the brakes
“Hub of the brake rotors corroded, causing the hub to separate from the rotors resulting in complete brake failure. Also, vehicle was not included in recall #98v005000. *ak”
Owner complaint, filed Aug 14, 1998
“Right front brake rotor separated from the hub during hard, high speed braking. Driver lost control because the brake failure cause the vehicle to steer left dramtically.”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 19, 1998

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
1992: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes'921993: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes1994: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes1995: 60 complaints, 8 about the brakes1996: 58 complaints, 17 about the brakes'961997: 119 complaints, 51 about the brakes1998: 67 complaints, 26 about the brakes1999: 36 complaints, 7 about the brakes2000: 41 complaints, 6 about the brakes'002001: 49 complaints, 5 about the brakes2002: 44 complaints, 8 about the brakes2003: 22 complaints, 1 about the brakes2004: 15 complaints, 2 about the brakes'042005: 3 complaints, 1 about the brakes2006: 2 complaints, 0 about the brakes2007: 4 complaints, 0 about the brakes2008: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes'082009: 2 complaints, 0 about the brakes2010: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes2011: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes2012: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes'122013: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes2014: 14 complaints, 0 about the brakes2015: 11 complaints, 0 about the brakes2016: 2 complaints, 0 about the brakes'162017: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes2018: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes2019: 0 complaints, 0 about the brakes2020: 1 complaints, 0 about the brakes'20Recall 92V181000 (brakes)Recall 93V051000 (suspension)Recall 93V055000 (body and frame)Recall 96I004000 (seat belts)Recall 97I002000 (throttle and acceleration)Recall 98V005000 (brakes)Recall 02V053000 (transmission)Recall 06E026000 (headlights)Recall 09E012000 (headlights)Recall 09E025000 (headlights)Recall 13V252000 (body and frame)NHTSA investigation EA12005NHTSA investigation PE10031NHTSA investigation EA02029NHTSA investigation EA01017NHTSA investigation EA99014NHTSA investigation DP97004NHTSA investigation PE96053NHTSA investigation PE95049NHTSA investigation EA94016NHTSA investigation EA94003
All complaintsAbout the brakesRecall (red: the brakes)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 1993 Grand Cherokee peaked in 1997, with 119 filed that year. Owners had filed 0 complaints about the brakes before the first recall that covers it, 92V181000 in December 1992; 132 more have come in since. In 2020 owners filed 1 so far.

12 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Structure13V252000
Filed Jun 19, 20131,560,000 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy. Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Exterior Lighting › Headlights09E025000
Filed May 11, 200942,540 vehiclesDope, Inc.

Defect. DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior Lighting09E012000
Filed Apr 7, 200916,270 vehiclesSabersport

Defect. SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior Lighting06E026000
Filed Mar 23, 200661,944 vehiclesPro-A Motors, Inc.

Defect. CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy. PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift02V053000
Filed Feb 15, 20021,620,000 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.

Risk. INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor98V005000
Filed Jan 12, 1998293,369 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal97I002000
Filed May 2, 19971,010,400 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Risk. PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

Seat Belts › Rear/Other96I004000
Filed Jan 1, 1996224,642 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN IN THE CARGO STOWAGE POSITION.

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar93V210000
Filed Dec 13, 1993115,000 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER COLUMN SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT.

Risk. IF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATE, COMPLETELOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy. A RESTRAINING SLEEVE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF STEERING SHAFT MOVEMENT AVAILABLE.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate93V055000
Filed Apr 8, 199380,000 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. GREASE APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE LATCH RUBBER BUMPERS TO EASE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE BUMPER TO SWELL, INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH PAWL. THIS PREVENTS THE LIFTGATE LATCHING WHEN CLOSED AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN LATCHED.

Risk. AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT.

Remedy. REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Suspension › Front93V051000
Filed Apr 2, 199325,000 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. THE ECCENTRIC CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM-TO-FRONT AXLE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY FAIL DUE TO ASSEMBLY MISALIGNMENT.

Risk. CAM BOLT FAILURES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONESIDE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy. REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAM BOLTS, CAM WASHERS, AND NUTS WITH COMPONENTS OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages92V181000
Filed Dec 14, 1992600 vehiclesChrysler Corporation

Defect. THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH SECURES THE MASTER CYLINDER INPUT ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, AND COULD WORK LOOSE.

Risk. DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RETAINER CLIP WILL ALLOW FREE PLAYIN THE ATTACHMENT AND CAN ALLOW THE INPUT ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDALCAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE APPLICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE REMOVED AND NEW RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

All 12 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 17 name the 1993 Grand Cherokee.

Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEngineering analysis EA12005Closed
Opened Jun 12, 2012Closed Nov 14, 2014Led to recall 13V252000fuel system

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact …

Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresPreliminary evaluation PE10031Closed
Opened Aug 23, 2010Closed Jun 14, 2012fuel system

NHTSA has conducted extensive analysis of the data regarding fuel tank integrity for the model year (MY) 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC). As a result of that work, the agency has decided to upgrade its safety defect investigation to an Engineering Analysis and to expand the scope of vehicles included in the investigation. NHTSA's assessment of the data collected during this investigation indicates that rear-impact-related tank failures and vehicle fires are more prevalent in the JGC than in the non-Jeep peer vehicles. In addition, the agency's analysis of its FARS data for the peer …

Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresDefect petition DP09005Closed
Opened Nov 6, 2009Closed Aug 23, 2010fuel system

In a letter dated October 2, 2009, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned NHTSA to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees.CAS alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes. CAS alleged that the plastic fuel tank's placement behind the rear axle and below the rear bumper, and the lack of adequate shielding, make it more vulnerable to rupture or leakage from a rear-impact by another vehicle (including damage from other components located on the Grand Cherokee), or in the case of …

HOOD LATCH FAILUREEngineering analysis EA02029Closed
Opened Oct 16, 2002Closed Feb 10, 2004door locks and latches

Odi opened ea02-029 to determine whether a safety-related defect trend existed in the my 1997 jeep grand cherokee hood latch assemblies.during ea02-029, there was no specific failure mechanism identified that could differentiate the my 1997 vehicles from other vehicles containing this same hood latch assembly or could account for their higher complaint rate.as a result, odi expanded the scope of this investigation to include all grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the subject hood latch assemblies.in performing ea02-029, it was determined that some of the secondary hood latches in the …

SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDefect petition DP02005Closed
Opened Apr 25, 2002Closed Sep 10, 2002transmission

There is no summary currently available

ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKEDEngineering analysis EA01017Closed
Opened Nov 1, 2001Closed Dec 18, 2002Led to recall 02V053000transmission

Daimlerchrysler has recalled the zj models to incorporate a secondary detent spring into the shifter.even though the wj 6 cyl. Vehicles use the same manual detent lever that as the vehicles in the recall population, odi believes that the wj redesigned shifter, which improves floor shifter functionality and ergonomics, helps to provide feedback to the driver to indicate whether ?park? Has or has not been achieved.although the investigator was able to induce a ?false park? In the wj platform for 6 cyl. Vehicles, the level of difficulty was greater than that required for all zj models, and the …

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEngineering analysis EA99014Closed
Opened Jun 28, 1999Closed Mar 28, 2000Led to recall 00V136000brakes

There is no summary currently available

VISCOUS COUPLING FAILUREDefect petition DP97004Closed
Opened Oct 1, 1997Closed Jan 20, 1998steering

Alleged that the viscous coupling in the transfer case of his 1993 grand cherokee vehicle failed which affected steering, braking and starting of the vehicle.

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONEngineering analysis EA97001Closed
Opened Jan 13, 1997Closed Jan 9, 1998Led to recall 98V005000brakes

Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONPreliminary evaluation PE96053Closed
Opened Sep 5, 1996Closed Jan 13, 1997brakes

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPreliminary evaluation PE96008Closed
Opened Jan 25, 1996Closed Jun 28, 1996seat belts

There is no summary currently available

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPreliminary evaluation PE95049Closed
Opened Aug 17, 1995Closed Jan 26, 1996suspension

This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle …

QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAILEngineering analysis EA94016Closed
Opened May 26, 1994Closed May 26, 1995throttle and acceleration

There is no summary currently available

FUEL TANK LEAKAGEEngineering analysis EA94003Closed
Opened Jan 31, 1994Closed Jan 18, 1995throttle and acceleration

There is no summary currently available

STEERING SHAFT FAILUREPreliminary evaluation PE93091Closed
Opened Oct 13, 1993Closed Jan 25, 1994Led to recall 93V210000steering

There is no summary currently available

FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPreliminary evaluation PE93077Closed
Opened Sep 14, 1993Closed Jan 31, 1994throttle and acceleration

There is no summary currently available

REAR LIFTGATE LATCHPreliminary evaluation PE93017Closed
Opened Mar 16, 1993Closed Apr 28, 1993Led to recall 93V055000body and frame

There is no summary currently available

Technical service bulletins

59 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 1993 Grand Cherokee. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 11transmission 8engine 6body and frame 6trailer hitch 5electrical system 5airbags 5suspension 4

What owners reported

Newest filings
Steering
Filed Nov 10, 2020140,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HER RESIDENCE, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND SAW BOLTS FROM THE STEERING GEAR EXPLODE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC COME TO HER RESIDENCE TO HAVE THE GEAR REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Mar 23, 20172,980,000 milesCA

I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE ONE DAY AND I PULLED INTO A STALL AND TRYD TO SHIFT INTO PARK WHEN IT WAS LOCKED IN GEAR I THEN PULLED THE E BRAKE PULLED THE SHIFTER BACK AND FORTH WITH PRESSURE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AND THEN TO PARK I ASSUMED IT WAS IN PARK I RELEASEED THE E BRAKE AND RELEASED BRAKES AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD IN PARK

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 22, 2016100,000 milesKY

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 MY VIN IS NOT SHOWN IN THIS RECALL. THE DANGER OF AN FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM A REAR END COLLISION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TOW HITCH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO CHRYSLER CASE # 29553444. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME WHY THIS VIN IS EXCLUDED. HELP

Structure
Filed Jun 2, 2016115,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) DUE TO CORROSION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. UPDATED 07/12/16*LJ UPDATED 08/02/16.*JB

Electrical System
Filed Dec 28, 2015175,000 milesPA

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BURNED UP WHEN I WAS DRIVING FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Sep 23, 2015199,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRES IN THE BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

Structure
Filed Sep 9, 2015IA

1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP AND RECALL NOTICES ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER CLAIMED THE TRAILER HITCH WAS SAFE AND DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT CERTAIN, IF THE DEALER REALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *JB

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 24, 2015120,000 milesCO

THE PROBLEM IS THAT I CANNOT GET THE RECALL WORK DONE TIMELY - I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE THAN 4 MONTHS FOR THE DEALER TO CALL AND TELL ME WHEN THE REQUIRED WORK CAN BE DONE. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE . THE VEHICLE IS IN SANTA FE NM.

Electrical System
Filed May 29, 2015130,000 milesCA

VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER - ENGINE STOPS AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL --- UNTIL YOU SHAKE MAIN WIRING HARNESS . HAVE SPENT OVER $ 5000.00 HAVING COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC REPLACING MAIN ECM HARNESS AND TESTING AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED . STILL SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD BY ELECTRICAL AUTO TECHNICIAN TO MAKE COMPLAINT AS JEEP CHRYSLER WILL NOT WARRANTY OR HAVE A REPLACEMENT ECM FOR ANY GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE'S EFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM . JUST RECENTLY FOUND THIS SITE AND ASKING FOR YOU TO DO SOMETHING FOR THIS PROBLEM . MY WIFE AND I HAVE BOTH BEEN IN MANY NEAR MISSES DO THIS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER A 100 TIMES AND NO THIS IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION . IF YOU COULD GET JEEP CHRYSLER TO MAKE A REPLACEMENT ECM WOULD BE GOOD !!!!! DO WE HAVE TO TAKE THEM TO CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AFTER A SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO GET SATISFACTION AS MANY OTHER GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM???

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed May 13, 2015FL

1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCOMPLETE RECALL REPAIRS AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. *JB

Fuel/Propulsion SystemCrashFire
Filed May 13, 2015100,000 milesMD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PARKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 8, 2015LA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE AND THE PART WAS REPLACED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS TO BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V053000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND WAS TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 10, 2015MI

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Fuel System, GasolineFire
Filed Jan 20, 2015240,000 milesMI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. .. UPDATED 02/19/15 *BF.....UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY EAA ON 12/5/14 AND THE REPORT CONCLUDED THE CAUSE WAS THE RESULT OF FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST. UPDATED 05/29/15 CHRYSLER CLAIMED THE FLUID COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. UPDATED 08/05/15. *JB UPDATED 9/18/2017*CN

Steering
Filed Jan 5, 2015185,000 milesIN

THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS WAS A PROBLEM IN CHRYSLER RECALL #604 (RECALL 93V210000) WHERE A PLASTIC PIN HOLDING THE SHAFTS TOGETHER WAS SHEARED IN SPECIFIC JEEP MODELS. THE PLASTIC PIN IN MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PRESENT AND THERE WAS NOTHING PREVENTING THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS FROM SEPARATING, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING. THERE COULD BE A FATAL ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THIS IF THE SHAFTS SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING. THE RECALL SHOULD STILL BE PENDING FOR ALL 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. IT IS UNREASONABLE FOR CHRYSLER TO CEASE THIS RECALL, AS IT IS VERY LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF WOULD OCCUR. *TR

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFire
Filed Oct 18, 2014134,658 milesPA

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REAR OF THE JEEP BEGAN SMOKING. WE PULLED OVER AND IMMEDIATELY THE JEEP BURST INTO FLAMES. WE GRABBED A SUIT CASE AND GOT AWAY FROM IT. THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED AND THE ENTIRE JEEP WAS ENGULFED IN FLAME AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. WE WERE MOVING SO WE HAD MOST OF OUR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS IN IT. OBVIOUSLY EVERYTHING WAS LOST. THE INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE COSTS OF TOWING. MY TOW BILL ALONE WAS OVER $700. WE HAVE NOT EVEN TOTALED THE LOSS OF OUR PERSONAL PROPERTY. *TR

Steering
Filed Oct 14, 201478,000 milesCO

BACKING UP SLOWLY OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD BANG LIKE A BOLT BREAKING. IMMEDIATELY LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER RIGHT AND SOMEWHAT LEFT. HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE AND TECH SAID STEERING BOX BROKE AND SUPPORT BOLTS SNAPPED OFF AND DAMAGED RADIATOR AS WELL. GLAD THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE ROAD AT SPEED, COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD WRECK. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Sep 2, 2014OR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE), BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

EngineFire
Filed Aug 12, 2014200,000 milesAR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Aug 11, 2014PA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jun 27, 2014MO

GOT RECALL NOTICE N45/NHTSA 13V-252 A YEAR AGO, STATED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER DOES NOT RETURN CALLS, CALLED CHRYSLER "GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER", THEY SAY CALL DEALER. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE! *TR

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 17, 2014MO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE EALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 08-20-14 *BF UPDATED 8/28/2014 *JS

Structure
Filed May 30, 2014CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE AND STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 23, 2014WI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE), HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Fuel System, GasolineCrash
Filed Mar 10, 2014CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER BY MAIL. THE CONTACT FELT IT WAS UNACCEPTABLE BEING THAT IT WAS SUCH A SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS FAILURE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE LIFE TREATING. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE...UPDATED 04-22-14 *BF UPDATED 04/25/2014 *JS *TR!....UPDATED 07/31/14 *BF

Power Train
Filed Jan 29, 2014163,539 milesWA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,539.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 28, 201480,000 milesWA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE WOULD REFUEL, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD INDICATE THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL BUT SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR PROVIDING ERRONEOUS FUEL LEVEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Jan 28, 201450,000 milesMI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE POLICE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO DISPATCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE BEEN RELATED TO AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 11, 2014146,000 milesFL

CHRYSLER IS FAILING TO COMPLY AND TO RECTIFY RECALL N45, THY SAY NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.... *TR

Fuel/Propulsion SystemCrashFire1 killed
Filed Jun 5, 2013CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EXPLODED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Suspension
Filed Feb 22, 2011121,000 milesPA

ON THE DATE OF 12/01/10 I BOUGHT A 93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP SEEMED TO BE DRIVING FINE TIL 02/16/10 I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON I-81 AND NOTICED A SEVERE SHAKE ALMOST CRASHING VEHICLE TOOK TO AUTO CENTER FOR SUSPENSION EVAL. WITH THAT THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE MANY PARTS BROKEN FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TIE ROD TRAC BAR STEERING DAMPER ALSO REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS BOTH SIDE WERE COMPLETELY SHOT THEN TOOK TO ANOTHER AUTO CENTER FOR SECOND OPINION ASKED IF NORMAL WARE AND TEAR FROM WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT IT BOTH TECH'S SAID NO WAY DON'T EVEN NO HOW IT GOT INSPECTED ALSO TECH'S STATED THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE IN A STAGE WERE THEY ARE READY TO FAIL WITCH WOULD CAUSE THE BACK END TO BASICALLY SNAP OFF VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT THIS CURRENT TIME VEHICLE IS SITTING. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX PROBLEM AND THE CAR LOT WILL NOT HELP. *TR

Electrical System › Wiring
Filed Sep 9, 2010198,000 milesIA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RADIO, CLOCK, AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE RADIO WIRES, WHICH WERE CROSSED, CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE, CLOCK, RADIO AND BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 201,000.

Steering
Filed Jun 1, 2009131,000 milesCA

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED IN HER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM HER RESIDENCE. THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE ENTIRE GEAR BOX EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENTIRELY NEW GEAR BOX AND A NEW STEERING COLUMN WERE NEEDED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V210000 (STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,000.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 10, 2009165,700 milesMI

I OWN A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. ENGINE COMPUTER BOUGHT 9/03/07 FROM ADVANCE AUTO ZONE. INSTALLED 9/04/07 BY THOMPSONS' IN MARQUETTE. MI. JEEP BROKE DOWN DECEMBER 17,2008. 1ST ENGINE COMPUTER BOUGHT FROM CARQUEST 2/04/09. INSTALLED 2/06/09 BY TOMPSONS'(DEFECTIVE) PRICE $357.97. RETURNED THE PART. I ORDERED FROM ADVANCE AUTO ZONE 2/09/09. INSTALLED BY THOMPSON'S 2/10/09. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT UP/ JEEP WILL NOT RUN. PRICE $213.99. MY MECHANIC ASKED ME TO MAKE SURE THE ENGINE COMPUTER NUMBERS MATCH. THEY DID. CARQUEST INFORMED ME THERE IS A NATIONAL RECALL ON THE ENGINE COMPUTER & IT CAN TAKE UP TO 6 MONTHS TO GET ME A PART. I NEED MY VEHICLE RUNNING. I CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY A VEHICLE RIGHT NOW. I NEED ALOT OF ADVICE. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Aug 2, 2008145,153 milesRI

A PURCHASED 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE- THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A LOCAL BRISTOL AUTO DEALER (KING PHILIP MOTORS) THE CAR STALLED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS... THIS CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING A CONSTANT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STRUGGLED TO SHIFT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. IT REVVED. THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION LEAK THAT I DISCOVERED AND IN ONE DAY ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT OF IT. UPON PARKING THE CAR IT STALLED OUT AND WHILE IDLE THE CAR WOULD REV HEAVILY AND SHAKE. DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY, (WHILE IN DRIVE) I COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 750 MPH FOR FEAR OF BREAKDOWN AS THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO A HIGHER GEAR. THE NEEDLE THAT SHOWS THE RPM WAS DANCING WILDLY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. *TR

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Heater CoreFire
Filed Dec 28, 2007160,229 milesCA

A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LEAVES HAD FALLEN DOWN ONTO THE RESISTOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEATER FAN. THE RESISTOR WAS RUINED AND CHARRED AND SMOLDERING LEAVES WERE REMOVED. THERE ARE LIKELY MORE LEAVES IN THERE LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER FIRE. *TR

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
Filed Dec 12, 2007220,000 milesUT

NO ACCIDENT OR CRASH DIRECTLY. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING BROKE UNDER COMPLETELY NORMAL OPERATION. WITH NO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME. OBVIOUSLY, IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CAN GET A REPLACEMENT BUT AT A COST OF 130 DOLLARS. I ASKED IF THEY COULD COVER IT WHICH THEY DECLINED. *TR

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Filed Aug 9, 2007188,000 milesIL

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START WHEN IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE DEALER REPAIRED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER AND LINKAGE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V053000). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE DETENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED ON TWO OCCASIONS, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 188,000.

Steering
Filed Apr 23, 2007260,401 milesNC

AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES TO A SALES LOCATION, I PULLED OFF OF I-85 TO MAKE A FEW CELL CALLS BEFORE MY MEETING. I SAT IN THE CAR WITH IT IDLING IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT MAKING MY CALLS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES I PUT THE JEEP IN DRIVE AND STARTED ROLLING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT/RIGHT WITH NO RESPONSE. THE FRONT WHEELS DID NOT RESPOND TO THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. THE 3 BOLTS HOLDING THE STEERING BOX TO THE FRAME HAD SHEARED. TWO OF THREE BOLT TOPS WERE STILL IN THE STEERING BOX, ONE HAD DROPPED OUT. THE THREE BROKEN STUDS WERE STILL IN THE FRAME WITH THE BLUE THREAD LOCKER STILL IN PLACE. NO WARNING, NO WANDERING STEERING, NO POP, NO NOTHING. NO SERVICE HAD EVER BEEN PERFORMED ON THE STEERING BOX. ROLLED IN OFF I-85 WHERE I WAS DOING 70 MPH TO THIS PARKING LOT AND THAT WAS IT. HAD I WAITED TO GET OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT, WELL, I PROBABLY WOULD NOT BE WRITING THIS NOW. *TR

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Filed Apr 4, 2006113,000 milesNC

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE. RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V053000, CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. WHEN PARKED WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF VEHICLE COULD ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWARD IF INCLINED. ALSO, WHEN PARKED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND WITH ENGINE RUNNING VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL IN REVERSE. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT FUNCTION-RELEASE BUTTON ON LEVER AND CONSOLE SEPARATED. *AK

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control Module
Filed Jan 16, 2006OH

1) CAR WONT START, ALARM DISABLES THE ENGINE. 2)REPLACE PCM ALARM STILL DEFECTIVE. 3)AGAIN, CAR WONT START. *JB

Structure › Frame and Members
Filed Jul 5, 2005139,000 milesNJ

DT: HEARD SOME TYPE OF POPPING SOUND WHEN BACKING VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY. HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND MECHANIC REFERRED CONSUMER TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A RECALL FOR THE SAME THING. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL 723 FOR CHRYSLER. TWO OF THE BOLTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THERE WERE ONLY THREE BOLTS THAT HELD THE FRAME. *AK

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Filed Jun 20, 2005NY

THE LATCH ON MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS STUCK, THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL; NHTSA: 93V055000. I AM BEING TOLD BY JEEP THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO GET JEEP TO FIT THIS PROBLEM

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor
Filed Mar 28, 2005VA

WHILE APPLYING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON ITS OWN. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Steering
Filed Nov 8, 2004DC

PROBLEMS WITH STEERING EQUIPMENT ON 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE.*MR THE STEERING DAMPER HAS FAILED ON SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CONSUMER COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. *BF *NM

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module1 injured
Filed Oct 19, 200493,000 milesTX

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE PARKING DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED IN THE DRIVER'S FACE. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES TO THE FACE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK DEALER'S INSPECTION REVEALED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME. HOWEVER, CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE THE WARNING LIGHT CANNOT BE SEEN WHILE DRIVING. *TT

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Oct 4, 2004200,000 milesMO

THE WELD INSIDE THE DOOR SPLIT COMPLETELY, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM SHUTTING. CONSUMER HAD A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT, AND WHEN TURNING THE CORNER, DOOR OPENED AND THE CHILD ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › InjectorsFire
Filed Sep 22, 2004156,439 milesAL

GASOLINE FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING AND CAUSING FIRES ON MY 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. *AK

Air Bags › FrontalCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 11, 2004107,000 milesFL

VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL IN THE RAIN AND STRUCK A WALL HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WA STOTALED. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed Jun 18, 2004109,628 milesPA

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE HESITATED AND HAD LOW FUEL PRESSURE. THIS RESULTED IN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE DEBRIS WAS COMING OFF THE FUEL TANK AND CLOGGED THE FUEL LINES AND PUMP. FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN A MONTH. THE FUEL REGULATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO PROVIDED LITTLE ASSISTANCE. *AK

Complaints 1-50 of 555, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2014
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202632600Routine
202580400Routine
20242541601Fatalities reported
20234082131Fatalities reported
20222681310Above average
20214101280Above average
2020241350Above average
2019370740Above average
201885511100Above average
2017364630Above average
2016312970Above average
20151,36910220High concern
20142,38419400High concern
201380510271Fatalities reported
20121,644111050High concern
20111,6416612Fatalities reported
2010118540Routine
2009138300Routine
2008734550Above average
20071,1097110Above average
20061,280672Fatalities reported
20052,0525240High concern
20041,29514253Fatalities reported
200376210141Fatalities reported
20021,47616204Fatalities reported
200188310151Fatalities reported
20001,44712182Fatalities reported
19991,63810151Fatalities reported
19981,02810137Fatalities reported
199799111175Fatalities reported
199689312226Fatalities reported
199571911294Fatalities reported
19945888332Fatalities reported
1993 — this page55512351Fatalities reported
19923000Routine
19916010Routine
19905010Routine

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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee: questions buyers ask

Is the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car?

It is not among the Grand Cherokee years to avoid. Owners filed 555 complaints, against about 830 for a typical Grand Cherokee year. The most common complaint is about the brakes (24%).

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The brakes: 132 of the 555 complaints (24%) are about it. Owners most often say it loses its brakes or the pedal sinks (11%) and vibrates or shakes (8%). The typical report comes at 129,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jun 19, 2013. The largest, 02V053000, covered 1,620,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 130,000 miles. For the brakes the midpoint is 129,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes, 17 times. The latest, EA12005 ("Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires"), was opened Jun 12, 2012 and closed Nov 14, 2014.

Are there service bulletins for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The manufacturer filed 59 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the transmission (8), the engine (6) and the body and frame (6). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

1 death reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jun 19, 2013. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.