1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,052 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,640 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 805 |
| 2014 | 2,382 |
| 2015 | 1,366 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 241 |
| 2021 | 407 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 402 |
| 2024 | 253 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2026 | 31 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
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While driving 60 MPH, the power steering unit fell out of the vehicle, causing the steering wheel to lock up.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-20
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
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Catalic converter recall electric recall coolant temp circuit recall occurred while I was driving on the road I will not test it on freeway with all the severe systoms happening with my Jeep been smoking from engine something with my coolant and...
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-28
Also filed under Exterior lighting and engine
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.
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Exhaust fire, catalytic converter system caught on fire while vehicle was parked. Not the owner, but insurance co reported the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-06
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.