MYRModel Year Report

1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:48.147Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1994 1995: 723 complaints 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1028 complaints 1999: 1638 complaints 1999 2000: 1447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2002: 1476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1294 complaints 2004 2005: 2051 complaints 2006: 1280 complaints 2007: 1108 complaints 2008: 733 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2009 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 1639 complaints 2012: 1640 complaints 2013: 802 complaints 2014: 2374 complaints 2014 2015: 1355 complaints 2016: 308 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 853 complaints 2019: 364 complaints 2019 2020: 237 complaints 2021: 401 complaints 2022: 260 complaints 2023: 383 complaints 2024: 240 complaints 2024 2025: 72 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026
1989: 5 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19895
19905
19916
19923
1993562
1994609
1995723
1996893
1997991
19981028
19991638
20001447
2001883
20021476
2003762
20041294
20052051
20061280
20071108
2008733
2009138
2010117
20111639
20121640
2013802
20142374
20151355
2016308
2017364
2018853
2019364
2020237
2021401
2022260
2023383
2024240
202572
202618

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.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING UNIT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 19990820

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, 20190528

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.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

EXHAUST FIRE, CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. NOT THE OWNER, BUT INSURANCE CO REPORTED THE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970106

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.