MYRModel Year Report

1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-09-16T19:32:44.229Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 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
1990: 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

3 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing linkages.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, TIE RODS FELL OFF ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990805

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, TRIED TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE, BUT DOORS WERE FUSED SHUT. SOMEONE FROM OUTSIDE HAD DOORS OPENED. UPON CONSUMER'S EXIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011231

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19950817 — PE (closed 19960126)

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

I 19960905 — PE (closed 19970113)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

I 19970113 — EA (closed 19980109)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 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.