1990 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
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 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
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-05
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
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, 2001-12-31
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1995-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-01-26 Rear axle shaft separation
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1996-09-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-13 Brake disc/hub separation
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1997-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-09 Brake disc/hub separation
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.