1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After the engine was started, hydraulic fluid leaked out. The dealer was not contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-24
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and exhaust system.
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After replacement of catalytic converter ( New item 3OMPH) and exhaust system turned a bright orange suddenly fire seeped from the undercarriage: flames 3--4 inches from fuel tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-19
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.
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Normal operation consumer came upon an object applied the brakes and the vehicle rolled over twice, causing the differential to seperate from the vehicle. Please provide more details.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-30
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1995-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-01-26 Rear axle shaft separation
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1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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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
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2002-04-25Defect petitionClosed 2002-09-10 Sudden acceleration
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 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 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 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.