1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

12 recalls · 17 investigations · oldest first

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   1993-02-05Service brakes, hydraulic92V181000 The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.

   Remedy: Improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.

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   1993-03-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-04-28 Rear liftgate latch
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   1993-03-24Suspension93V051000 The eccentric cam adjuster bolts in both front lower suspension arm-to-front axle bracket attachments may fail due to assembly misalignment.

   Remedy: Replace the front suspension cam bolts, cam washers, and nuts with components of a different design.

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   1993-05-05Structure93V055000 Grease applied to the liftgate latch rubber bumpers to ease component assembly caused the bumper to swell, interfering with the movement of the liftgate latch pawl. This prevents the liftgate…

   Remedy: Replace the liftgate assembly on affected vehicles.

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   1993-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-01-31 Fuel tank leakage
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   1993-10-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-01-25 Steering shaft failure
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   1994-01-25Steering93V210000 The molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower column shaft may have been sheared prior to installation of the steering column assembly into the vehicle. If this…

   Remedy: A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.

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   1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-01-18 Fuel tank leakage
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   1994-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1995-05-26 Qck-connect fuel line fail
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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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    1997-09-15Vehicle speed control97I002000 Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.

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    1997-10-01Defect petitionClosed 1998-01-20 Viscous coupling failure
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    1998-03-09Service brakes, hydraulic98V005000 Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

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    1999-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 2000-03-28 Brake roter disc/hud separation
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    2001-11-01Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-18 Roll-away in reverse when parked
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    2002-04-25Defect petitionClosed 2002-09-10 Sudden acceleration
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    2002-09-23Power train02V053000 On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "Park" Position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on March 22, 2002. Owner notification began…

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    2002-10-16Engineering analysisClosed 2004-02-10 Hood latch failure
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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    2009-11-06Defect petitionClosed 2010-08-23 Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires
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    2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-14 Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
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    2012-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-11-14 Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
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    2014-08-01Fuel system, gasoline, structure13V252000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage…

    Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will…

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    Date not on fileSeat belts96I004000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly.

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Is the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.