1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1028 |
| 1999 | 1638 |
| 2000 | 1447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1294 |
| 2005 | 2051 |
| 2006 | 1280 |
| 2007 | 1108 |
| 2008 | 733 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 1639 |
| 2012 | 1638 |
| 2013 | 802 |
| 2014 | 2373 |
| 2015 | 1355 |
| 2016 | 308 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 850 |
| 2019 | 362 |
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 401 |
| 2022 | 257 |
| 2023 | 380 |
| 2024 | 239 |
| 2025 | 69 |
| 2026 | 14 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
32% of complaints: service brakes — 182 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH FIRE20% of complaints: power train — 112 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR PARTS FOR TRANSMISSION RECALL TO BE AVAILABLE. PROBLEM STATED IN RECALL LETTER HAPPENED, AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.DRIVER WAS INJURED.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020903
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINNG VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. AND ROLLED DOWN THE MOUNTAIN AND HIT SEVERAL TREES. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020829
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THEN CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN TRANSMISSION, ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT REPORT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950117
10% of complaints: electrical system — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and wiring.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE POLICE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO DISPATCHED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140128
10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
CRASH FIRE9% of complaints: structure — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 92V181000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR LIFTGATE LATCH
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.
Campaign 93V051000 — check if this car was fixed
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 LATCHING
Remedy: REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Campaign 93V055000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
STEERING SHAFT FAILURE
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 O
Remedy: A RESTRAINING SLEEVE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF STEERING SHAFT MOVEMENT AVAILABLE.
Campaign 93V210000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAIL
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
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 IMPR
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
Campaign 97I002000 — check if this car was fixed
VISCOUS COUPLING FAILURE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
Campaign 98V005000 — check if this car was fixed
BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION
ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
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 SEEMING
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 SEP
Campaign 02V053000 — check if this car was fixed
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
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 S
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.
Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed
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 CONF
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.
Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed
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 CONF
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.
Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed
Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
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 in
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 install
Campaign 13V252000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 96I004000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (182 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (112 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (58 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 96I004000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 92V181000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V051000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V055000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V210000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97I002000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V053000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
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.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.