1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. While in park with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle would disengage and shift into reverse independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-24
Also filed under Suspension and steering
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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When shifting into drive, Jeep took off quickly, unwanted acceleration, hitting (3) parked vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-25
Tires
1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.
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Different brand of tires in the front than in the rear with a 1 inch differnece in circumference caused pressure to build up in the differential unit resulting in several damages due to overheating, vehicle fire on third incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-06
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 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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1993-03-24Suspension93V051000 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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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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1999-12-20Service brakes, hydraulic99V340000 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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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96I004000 · Seat belts
- Recall 92V181000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 93V051000 · Suspension
- Recall 93V055000 · Structure
- Recall 93V210000 · Steering
- Recall 99V340000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 02V053000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.