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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 555
- Received Jan 1995 to Nov 2020
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly41 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close39 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Front brake rotors warp and wear early37 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #13V252000Chrysler 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 certain rear impacts.
- Recall #02V053000On 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 to be stable.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 59 crashes, 36 fires, 37 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Suspension struts and shocks wear out early
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 119 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 555 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 41 | 7.4% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 39 | 7.0% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 37 | 6.7% | – | NHTSA recall #98V005000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 35 | 6.3% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 34 | 6.1% | – | |
| Vehicle rolls backward out of park | 27 | 4.9% | – | NHTSA recall #02V053000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 21 | 3.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 20 | 3.6% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 20 | 3.6% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 19 | 3.4% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 16 | 2.9% | – | NHTSA recall #13V252000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 14 | 2.5% | – | NHTSA recall #92V181000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 14 | 2.5% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 13 | 2.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 12 | 2.2% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 11 | 2.0% | – | |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 11 | 2.0% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 10 | 1.8% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 9 | 1.6% | – | NHTSA recall #93V055000 |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 9 | 1.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #13V252000June 19, 20131,560,000 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly; structure
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 certain rear impacts.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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 a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
NHTSA recall #02V053000February 15, 20021,620,000 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
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 to be stable.
Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
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 september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #98V005000January 12, 1998293,369 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors Can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion Can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
The reduced strength Can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
NHTSA recall #93V210000December 13, 1993115,000 vehicles affected
steering: steering wheel/handle bar
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 occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft.
If the upper and lower steering shafts separate, completeloss of steering control will occur, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.
NHTSA recall #93V055000April 8, 199380,000 vehicles affected
structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
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 when closed and difficult to open when latched.
An unlatched liftgate Can open while the vehicle is inmotion, and could result in an occupant falling out.
Remedy
Replace the liftgate assembly on affected vehicles.
NHTSA recall #93V051000April 2, 199325,000 vehicles affected
suspension: front
The eccentric cam adjuster bolts in both front lower suspension arm-to-front axle bracket attachments may fail due to assembly misalignment.
Cam bolt failures cause the vehicle to pull to oneside when the brakes are applied, resulting in a possible loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front suspension cam bolts, cam washers, and nuts with components of a different design.
NHTSA recall #92V181000December 14, 1992600 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.
Disengagement of the retainer clip will allow free playin the attachment and Can allow the input rod to separate from the brake pedalcausing complete loss of brake application which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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