1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
12 recalls — 784 complaints — 67 TSBs
13V252000 Jun 19, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 pro... Read more
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
02V053000 Feb 15, 2002
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 D... Read more
98V005000 Jan 12, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
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 DISTRI... Read more
Consequence
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.
97I002000 May 2, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
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 IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INT... Read more
Consequence
PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
96I004000 Jan 1, 1996
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN IN THE CARGO STOWAGE POSITION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE CENTER REAR SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
93V210000 Dec 13, 1993
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
93V055000 Apr 8, 1993
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
93V051000 Apr 2, 1993
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
THE ECCENTRIC CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM-TO-FRONT AXLE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY FAIL DUE TO ASSEMBLY MISALIGNMENT.
Consequence
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.
92V181000 Dec 14, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH SECURES THE MASTER CYLINDER INPUT ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, AND COULD WORK LOOSE.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
784 total complaints
68 crashes 37 fires 40 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 72 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 50 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 44 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 26 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 21 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 18 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 17 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 16 |
STEERING
Nov 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HER RESIDENCE, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND SAW BOLTS FROM THE STEERING GEAR EXPLODE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC COME TO HER R... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE ONE DAY AND I PULLED INTO A STALL AND TRYD TO SHIFT INTO PARK WHEN IT WAS LOCKED IN GEAR I THEN PULLED THE E BRAKE PULLED THE SHIFTER BACK AND FORTH WITH PRESSURE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AND THEN TO PARK I ASSUMED IT WAS IN PARK I RELEASEED THE E ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Jun 22, 2016
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 MY VIN IS NOT SHOWN IN THIS RECALL. THE DANGER OF AN FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM A REAR END COLLISION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TOW HITCH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO CHRYSLER CASE # 29553444. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME WHY THIS VIN IS E... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) DUE TO CORROSION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED T... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) DUE TO CORROSION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BURNED UP WHEN I WAS DRIVING FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRES IN THE BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.
Fire
STRUCTURE
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP AND RECALL NOTICES ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER CLAIMED THE TRAILER HITCH WAS SAFE AND DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT CERTAIN, IF THE DEALER REALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP AND RECALL NOTICES ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER CLAIMED THE TRAILER HITCH WAS SAFE AND DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT CERTAIN, IF THE DEALER REALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
THE PROBLEM IS THAT I CANNOT GET THE RECALL WORK DONE TIMELY - I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE THAN 4 MONTHS FOR THE DEALER TO CALL AND TELL ME WHEN THE REQUIRED WORK CAN BE DONE. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE . THE VEHICLE IS IN SANTA FE NM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Aug 30, 2011
VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER - ENGINE STOPS AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL --- UNTIL YOU SHAKE MAIN WIRING HARNESS . HAVE SPENT OVER $ 5000.00 HAVING COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC REPLACING MAIN ECM HARNESS AND TESTING AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED . STILL SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD BY ELECTRICAL AUTO TECHNICIAN ... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCOMPLETE RECALL REPAIRS AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCOMPLETE RECALL REPAIRS AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. *JB
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 13, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PARKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYST... Read more
Crash
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE AND THE PART WAS REPLACED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2015
Incident date: Mar 10, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Nov 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THERE W... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Jan 5, 2015
Incident date: Nov 23, 2013
THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS WAS A PROBLEM IN CHRYSLER RECALL #604 (RECALL 93V210000) WHERE A PLASTIC PIN HOLDING THE SHAFTS TOGETHER WAS SHEARED IN SPECIFIC JEEP MODELS. THE PLASTIC PIN IN MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PRESENT AND THERE WAS NOTHING PREVENTIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 25, 2014
WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REAR OF THE JEEP BEGAN SMOKING. WE PULLED OVER AND IMMEDIATELY THE JEEP BURST INTO FLAMES. WE GRABBED A SUIT CASE AND GOT AWAY FROM IT. THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED AND THE ENTIRE JEEP WAS ENGULFED IN FLAME AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. WE WERE MOVING SO WE HAD MOST ... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
BACKING UP SLOWLY OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD BANG LIKE A BOLT BREAKING. IMMEDIATELY LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER RIGHT AND SOMEWHAT LEFT. HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE AND TECH SAID STEERING BOX BROKE AND SUPPORT BOLTS SNAPPED OFF AND DAMAGED RADIATOR AS WELL. GLAD THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE ROAD AT S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: May 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE), BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
STRUCTURE
Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: May 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE), BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
ENGINE
Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE M... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2013
GOT RECALL NOTICE N45/NHTSA 13V-252 A YEAR AGO, STATED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER DOES NOT RETURN CALLS, CALLED CHRYSLER "GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER", THEY SAY CALL DEALER. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE! *TR
STRUCTURE
Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2013
GOT RECALL NOTICE N45/NHTSA 13V-252 A YEAR AGO, STATED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER DOES NOT RETURN CALLS, CALLED CHRYSLER "GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER", THEY SAY CALL DEALER. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE! *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Feb 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE EALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REM... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Feb 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE EALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REM... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 30, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE AND STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE), HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE), HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER BY MAIL. THE CONT... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER BY MAIL. THE CONT... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jan 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 28, 2011
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2014
Incident date: Jan 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE WOULD REFUEL, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD INDICATE THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL BUT SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FUEL LEVEL IND... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 11, 2014
CHRYSLER IS FAILING TO COMPLY AND TO RECTIFY RECALL N45, THY SAY NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.... *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EXPLODED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 deaths
SUSPENSION
Feb 22, 2011
Incident date: Feb 16, 2011
ON THE DATE OF 12/01/10 I BOUGHT A 93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP SEEMED TO BE DRIVING FINE TIL 02/16/10 I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON I-81 AND NOTICED A SEVERE SHAKE ALMOST CRASHING VEHICLE TOOK TO AUTO CENTER FOR SUSPENSION EVAL. WITH THAT THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE MANY PARTS BROKEN FRONT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 9, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RADIO, CLOCK, AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE RADIO WIRES, WHICH WERE CROSSED, CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE, CLOCK, RADIO... Read more
STEERING
Jun 1, 2009
Incident date: May 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED IN HER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM HER RESIDENCE. THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE ENTIRE GEAR BOX EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENTIRELY NEW... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2009
Incident date: Feb 4, 2009
I OWN A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. ENGINE COMPUTER BOUGHT 9/03/07 FROM ADVANCE AUTO ZONE. INSTALLED 9/04/07 BY THOMPSONS' IN MARQUETTE. MI. JEEP BROKE DOWN DECEMBER 17,2008. 1ST ENGINE COMPUTER BOUGHT FROM CARQUEST 2/04/09. INSTALLED 2/06/09 BY TOMPSONS'(DEFECTIVE) PRICE $357.97. RETURNED T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
A PURCHASED 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE- THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A LOCAL BRISTOL AUTO DEALER (KING PHILIP MOTORS) THE CAR STALLED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS... THIS CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING A CONSTANT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STRUGGLED TO SHIFT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
A PURCHASED 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE- THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A LOCAL BRISTOL AUTO DEALER (KING PHILIP MOTORS) THE CAR STALLED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS... THIS CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING A CONSTANT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STRUGGLED TO SHIFT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEA... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Dec 28, 2007
Incident date: Dec 27, 2007
A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LEAVES HAD FALLEN DOWN ONTO THE RESISTOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEATER FAN. THE RESISTOR WAS RUINED AND CHARRED AND SMOLDERING LEAVES WERE REMOVED. THERE ARE LIKELY MORE LEAVES IN THERE LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER FIRE. *TR
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 12, 2007
Incident date: Dec 10, 2007
NO ACCIDENT OR CRASH DIRECTLY. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING BROKE UNDER COMPLETELY NORMAL OPERATION. WITH NO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME. OBVIOUSLY, IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CAN GET A REPLACEMENT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Aug 9, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START WHEN IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE DEALER REPAIRED THE... Read more
STEERING
Apr 23, 2007
Incident date: Apr 11, 2007
AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES TO A SALES LOCATION, I PULLED OFF OF I-85 TO MAKE A FEW CELL CALLS BEFORE MY MEETING. I SAT IN THE CAR WITH IT IDLING IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT MAKING MY CALLS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES I PUT THE JEEP IN DRIVE AND STARTED ROLLING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. I TURNED THE ST... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Apr 4, 2006
Incident date: Apr 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE. RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V053000, CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. WHEN PARKED WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF VEHICLE COULD ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWA... Read more
Showing 50 of 784 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
67 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 210000 TRAILER HITCHES | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
1300214
Dec 18, 2014
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the
13-002-14
Dec 18, 2014
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the
1300214
Dec 18, 2014
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?) mutually identified an opportunity to incrementally improve th
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?) mutually identified an opportunity to incrementally improve th
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
N45062013
Jun 20, 2013
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
021299
Aug 20, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
210998
Oct 26, 1998
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
A THUMPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
240298
Mar 13, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES TO SERVICE THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *YC
241797
Dec 31, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A REVISED COWL PLENUM SCREEN HAS BEEN RELEASED WHICH CONTAINS A FINE MESH SCREEN TO MINIMIZE DEBRIS FROM ENTERING THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *YC
98733
Dec 1, 1997
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC
235397
Oct 3, 1997
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
CONCERNS WITH DOOR CHECK ROLLER REPAIR. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
210297A
Jul 11, 1997
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER NOISE. *NLM
090697
Jun 27, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2100 RPM DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TW
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
210797
Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
210297
Mar 7, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A THUMPING OR BUMPING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. *YC
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
180895REVA
Dec 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB # 18-08-95, DATED FEB. 17, 1995. INTERMITTENT POOR PERFORMANCE, NO START, START AND DIE OUT OR VEHICLE WILL IDLE BUT NOT ACCELERATE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPLOSED TO TEMPS BELOW FREEZING. WATER MAY BE ACCUMULAT
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH240695A
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH030295A
May 1, 1995
022100 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
UNKNOWN
CH240895
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH231495
Apr 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ROOF RACK RATTLE OR STANCHION RELEASE BUTTON STICKING OR FALLING OUT. *TW
CH210395
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COLD TEMPERATURE COOLER BYPASS KIT. *TW
CH231595
Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR OPEN AND CLOSING EFFORTS. *TW
030295
Mar 1, 1995
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SNAPPING OR POPPING NOISE IN REAR SUSPENSION. *TW
050195
Mar 1, 1995
010000 STEERING
DRIFT LEFT UNDER HARD BRAKING. *TW
230695
Feb 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DOOR SAG. *TW
180895
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INTERMITTENT POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURE. *TW
RCL/349T
Nov 1, 1994
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MANUFACTURER EMISSION RECALL 349T - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABELS ON THE LISTED VEHICLES IDENTIFY THE INCORRECT SPARK PLUG FOR THIS APPLICATION. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS REQUIRE
RCL/350T
Nov 1, 1994
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MANUFACTURER RECALL 350T - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABELS INSTALLED ON THE LISTED VEHICLES IDENTIFY THE INCORRECT SPARK PLUG FOR THIS APPLICATION. U.S. ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS REQUIRE
021894
Nov 1, 1994
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FRONT COIL SPRING SQUEAK. *TW
090994R
Nov 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS OF THE REAR MAIN BEARING AREA. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
212194
Nov 1, 1994
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NEW FRONT OUTPUT SEAL AND OIL SLINGER FOR TRANSFER CASE. *TW
240493
Feb 1, 1993
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL - TEMPERATURE AND BLOWER SPEED VARIATIONS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ25005
Opened: Dec 11, 2025
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during vehicle production. An improperly install... Read more
PE15021
Opened: Jun 1, 2015 — Closed: Sep 28, 2016
False Positive Automated Braking
On June 1, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE15-021 to investigate 9 complaints alleging incidents of unintended braking in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles, including 2 alleging incidents of full ABS braking.ODI expanded the scope to in... Read more
RQ14001
Opened: May 29, 2014 — Closed: Nov 13, 2015
Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of inadvertent air bag deployments (IABD) occurring after the recall remedy for NHTSA recall 12V-527 had been installed on recalled model year (MY ) 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty and MY 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cher... Read more
PE12020
Opened: Jul 19, 2012 — Closed: Dec 7, 2012
Power steering hose failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Chrysler as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. ODI's analysis identified a total of 24 unique reports indicating power steering hose blow-offs resulting from a dislodged power steering cooler turbulator fi... Read more
PE10031
Opened: Aug 23, 2010 — Closed: Jun 14, 2012
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
NHTSA has conducted extensive analysis of the data regarding fuel tank integrity for the model year (MY) 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC). As a result of that work, the agency has decided to upgrade its safety defect investigation to an Engineering Analysis and to expand the scope of vehicles inc... Read more
DP09005
Opened: Nov 6, 2009 — Closed: Aug 23, 2010
Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires
In a letter dated October 2, 2009, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned NHTSA to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees.CAS alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes. CAS alleged t... Read more
EA05020
Opened: Nov 14, 2005 — Closed: Sep 12, 2006
FAN BLADE FAILURE (ENGINE COOLING FAN)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (06V199) OF CERTAIN JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE ENGINE'S ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN. THE 182,875 VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ARE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 EQUIPPED WITH 4.0 LITER (SIX... Read more
PE05039
Opened: Jul 13, 2005 — Closed: Nov 14, 2005
ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JULY 13, 2005, BASED ON FOUR ODI CONSUMER REPORTS.ODI CONTACTED ALL OF THOSE COMPLAINANTS AND EACH OF THEM REPORTED THAT PIECES OF THE BROKEN FAN BLADE HAD DAMAGED THE RADIATOR AND PENETRATED THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE FAN SHROUD.SINCE OPENING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI HAS ... Read more
EA02029
Opened: Oct 16, 2002 — Closed: Feb 10, 2004
HOOD LATCH FAILURE
ODI OPENED EA02-029 TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND EXISTED IN THE MY 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES.DURING EA02-029, THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC FAILURE MECHANISM IDENTIFIED THAT COULD DIFFERENTIATE THE MY 1997 VEHICLES FROM OTHER VEHICLES CONTAINING THIS SAME HOOD LATC... Read more
PE02045
Opened: May 17, 2002 — Closed: Oct 16, 2002
HOOD LATCH
There is no summary currently available
EA01017
Opened: Nov 1, 2001 — Closed: Dec 18, 2002
ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED
DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS RECALLED THE ZJ MODELS TO INCORPORATE A SECONDARY DETENT SPRING INTO THE SHIFTER.EVEN THOUGH THE WJ 6 CYL. VEHICLES USE THE SAME MANUAL DETENT LEVER THAT AS THE VEHICLES IN THE RECALL POPULATION, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE WJ REDESIGNED SHIFTER, WHICH IMPROVES FLOOR SHIFTER FUNCTIONAL... Read more
PE01021
Opened: Jun 28, 2001 — Closed: Nov 1, 2001
INADVERTENT ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE PARK
DP97004
Opened: Oct 1, 1997 — Closed: Jan 20, 1998
VISCOUS COUPLING FAILURE
ALLEGED THAT THE VISCOUS COUPLING IN THE TRANSFER CASE OF HIS 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLE FAILED WHICH AFFECTED STEERING, BRAKING AND STARTING OF THE VEHICLE.
EA94016
Opened: May 26, 1994 — Closed: May 26, 1995
QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAIL
There is no summary currently available
EA94003
Opened: Jan 31, 1994 — Closed: Jan 18, 1995
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE94002
Opened: Jan 13, 1994 — Closed: May 26, 1994
QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93091
Opened: Oct 13, 1993 — Closed: Jan 25, 1994
STEERING SHAFT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93077
Opened: Sep 14, 1993 — Closed: Jan 31, 1994
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE93017
Opened: Mar 16, 1993 — Closed: Apr 28, 1993
REAR LIFTGATE LATCH
There is no summary currently available
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE across all model years (1993–2026).
321
Total Recalls
39,806
Total Complaints
19
Investigations
2,786
Reported Crashes
848
Reported Fires
81
Reported Deaths
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 105 | View |
| 2024 | 14 | 402 | View |
| 2023 | 19 | 650 | View |
| 2022 | 11 | 454 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 659 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 338 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 526 | View |
| 2018 | 11 | 1,197 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 559 | View |
| 2016 | 9 | 437 | View |
| 2015 | 10 | 1,737 | View |
| 2014 | 19 | 3,379 | View |
| 2013 | 10 | 1,111 | View |
| 2012 | 11 | 2,320 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 2,425 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 171 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 195 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 990 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 1,478 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,754 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 2,733 | View |
| 2004 | 14 | 1,572 | View |
| 2003 | 10 | 889 | View |
| 2002 | 16 | 1,771 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 1,128 | View |
| 2000 | 12 | 1,855 | View |
| 1999 | 10 | 2,319 | View |
| 1998 | 10 | 1,349 | View |
| 1997 | 11 | 1,433 | View |
| 1996 | 12 | 1,250 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 983 | View |
| 1994 | 8 | 775 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 12 | 784 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 7 | View |