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1993 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 555 owner complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-252 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year30% below the Grand Cherokee median · #25 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 35%Owner complaints555125 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage129kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

555 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic1467
Power train9920
Electrical system5413
Structure482
Engine and engine cooling466
Steering380
Suspension381
Vehicle speed control3721
Fuel system, gasoline3710
15 other systems14928

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

35%repaired · 2015 Q4

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles · 553,137 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 98V-005 · Jan 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 93V-210 · Dec 13, 1993 · 115,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATE, COMPLETELOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Body: hatchback/liftgate

Recall 93V-055 · Apr 8, 1993 · 80,000 vehicles

Risk. AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 93V-051 · Apr 2, 1993 · 25,000 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 92V-181 · Dec 14, 1992 · 600 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
17 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP02005 · closed Sep 10, 2002
    No recall
  2. Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresDP09005 · closed Aug 23, 2010
    No recall
  3. VISCOUS COUPLING FAILUREDP97004 · closed Jan 20, 1998
    No recall
  4. ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKEDEA01017 · closed Dec 18, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-053
  5. HOOD LATCH FAILUREEA02029 · closed Feb 10, 2004
    No recall
  6. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEA12005 · closed Nov 14, 2014
    Led to recall 13V-252
  7. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEEA94003 · closed Jan 18, 1995
    No recall
  8. QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAILEA94016 · closed May 26, 1995
    No recall
  9. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONEA97001 · closed Jan 9, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-005
  10. BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-136
  11. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresPE10031 · closed Jun 14, 2012
    No recall
  12. REAR LIFTGATE LATCHPE93017 · closed Apr 28, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-055
  13. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE93077 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  14. STEERING SHAFT FAILUREPE93091 · closed Jan 25, 1994
    Led to recall 93V-210
  15. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  16. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  17. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONPE96053 · closed Jan 13, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Grand Cherokee owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE APPLYING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON ITS OWN. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR…
Complaint 10116987 · Mar 28, 2005
COMPRESSOR WORKS BUT AC EVAPORATEUR FREEZES UP. BRAKES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS. PAINT PEELS ON PASSENGER DOOR AND ROOF.
Complaint 10069192 · Jan 15, 2004 · 129,000 miles
MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE A PAINT PEELING PROBLEM ON THE HOOD OF MY CAR. ORIGINALLY I JUST THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY CAR BUT THERE ARE 2 OTHER PEOPLE IN MY OFFICE BUILDING WITH THE SAME COLOR, YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR AND WE ALL HAVE THE PAINT PEELING PROBLEM IN THE SAME AREAS.
Complaint 10069189 · Jan 15, 2004

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