1994 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 588 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-252 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

CarFlaw IndexSolid year11% below the Grand Cherokee median · #19 of 32 years by complaints

Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 35%Owner complaints588219 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage115kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

588 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

123Service brakes, hydraulic13 crash/fire/injury

118Power train42 crash/fire/injury

75Engine and engine cooling11 crash/fire/injury

68Vehicle speed control41 crash/fire/injury

38Steering

38Electrical system

37Fuel system, gasoline

37Air bags

30Structure

13418 other systems14 crash/fire/injury

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic	123	13
Power train	118	42
Engine and engine cooling	75	11
Vehicle speed control	68	41
Steering	38	3
Electrical system	38	11
Fuel system, gasoline	37	8
Air bags	37	34
Structure	30	2
18 other systems	134	14

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

3 recalls

1994 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.

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

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 02V-053 · Feb 15, 2002 · 1,620,000 vehicles

Risk. INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 99V-340 · Dec 13, 1999 · 334,047 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 →

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

1994 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

5555887198939911,0281,6381,4478831,4767621,2952,0521,2801,1097341381181,6411,6458052,3931,37231336485737124141427041025881 37

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Avoid
Caution
Solid
Best
Not rated

NHTSA crash tests

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

1994 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

12 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

Apr 25, 2002
SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP02005 · closed Sep 10, 2002
No recall
Nov 6, 2009
Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresDP09005 · closed Aug 23, 2010
No recall
Nov 1, 2001
ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKEDEA01017 · closed Dec 18, 2002
Led to recall 02V-053
Oct 16, 2002
HOOD LATCH FAILUREEA02029 · closed Feb 10, 2004
No recall
Jun 12, 2012
Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEA12005 · closed Nov 14, 2014
Led to recall 13V-252
May 26, 1994
QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAILEA94016 · closed May 26, 1995
No recall
Jun 28, 1999
BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
Led to recall 00V-136
Aug 23, 2010
Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresPE10031 · closed Jun 14, 2012
No recall
Jan 13, 1994
QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAILUREPE94002 · closed May 26, 1994
No recall
Aug 17, 1995
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
No recall
Jan 25, 1996
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
No recall
Mar 20, 1997
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLYRQ97004 · closed Sep 18, 1998
Led to recall 93V-210

In owners' words

What Grand Cherokee owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE ROTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT…
Complaint 10824539 · Feb 5, 2016 · 228,088 miles

1994 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AND DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR BRAKES, TURN SIGNALS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK, ALSO, THE HEATER WENT OFF EVERY 15-20 MINUTES, THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD, DUE TO A…
Complaint 10564081 · Feb 10, 2014

WE HAD TWO (2) GOODYEAR VIVA II TIRES PUT ON THE REAR OF OUR JEEP, SIZE P215/75R15, AT WALMART SERVICE CENTER AT 3400 NORTH 85TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68507 ON 07-27-2013 AND THEN TWO (2) MORE GOODYEAR VIVA II TIRES PUT ON THE FRONT ON 8/7/2013. AFTER HAVING THE FIRST 2 TIRES PUT ON THE REAR, WE NOTICED…
Complaint 10535601 · Aug 12, 2013

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