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1999 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,638 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the Grand Cherokee median · #3 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1,638192 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

1,638 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, hydraulic59512
Power train38677
Visibility1624
Engine and engine cooling1215
Seats912
Electrical system848
Air bags8322
Suspension763
Fuel system, gasoline624
20 other systems37640

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

4 recalls

1999 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.

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Risk. THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 98V-276 · Nov 4, 1998 · 13,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

30kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 116 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 32% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
53under 30k miles111under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Visibility

26 owners mentioned a cost

$1,200median

Middle half: $1,000 – $1,500

Service brakes, hydraulic

18 owners mentioned a cost

$500median

Middle half: $435 – $593

Seats

12 owners mentioned a cost

$775median

Middle half: $488 – $900

Power train

9 owners mentioned a cost

$1,700median

Middle half: $1,300 – $3,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

1999 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

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresDP09005 · closed Aug 23, 2010
    No recall
  2. ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKEDEA01017 · closed Dec 18, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-053
  3. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEA12005 · closed Nov 14, 2014
    Led to recall 13V-252
  4. INADVERTENT ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE PARKPE01021 · closed Nov 1, 2001
    No recall
  5. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresPE10031 · closed Jun 14, 2012
    No recall
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 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARK POSITION TO GET THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE HALT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED…
Complaint 10916864 · Oct 18, 2016 · 186,000 miles
99 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PURCHASED 4/2003. FRONT BRAKES SHUDDERS AT ROAD/HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 40-65MPH. ACQUIRED THIS/TSB FROM SD SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTOMOTIVE SHOP. THIS/TSB REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF AKEBONO FRONT CALIPERS FROM TEVES. AFTER REPLACEMENT THE PROBLEM DIDN'T CEASE. DID SOME ANALYZING MYSELF,…
Complaint 10360822 · Oct 17, 2010 · 125,000 miles
I OWN A 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. MULTIPLE TIMES THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FREEZES (SEIZES) ONTO THE ROTOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND PULL TO THE LEFT, WARPING THE ROTOR AND DAMAGING THE BRAKE PADS. I HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS BUT AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF…
Complaint 10355923 · Sep 16, 2010 · 80,000 miles

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