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Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

555Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
28Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
105Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes184 complaints

184 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 92V181000, 98V005000.

Power Train111 complaints

111 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V053000.

Electrical System58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure49 complaints

49 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V252000, 93V055000.

Fuel and Propulsion System49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V210000.

Suspension40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V051000.

Vehicle Speed Control37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V053000Reported February 15, 2002 - 1,620,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,620,000 vehicles across all affected models.

13V252000Reported June 19, 2013 - 1,560,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 1,560,000 vehicles across all affected models.

92V181000Reported December 14, 1992 - 600 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 600 vehicles across all affected models.

93V051000Reported April 2, 1993 - 25,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 25,000 vehicles across all affected models.

93V055000Reported April 8, 1993 - 80,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 80,000 vehicles across all affected models.

93V210000Reported December 13, 1993 - 115,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 115,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V005000Reported January 12, 1998 - 293,369 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 293,369 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP02005Opened April 25, 2002 - Closed September 10, 2002

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP97004Opened October 1, 1997 - Closed January 20, 1998

VISCOUS COUPLING FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA01017Opened November 1, 2001 - Closed December 18, 2002

ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED. Resulted in recall campaign 02V053000.

EA02029Opened October 16, 2002 - Closed February 10, 2004

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02029Opened October 16, 2002 - Closed February 10, 2004

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02029Opened October 16, 2002 - Closed February 10, 2004

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA94003Opened January 31, 1994 - Closed January 18, 1995

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94016Opened May 26, 1994 - Closed May 26, 1995

QCK-CONNECT FUEL LINE FAIL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA97001Opened January 13, 1997 - Closed January 9, 1998

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 98V005000.

EA99014Opened June 28, 1999 - Closed March 28, 2000

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V136000.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE93017Opened March 16, 1993 - Closed April 28, 1993

REAR LIFTGATE LATCH. Resulted in recall campaign 93V055000.

PE93077Opened September 14, 1993 - Closed January 31, 1994

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE93091Opened October 13, 1993 - Closed January 25, 1994

STEERING SHAFT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 93V210000.

PE95049Opened August 17, 1995 - Closed January 26, 1996

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96008Opened January 25, 1996 - Closed June 28, 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96053Opened September 5, 1996 - Closed January 13, 1997

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199560
199658
1997119
199867
199936
200041
200149
200244
200322
200415
20053
20062
20074
20081
20092
20101
20111
20131
201414
201511
20162
20171
20201
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.