Component Record

Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993 Brakes Problems

184 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee - 33% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage184 complaints

184 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

92V181000Reported December 14, 1992 - 600 vehicles potentially affected

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

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train111 Electrical System58 Engine55 Vehicle Structure49 Fuel and Propulsion System49 Steering41

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.