Model year record

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 784 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-19
Owners notified
2014-08-01

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V053000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,620,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-15
Owners notified
2002-09-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V005000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
293,369
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-12
Owners notified
1998-03-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V210000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
115,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-12-13
Owners notified
1994-01-25

Defect description

THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER COLUMN SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

A RESTRAINING SLEEVE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF STEERING SHAFT MOVEMENT AVAILABLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V055000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-08
Owners notified
1993-05-05

Defect description

GREASE APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE LATCH RUBBER BUMPERS TO EASE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE BUMPER TO SWELL, INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH PAWL. THIS PREVENTS THE LIFTGATE LATCHING WHEN CLOSED AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN LATCHED.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V051000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
25,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-02
Owners notified
1993-03-24

Defect description

THE ECCENTRIC CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM-TO-FRONT AXLE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY FAIL DUE TO ASSEMBLY MISALIGNMENT.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAM BOLTS, CAM WASHERS, AND NUTS WITH COMPONENTS OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V181000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
600
Reported to NHTSA
1992-12-14
Owners notified
1993-02-05

Defect description

THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH SECURES THE MASTER CYLINDER INPUT ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, AND COULD WORK LOOSE.

Safety 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 BRAKE APPLICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE REMOVED AND NEW RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7252,958 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip50
Power train: automatic transmission4492,000 mi
Vehicle speed control27200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine26
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner21
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch20
Electrical system: ignition18
Air bags: frontal17107,000 mi
Structure: body: door16
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch15200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads15
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments14
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1393,000 mi
Suspension: front1285,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Steering11140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring10198,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline10115,000 mi
Electrical system9130,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9100,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit9
Structure9100,000 mi
Suspension9121,000 mi
Unknown or other9107,525 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline862,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock8
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe775,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly7
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7138,000 mi
Suspension: rear7
Tires: tread/belt7
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.6
Exterior lighting: headlights6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6109,628 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper6
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)6141,768 mi
Tires6
Air bags5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Power train: axle assembly5
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint4115,482 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4
Structure: frame and members4139,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4
Vehicle speed control: linkages4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors3156,439 mi
Parking brake3113,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3125,077 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift3163,547 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling2129,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch214,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seats2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: linkages2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: bumpers2
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Suspension: multiple axle2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module193,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine1200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1109,628 mi
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1163,539 mi
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1
Power train: driveline1145,153 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: retractor1220,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: column1149,000 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1160,229 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1

The 1992 model has 196 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.