Model year record

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 775 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 99V340000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
334,047
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-13
Owners notified
1999-12-20

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control62135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor53115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip45
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch39
Power train: automatic transmission37111,760 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline25
Air bags: frontal21160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine20145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline20162,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system17105,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner16150,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition15142,000 mi
Electrical system14120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1443,000 mi
Steering14164,000 mi
Air bags13200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components13
Structure12165,974 mi
Suspension: front12147,000 mi
Unknown or other10108,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly9150,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit9
Power train: manual transmission8
Structure: body815 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7
Suspension7179,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages7
Engine and engine cooling6142,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)65,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments6110,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system543,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Power train4160,400 mi
Seats4
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4110,000 mi
Air bags: side/window3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Engine3115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Power train: clutch assembly3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)356,075 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3
Steering: gear box: shaft sector387,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut3
Suspension: rear3120,000 mi
Tires3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Wheels3
Child seat2
Electrical system: horn2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting298,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Parking brake2131,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2172,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly2
Service brakes2158,990 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2326,247 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Trailer hitches2140,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module190,216 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1183,839 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1119,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1144,260 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline1120,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts1215,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1150,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1146,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1146,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: bead1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility1
Visibility/wiper1215,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: rim1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many 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.