Model year record

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 775 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1998 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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