Model year record

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 983 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V172000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
135,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-12
Owners notified
1995-12-11

Defect description

THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN SEPARATE FROM THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL INADVERTENTLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch136—
Vehicle speed control77109,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5980,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor45—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner28104,888 mi
Fuel/propulsion system28190,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2480,000 mi
Air bags: frontal23—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline23—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline17154,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1787,864 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift16100,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit15110,000 mi
Structure1580,482 mi
Structure: body1419 mi
Unknown or other1480,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1379,743 mi
Tires1222,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe11130,000 mi
Suspension: front11—
Power train10140,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments10130,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring9138,000 mi
Parking brake9—
Visibility: power window devices and controls9—
Electrical system: ignition851,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system8—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical8117,923 mi
Steering8122,100 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)8—
Air bags7109,000 mi
Electrical system7161,526 mi
Parking brake: conventional7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7130,000 mi
Structure: body: door7149,000 mi
Suspension7122,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system6—
Interior lighting680,482 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift6111,246 mi
Power train: axle assembly6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5—
Engine and engine cooling5144,366 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor5113,000 mi
Wheels5209,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery460,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft490,000 mi
Power train: driveline4—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4—
Power train: manual transmission4—
Tires: sidewall4—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Engine3215,000 mi
Equipment3161,526 mi
Equipment: electrical3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3137,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint3—
Seat belts385,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device3142,437 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual2—
Exterior lighting220,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Seats2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut286,900 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel190,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1199,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump179,743 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1110,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes1180,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1104,552 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1110,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Trailer hitches1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1104,888 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 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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All Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls by year

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