Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,319 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V104000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,115,322
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-08
Owners notified
2002-05-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 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 01V119000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
161,682
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-11
Owners notified
2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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 00V034000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
204,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-04
Owners notified
2000-03-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V276000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
13,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-11-04
Owners notified
1998-12-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE REWIND MECHANISM, DISABLING THE RETRACTOR FUNCTION, AND PREVENTING THE BELT FROM FITTING SNUGLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RETRACTORS.

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: rotor34925,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch142—
Power train: automatic transmission13657,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc127—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9615,000 mi
Seats78115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6137,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit6042,000 mi
Air bags53120,098 mi
Electrical system49135,000 mi
Vehicle speed control41175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3742,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor3783,869 mi
Suspension3561,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system35102,100 mi
Unknown or other34140,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2835,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling27104,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2644,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components25—
Visibility25103,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2425,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2429,037 mi
Engine22158,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2172,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner21100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift19149,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system18160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1725,000 mi
Steering17135,000 mi
Suspension: front1746,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine15120,000 mi
Power train15149,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1448,038 mi
Fuel system, gasoline14100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1469,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1490,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1330,000 mi
Tires1398,843 mi
Exterior lighting12132,000 mi
Suspension: rear12—
Exterior lighting: headlights1140,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1160,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1115,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)11—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1170,000 mi
Equipment10102,100 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module995,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust959,970 mi
Visibility: windshield9—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch875,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft8103,743 mi
Seat belts881,000 mi
Service brakes8155,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control868,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer8—
Latches/locks/linkages745,000 mi
Power train: driveline74,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission7—
Structure: body7100,000 mi
Structure: body: door77,112 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages751,468 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system64,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)678,300 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum6—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly674,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion6—
Structure690,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing635,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element699,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Electrical system: wiring525,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood580,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control5—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices570,000 mi
Parking brake54,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other560,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler561,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings560,800 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5—
Steering: linkages5—
Tires: sidewall545,722 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal559,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly5—
Wheels5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash489,900 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly49,046 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor468,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4—
Exterior lighting: turn signal4130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Fuel system, other4104,000 mi
Interior lighting4180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Suspension: front: shock absorber436,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear4—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices4—
Electrical system: horn3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan394,500 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights375,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch366,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)336,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal342,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly3—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint325,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments357,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields3104,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar3—
Tires: tread/belt345,722 mi
Visibility/wiper3156,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer371,000 mi
Child seat2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe252,806 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights257,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap277,772 mi
Parking brake: conventional2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner292,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock258,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper257,995 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2—
Structure: frame and members275,500 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat: latch connector/clip1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Equipment: electrical1101,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer17,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1138,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump169,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch154,129 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter156,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1125,000 mi
Seat belts: front150,000 mi
Service brakes, air141,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, electric144,297 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder160,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column1111,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device16,433 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection180,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments181,808 mi
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint152,800 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber136,000 mi
Tires: bead127,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 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.