1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

19901992
Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

#21 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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