Complaints
784
Crashes
68
Fires
37
Injuries
40
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1
Worst 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#172 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:92,588 mi
Crash-related:1
#250 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
#344 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:118,576 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 72 | 1 | — | 92,588 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 50 | 3 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 44 | 1 | 1 | 118,576 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 27 | 13 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 20 | 10 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 15 | — | 107,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 15 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 13 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 12 | 1 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 158,880 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 10 | — | 4 | 198,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | 1 | 2 | 118,333 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 3 | 136,617 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | 2 | 3 | 103,664 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | 1 | — | 107,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | 3 | 62,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 7 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 7 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
72
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,588
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
50
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,576
Unintended Acceleration
27
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
20
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
Structure:Body:Door
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
Suspension:Front
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,880
Electrical System:Wiring
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
198,000
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
118,333
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
136,617
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
103,664
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,500
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
62,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,560,000 vehicles.
13V252000Structure · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~1,560,000 affectedChrysler 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.
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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 784 NHTSA complaints, 68 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 72 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (72 complaints, avg 92,588 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (50 complaints); Automatic Transmission (44 complaints, avg 118,576 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 114,050 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 68 crash-related reports, 37 fire reports, 40 injuries, and 1 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 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,560,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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