Complaints
775
Crashes
142
Fires
39
Injuries
124
Fatalities
3
Recalls
1
Worst 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#162 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:135,000 mi
Crash-related:40
Fires:1
#253 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:135,196 mi
Crash-related:1
#345 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 62 | 40 | 1 | 135,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 53 | 1 | — | 135,196 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 45 | 7 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 39 | 24 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 37 | 4 | — | 111,253 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 25 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 21 | — | 160,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | 1 | 144,138 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 20 | 1 | 5 | 176,200 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | — | 2 | 107,644 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 16 | 1 | — | 150,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 15 | — | — | 142,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 5 | 151,875 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 14 | — | — | 116,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 159,562 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 9 | 1 | 200,667 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | — | 1 | 181,494 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 12 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 9 | 2 | 2 | 122,935 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 9 | — | 3 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 15 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 171,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 2 | 156,233 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | 1 | 120,000 mi |
Unintended Acceleration
62
complaints
Crashes
40
Fires
1
Avg Miles
135,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
53
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,196
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
45
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
39
complaints
Crashes
24
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
37
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,253
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
144,138
Gasoline Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
176,200
Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
107,644
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
Electrical System:Ignition
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,000
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
151,875
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,500
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,562
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
200,667
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
181,494
Suspension:Front
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,000
Power Train:Axle Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
122,935
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
171,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
156,233
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
120,000
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Recalls for 1994 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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1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 775 NHTSA complaints, 142 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 62 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (62 complaints, avg 135,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (53 complaints, avg 135,196 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (45 complaints). 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 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 139,045 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 142 crash-related reports, 39 fire reports, 124 injuries, and 3 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 1994 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 1994 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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