Complaints
2,319
Crashes
157
Fires
21
Injuries
92
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1349 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:33,007 mi
Crash-related:4
#2142 complaints
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Crash-related:58
#3136 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,697 mi
Crash-related:15
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 349 | 4 | — | 33,007 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 142 | 58 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 136 | 15 | — | 59,697 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 96 | 5 | — | 28,500 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 78 | — | — | 116,438 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 61 | — | 1 | 43,500 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 60 | 1 | — | 52,531 mi | |
| Airbags | 53 | 7 | — | 125,407 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 49 | — | 4 | 128,069 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 7 | — | 170,140 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 37 | — | 1 | 44,622 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 37 | — | 1 | 85,883 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 35 | 2 | — | 77,003 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 35 | — | — | 92,228 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 28 | — | — | 50,455 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 27 | 1 | 1 | 112,026 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 26 | — | — | 39,314 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 25 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 25 | — | — | 112,339 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 24 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 24 | — | — | 50,385 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | — | 155,104 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 14 | 1 | 93,571 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 21 | 1 | — | 110,600 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 19 | 1 | — | 149,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | 1 | — | 162,928 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 17 | 2 | — | 30,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | 123,810 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
349
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,007
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
142
complaints
Crashes
58
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
136
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,697
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
127
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
96
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,500
Seat-Related Issues
78
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,438
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
61
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,500
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
60
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,531
Airbags
53
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,407
Electrical Faults
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
128,069
Unintended Acceleration
41
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,140
Hydraulic Brakes
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,622
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,883
Suspension Failures
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,003
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,228
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,455
Engine & Cooling
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,026
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,314
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,339
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,385
Engine Problems
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,104
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,571
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,600
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,000
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
162,928
Fuel Pump
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,500
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,810
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 2,319 NHTSA complaints, 157 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 349 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (349 complaints, avg 33,007 mi); Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch (142 complaints); Automatic Transmission (136 complaints, avg 59,697 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 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,377 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 157 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 92 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 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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