Recalls
7campaigns
2 structure · 2 brake · 1 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
581filed
Owner reports, 1989–1998 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
16mpg combined
$4,082/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
4 L 6-cyl· 5-speed manual
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
35.9% repairedof 1,560,000 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V252000
Listed for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/INADVERTENT VEHICLE MOVEMENT
Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · floor shift
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.
- Consequence
- INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 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.
Repair progress not yet reported1,620,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V053000
Listed for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
CHRYSLER/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · rotor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
- Consequence
- THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
Repair progress not yet reported293,369 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V005000
Listed for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER COLUMN SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT.
- Consequence
- IF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATE, COMPLETELOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- A RESTRAINING SLEEVE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF STEERING SHAFT MOVEMENT AVAILABLE.
Repair progress not yet reported115,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V210000
Listed for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK ASSEMBLY
Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- GREASE APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE LATCH RUBBER BUMPERS TO EASE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE BUMPER TO SWELL, INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH PAWL. THIS PREVENTS THE LIFTGATE LATCHING WHEN CLOSED AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN LATCHED.
- Consequence
- AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Repair progress not yet reported80,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V055000
Listed for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT
Suspension · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE ECCENTRIC CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM-TO-FRONT AXLE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY FAIL DUE TO ASSEMBLY MISALIGNMENT.
- Consequence
- CAM BOLT FAILURES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONESIDE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAM BOLTS, CAM WASHERS, AND NUTS WITH COMPONENTS OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
Repair progress not yet reported25,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V051000
Listed for 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH SECURES THE MASTER CYLINDER INPUT ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, AND COULD WORK LOOSE.
- Consequence
- DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RETAINER CLIP WILL ALLOW FREE PLAYIN THE ATTACHMENT AND CAN ALLOW THE INPUT ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDALCAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE APPLICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE REMOVED AND NEW RETAINER CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Repair progress not yet reported600 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V181000
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Owner complaints (581)
581 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
60involved a crash
39involved a fire
41injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 581 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 164 | 28.2% |
| Power train | 105 | 18.1% |
| Electrical system | 59 | 10.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 49 | 8.4% |
| Structure | 49 | 8.4% |
| Suspension | 40 | 6.9% |
| Steering | 39 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system | 38 | 6.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 6.5% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 26 | 4.5% |
How 1993 compares with other Grand Cherokee years
Best and worst Grand Cherokee years →19899
199019
199116
19929
1993581
1994604
1995739
1996940
19971,029
19981,061
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 19 | 0 |
| 1991 | 16 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 581 | 7 |
| 1994 | 604 | 3 |
| 1995 | 739 | 4 |
| 1996 | 940 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1,029 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1,061 | 4 |
This year (1993)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 16 mpg combined
16
mpg combined
15
city
20
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 555 g/mi
- EPA class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
What it costs you to run
$4,082per year
$340per month
938gallons a year
Miles ÷ 16 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 5.2 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | $4,800 | 635 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 13V252000 (structure), 02V053000 (power train), 98V005000 (brake), 93V210000 (steering), 93V055000 (structure), 93V051000 (suspension), 92V181000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 581 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (164), Power train (105), Electrical system (59) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 15 city, 20 highway and 16 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1993 Grand Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 1989–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 1989 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 1998 the most (1,061). The 1993 drew 581. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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