Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 309 of 418 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
159 complaint records2 fire reports11 crash reports
"BRAKE FAILURE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDER PISTON RUSTED, CAUSING THE CYLINDER TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKES. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Body & structure
106 complaint records1 fire report
"BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE FALLING OFF AT THE HINGE AREA OF VEHICLE. DEALERS ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Power train
50 complaint records4 crash reports
"RIGHT REAR AXLE SNAPPED AT WHERE IT WAS BOLTED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE LANDED UP IN A DITCH IN OTHER DIRECTION. TT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ98023 opened Nov 1998 | OPEN | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION - led to recall 98V005000 CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-005, ON JANUARY 5, 1998, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 225,000 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, 1990-91 CHEROKEE, WRANGLER AND COMANCHEE, AND 1989-91 EAGLE PREMIER AND DODGE MONACO.THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THESE VEHICLES MAY... |
| EA12005 opened Jun 2012 | closed Nov 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires - led to recall 13V252000 ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak... |
| DP02005 opened Apr 2002 | closed Sep 2002 | Power Train | SUDDEN ACCELERATION There is no summary currently available |
| EA01005 opened Jan 2001 | closed Jul 2002 | Structure | DOOR HINGE There is no summary currently available |
| SQ00009 opened May 2000 | closed Jan 2001 | Structure | DOOR HINGE There is no summary currently available |
Show 10 more closed investigations
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA99014 opened Jun 1999 | closed Mar 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION - led to recall 99V340000 There is no summary currently available |
| RQ97004 opened Mar 1997 | closed Sep 1998 | Steering | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - led to recall 93V210000 ON JANUARY 25, 1994 CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY IN MODEL YEAR 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE AND GRAND WAGONEER.THE RECALL POPULATION WAS 115,000 VEHICLES.THE DEFECT WAS THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER... |
| EA97001 opened Jan 1997 | closed Jan 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION - led to recall 98V005000 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. |
| PE96053 opened Sep 1996 | closed Jan 1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure. |
| DP95007 opened Nov 1995 | closed Dec 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION There is no summary currently available |
| PE95049 opened Aug 1995 | closed Jan 1996 | Suspension | REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE... |
| EA93025 opened Oct 1993 | closed Nov 1994 | Power Train | DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL There is no summary currently available |
| PE93057 opened Jun 1993 | closed Oct 1993 | Power Train | DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL There is no summary currently available |
| PE92083 opened Oct 1992 | closed Jan 1993 | Steering | STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILS There is no summary currently available |
| PE92080 opened Oct 1992 | closed Feb 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE PERFORMANCE There is no summary currently available |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V340000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... | Normally free |
| 97V069000 | Steering | DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED. | Normally free |
| 93V037000 | Equipment | THE TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INDICATES A MINIMUM TIRE SIZE LARGER THAN THE TIRE ACTUALLY FITTED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013220 2013-06-26 | Structure | 167,318 | Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. |
| 2002067 2002-04-08 | Other | 100,000 | As a Customer Satisfaction Campaign DaimlerChrysler has initiated the following action: With certain Grand Cherokees, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle... |
| 1998012 1998-01-23 | Brakes | 76,440 | NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY RETAILED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES. THE COMPOSITE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. |
| 1996050 1996-03-19 | Emissions | 10,383 | NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THE MAT SURROUNDING THE CATALYST BISCUITS MAY ERODE DUE TO EXCESSIVE THERMAL EXPANSION OF THE CATALYST CAN. |
| 1994193 1994-12-06 | Emissions | 279 | NOTE: APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH 5.2 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL SPECIFIES AN INCORRECT SPARK PLUG FOR THIS APPLICATION. |
Show 5 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994010 1994-01-17 | Steering | 8,097 | THE PLASTIC RETAINING PINS IN THE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WERE SHEARED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE COLUMN INTO THE VEHICLE. |
| 1993062 1993-04-29 | Structure | 5,492 | THE LIFTGATE MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO UNLATCH OR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN SHUT DUE TO AN INTERNAL RUBBER BUMPER INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LATCH PAWL. |
| 1993056 1993-04-28 | Other | 158 | THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 120 - TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. - INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL. - CORRECTION: CORRECTED LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS. |
| 1993041 1993-03-30 | Suspension | 2,073 | THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION CAM BOLTS WHICH MAY FAIL DUE TO ASSEMBLY MISALIGNMENT WHICH COUULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BEND AND POSSIBLY CRACK DURING INSTALLATION. |
| 1993003 1993-01-14 | Brakes | 32 | THE RETAINER CLIP THAT SECURES THE MASTER CYLINDER INPUT ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED, POSSIBLY PREVENTING FULL CLIP ENGAGEMENT. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2118796A Feb 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. | |
| 23-014-15 Apr 2015 | Equipment | Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. | |
| 9002849 Sep 2014 | Structure | Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. | |
| 2302602 Jun 2002 | Structure | SUBJECT REGARDING FLOOR PAN CORROSION. *SLC | |
| 2301702 May 2002 | Structure | SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR SAG/CREAKING SOUND. *SLC |
Show 18 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2303001 Oct 2001 | Structure | EXHIBITING A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DOOR HINGE AREA OR THE DOOR MAY SAG. *TT | |
| 0800600REV Dec 2000 | Electrical System | SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB | |
| 2300800B Nov 2000 | Seats | SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT | |
| 230800 Mar 2000 | Seats | SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT | |
| 080600 Feb 2000 | Electrical System | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT | |
| 233599REVA Oct 1999 | Structure | SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS | |
| 233599 Sep 1999 | Seats | INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT | |
| 110798 Dec 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK | |
| 110798 Jul 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC | |
| 081698 Apr 1998 | Equipment | INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK | |
| 98733 Dec 1997 | Power Train | SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC | |
| 241197 Jul 1997 | Equipment | CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM | |
| 070397 May 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC | |
| 230397 Feb 1997 | Structure | DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW | |
| 081695REVA Oct 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPERATION), THE VEHICLE MAY ACCELERATE AND... | |
| 050195 Mar 1995 | Steering | DRIFT LEFT UNDER HARD BRAKING. *TW | |
| 212194 Nov 1994 | Power Train | NEW FRONT OUTPUT SEAL AND OIL SLINGER FOR TRANSFER CASE. *TW | |
| 241794 Nov 1994 | Electrical System | PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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