1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee: problems, recalls and reliability
8 recalls and 588 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (18% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2013
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 588 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle will stall out when the tilt wheel is utilized, this can happen at any time while the engine is engaged. It appears that wires are being stretched within the steering system. P41/NHTSA 14v-438 dealt with this issue in the "05 model.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2019
“Jeep towing packages and fuel tanks recalled due to the vehicle catching fire during car crashes.I did not get a notice for repair options.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken arm and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2017
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at a low speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound emitting from the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the dashboard was on fire and the fire spread to the seats and windshield. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained chest pain and inhaled smoke, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side rotor was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 99v340000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 228,088.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2016
“Emergency brake handle release button & spring fell off. Jeep was stationary had a hard time try to release it. They show a recall only for 1995 id# 95v172000. Need to get it fixed. Asap”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2016
“10822114 calledchryslertheyarenohelptherecallonlyfor1995.1993-1998shouldhaverecall#95v172000includedastheyhavethesamepartnumber.itisasafetyissue.pleaseadvise.thankyou”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2016
“1994 jeep cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to rear fuel leak/ gas tank fire safety repair issues. *smd the consumer stated when he arrived at the dealer to have the recall performed, he informed the dealer, a couple of bolts were needed to strengthen the rear driver's side gas tank area, because there was a sag in the body. The dealer installed a new trailer hitch. However, the ignored the additional safety correction the consumer pointed out. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2015
“1994 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to oem trailer hitch was installed two weeks before the vehicle caught fire from a gas leak after being towed. *smd prior to the fire, the consumers son had the vehicle towed to a repair shop, because there was a strong gas odor and evidence of a leak around the fuel pressure regulator, that was installed a year prior. *jb *cn”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle caught fire where the fuel tank was located. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 117 of these complaints and injuries in 93 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 8 campaigns
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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.
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).
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.
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.
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 588 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 146,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee have open recalls?
8 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.