1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and steering (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 170,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 60%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact stated a NHTSA recall # 96v260000, concerning the ABS was received in 2004; however, the contact could not find a dealership willing to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was also contacted to encourage dealers to perform the remedy. The contact had phases of the actual recall work performed by an independent repair shop for the past 2 years. The mechanic now informed the contact that the parts needed to complete the repair are now on national back order because of the age of the vehicle in question.”
NHTSA complaint #10152212, filed 2006-03, 170,000 milesElectrical system: “While driving vehicle will stall. Consumer tried to restart vehicle and it would not start. Consumer saw smoke, tried to get out of vehicle, but doors were fused shut. Someone from outside had doors opened. Upon consumer's exit. Also, windows busted out from heat and caught on fire. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001240, filed 2001-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 170,000 and 170,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Other model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 788 | 6 | 5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 80 | 5,781 | 4 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 254 | 12,450 | 16 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 408 | 20,000 | 21 | 5 | 22 | 73 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 268 | 28,444 | 13 | 4–5 | 22 | 23 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 410 | 18,000 | 12 | 4–5 | 21 | 74 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 241 | 13,100 | 3 | 4–5 | 21 | 23 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 370 | 36,000 | 7 | 4–5 | 21 | 26 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 855 | 24,500 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 65 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 364 | 31,728 | 5 | 4–5 | 21 | 31 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2016 | 312 | 32,139 | 8 | 4–5 | 21 | 34 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,369 | 40,000 | 9 | 4–5 | 20 | 90 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 2,384 | 50,000 | 18 | 4–5 | 20 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 805 | 67,000 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 62 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 65,000 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 87 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 63,500 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 118 | 67,500 | 5 | — | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 138 | 58,342 | 2 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2008 | 734 | 74,000 | 4 | — | 15 | 18 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 1,109 | 69,000 | 5 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,280 | 80,000 | 4 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 2,052 | 78,000 | 3 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,295 | 61,845 | 8 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 762 | 70,802 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,476 | 75,000 | 10 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 883 | 70,000 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 1,447 | 88,225 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 1,638 | 82,000 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 1,028 | 105,000 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 991 | 118,000 | 5 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 893 | 133,722 | 6 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 719 | 117,923 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 588 | 146,000 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 555 | 129,500 | 7 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 6 | 300,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 170,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | 190,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 170,000 miles and the middle half falls between 170,000 and 170,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.