1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 300,000miles, 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 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and body and structure (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 300,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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 50%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After the engine was started, hydraulic fluid leaked out. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact about the vehicle being involved in a customer satisfaction campaign that included a warranty for the life of the vehicle, which covered the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle per the campaign due to parts not being available. The contact would have to pay out of pocket for the repair. The customer service campaign number was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010347, filed 2017-07, 300,000 milesEngine cooling: “After replacement of catalytic converter ( new item 3omph) and exhaust system turned a bright orange suddenly fire seeped from the undercarriage: flames 3--4 inches from fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #819266, filed 1997-11Transmission and drivetrain: “Normal operation consumer came upon an object applied the brakes and the vehicle rolled over twice, causing the differential to seperate from the vehicle. Please provide more details.”
NHTSA complaint #808413, filed 1997-01Mileage 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 300,000 and 300,000 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 1991 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 1991 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 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1991 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 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 300,000 miles and the middle half falls between 300,000 and 300,000 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.