1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 28%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 28% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the brake was applied, there was a loud noise and consumer lost control of the vehicle, it was discovered the rotor had broke from the hub. Consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the front brake rotors and had then replaced for a second time.”
NHTSA complaint #8023257, filed 2002-11, 52,958 miles“When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated excessively, the dealer replaced the rotors twice. . There was a recall on the vehicle regarding the rotors”
NHTSA complaint #10018249, filed 2003-07, 132,219 miles“My main concern is that I have a paint peeling problem on the hood of my car. Originally I just thought that it was my car but there are 2 other people in my office building with the same color, year make and model as my car and we all have the paint peeling problem in the same areas.”
NHTSA complaint #10069189, filed 2004-01“The parts didn't fail. I notices dents in the slide groves for the front brake pads. Was concerned the pads could stick in a heavy breaking situation. It is apparent that the dents could stop the movement of the pads when breaking. This was noticed when the first brake change was done, and Jeep said it wasn't a problem. This could be because of the cost of changing the knucke joint. If you need any more information feel free to contact me. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #719210, filed 2000-02“Corrosion of front rotors has caused deep pits. These pits have caused increased stopping distance. There is a current chrysler recall #747 that deals with the pitting, but our vehicle does not meet the exact guidelines. The guidelines are for a recall on all vehicles sold or currently registered in certain states that apply heavy road salt. Our vehicle was bought in ia and is now registered in mn. These states are not on the heavy road salt use list. …”
NHTSA complaint #709804, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 98V005000Jan 12, 1998Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Eagle Premier 1988–1991, Dodge Monaco 1990–1991 +4 more
- 92V181000Dec 14, 1992The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Grand Wagoneer 1993
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
99 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
26 complaintsEquipment
25 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.
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