1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 5%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The weld inside the door split completely, preventing the door from shutting. Consumer had a child in the rear seat, and when turning the corner, door opened and the child almost fell out of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10094951, filed 2004-10, 200,000 miles“The latch on my Jeep Grand Cherokee is stuck, there is currently a recall; NHTSA: 93v055000. I am being told by Jeep that my vehicle is not part of that recall. I would like to get Jeep to fit this problem”
NHTSA complaint #10125940, filed 2005-06“While driving home from local store, my wife had the driver side door unexpectedly fling open as she was making a right hand turn. She was able to stop and secure the door by holding it for the short one to two mile trip home. After making it home, I inspected the door and locking mechanism, and discovered that the metal of the door skin as well as the metal where the lock mechanism is held to the door was cracked in several places . This makes the door unable to align with the locking mechanism on the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #737226, filed 2000-12“#1- concerning rusted rotors. (recall 98v005000/front brake rotors). We purchased this vehicle used 9-16-97. Shortly thereafter we discovered that the vehicle had corosion/rusted rotors. We were informed by the service department, that the rusted rotors were not covered by the extended warranty we purchased. That was 4/98. September of 2000 I discovered the recall while doing some research. This time I contacted bobette thomas at jim marsh service about the rusted rotars. She took the information and called me back later that day. I was informed that the recall did not affect my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #731573, filed 2000-09“Consumer was traveling on a side street and the hood flew up and hit the windshield. Consumer had tod pull over immediately and couldn't see. No accident caused. Dealer is charging consumer to have it fixed. Consumer has turned it over to their insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #855242, filed 2000-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 25 | 2% |
| 2005 | 163 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 78 | 5% |
| 1999 | 19 | 1% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 26 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
156 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology