1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Body and structureCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998, Liberty 2002–2007
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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…
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998, Grand Wagoneer 1993–1998
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
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…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › RotorCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Eagle Premier 1988–1991, Dodge Monaco 1990–1991 +4 more
Reported issue: 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…
Possible consequence: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Grand Wagoneer 1993
Reported issue: The molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower column shaft may have been sheared prior to installation of the steering column assembly into the vehicle. If this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft.
Possible consequence: If the upper and lower steering shafts separate, completeloss of steering control will occur, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgateCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Grand Wagoneer 1993
Reported issue: Grease applied to the liftgate latch rubber bumpers to ease component assembly caused the bumper to swell, interfering with the movement of the liftgate latch pawl. This prevents the liftgate latching when closed and difficult to open when latched.
Possible consequence: An unlatched liftgate can open while the vehicle is inmotion, and could result in an occupant falling out.
Remedy: Replace the liftgate assembly on affected vehicles.
- Suspension › FrontCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Grand Wagoneer 1993
Reported issue: The eccentric cam adjuster bolts in both front lower suspension arm-to-front axle bracket attachments may fail due to assembly misalignment.
Possible consequence: Cam bolt failures cause the vehicle to pull to oneside when the brakes are applied, resulting in a possible loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy: Replace the front suspension cam bolts, cam washers, and nuts with components of a different design.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993, Grand Wagoneer 1993
Reported issue: The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.
Possible consequence: Disengagement of the retainer clip will allow free playin the attachment and can allow the input rod to separate from the brake pedalcausing complete loss of brake application which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.
NHTSA investigations
- EA12005Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresClosed · Jun 12, 2012
- PE10031Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresClosed · Aug 23, 2010
- DP09005Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresClosed · Nov 6, 2009
- EA02029Hood latch failureClosed · Oct 16, 2002
- EA01017Roll-away in reverse when parkedClosed · Nov 1, 2001
- DP97004Viscous coupling failureClosed · Oct 1, 1997
- EA94016Qck-connect fuel line failClosed · May 26, 1994
- EA94003Fuel tank leakageClosed · Jan 31, 1994
- PE93091Steering shaft failureClosed · Oct 13, 1993
- PE93077Fuel tank leakageClosed · Sep 14, 1993
- PE93017Rear liftgate latchClosed · Mar 16, 1993
← All problems reported for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.