1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 588 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 588 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to two separate independent mechanics however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the problem persisted. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10511259, filed 2013-05, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three times who was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10476968, filed 2012-09, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 25 MPH in a residential area, the rear of the vehicle shook abnormally. The contact experienced an abnormal burnt wiring smell from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and black smoke was seen from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle burst into flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10743668, filed 2015-07Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 71% |
| 2025 | 23 | 29% |
| 2024 | 109 | 43% |
| 2023 | 86 | 21% |
| 2022 | 51 | 19% |
| 2021 | 61 | 15% |
| 2020 | 50 | 21% |
| 2019 | 64 | 17% |
| 2018 | 125 | 15% |
| 2017 | 102 | 28% |
| 2016 | 76 | 24% |
| 2015 | 204 | 15% |
| 2014 | 409 | 17% |
| 2013 | 106 | 13% |
| 2012 | 285 | 17% |
| 2011 | 344 | 21% |
| 2010 | 21 | 18% |
| 2009 | 22 | 16% |
| 2008 | 107 | 15% |
| 2007 | 170 | 15% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
| 2005 | 134 | 7% |
| 2004 | 35 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
132 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
118 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
68 complaintsFuel system
55 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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