1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of the 1,638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,800 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving at a speed of 55 MPH or above, and having to brake, the Jeep immediately goes into a terrifying death wobble. We've trained ourselves to down shift, to slow the vehicle down (it's an automatic). But there are times when we do have to suddenly hit the brake because the down shifting doesn't slow us down enough, and the Jeep always goes into the death wobble. Luckily we have not flipped it yet. We've tried to fix the problem with new rotters, brake pads, wheel alignment, etc (the Jeep is not lifted, it is stock). Nothing has cured it. There is a fatal accident waiting to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10767509, filed 2015-09, 68,000 miles“I also have the death wobble. I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have not installed a lift kit or oversized tires. I have a 2-wheel drive so not taken off-road. My mechanic has replaced the steering are and says there is no equipment problem. I have had my tires rotated, balanced, and aligned. They say there is no tire or alignment issue. The death wobble still exists. It appears my only alternative is to get rid of my Jeep. That is a problem. I will fight, I'm not happy! What can I do? What are my rights at this point? Please help? …”
NHTSA complaint #10269541, filed 2009-05, 135,000 miles“My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (gc) limited 8 cylinder quadradrive has given me nothing but problems since I bought it in october of 2002. I had the transfer seal replaced due to it leaking, the differential makes noise, the all wheel drive does not work (all wheel drive only works in low), and the tires lock up and make a noise when I am turning. It seems that their are other 1999 Jeep gc owners out there with the same problem. How about a recall to fix this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10049385, filed 2003-12, 46,000 miles“Excessive engine knocking with power loss and abnormal driving capabilites. Sounds like bad internals. Suspension causes death wobble at cruising speeds. Engine happens anytime engine is running producing large quantities of smoke from tailpipe.”
NHTSA complaint #10781870, filed 2015-10, 190,000 miles“I own a 1999 Grand Cherokee limited Jeep. The front rotor disk has warped due to the heat created when applying the brakes. As a result the steering wheel vibrates violently on the application of the brakes. The rotor & calipers have been changed! When will chrysler help to resolve an issue, which is obviously a manufacturing fault?”
NHTSA complaint #10197745, filed 2007-07, 61,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 70 | 17% |
| 2022 | 23 | 9% |
| 2021 | 30 | 7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 18 | 1% |
| 2014 | 51 | 2% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 32 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 1% |
| 2004 | 22 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 1% |
| 2001 | 23 | 3% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 76 | 5% |
| 1998 | 32 | 3% |
| 1997 | 43 | 4% |
| 1996 | 50 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 28 | 5% |
| 1993 | 38 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
622 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
386 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
165 complaintsEngine cooling
121 complaintsSeats
91 complaintsFuel system
85 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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