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1993 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1993 Jeep Cherokee has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 339,947 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 571 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 99V340000 1999-12-13 334,047 affected
Defect

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. …

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 97V069000 1997-04-28 2,500 affected
Defect

DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.

Consequence

DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE FRAME RAIL. VEHICLES THAT SHOW CRACKS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT PLATES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE FREE OF CRACKS WILL HAVE A SLOT CUT IN THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE FILLET WELD WILL BE ADDED.

EQUIPMENT 93V037000 1993-03-09 3,400 affected
Defect

THE TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INDICATES A MINIMUM TIRE SIZE LARGER THAN THE TIRE ACTUALLY FITTED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence

INSTALLATION OF THE WRONG SIZE TIRES TO THE RIM COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

PROVIDE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS TO VEHICLE OWNERS FOR APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLES.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
68
1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
67
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
31
19crashes11injuries1deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
21
2crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
16
5crashes1fires4injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
14
1fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11
2crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
11
Total complaints571

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The driver's door hinges came off the body of the jeep while driving down the highway. The passenger side hinges are also loose. It looks to be faulty welding on the part of the manufactorer.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-09-11

“My vehicle is experiencing the death wobble because of the oem steering and suspension components. I was driving down ronald reagan parkway in davenport, fl pulling a trailer and hit a minor bump pot hole in the road when my jeep started to exhibit the 'death wobble,' I was able to control it, but…”

STEERING · reported 2018-08-12

“My vehicle is experiencing the death wobble because of the oem steering and suspension components. I was driving down ronald reagan parkway in davenport, fl pulling a trailer and hit a minor bump pot hole in the road when my jeep started to exhibit the 'death wobble,' I was able to control it, but…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-08-12

“I own a 1993 jeep cherokee and the front brake caliper on the driver side locked up on july 4, 2017, while driving around town, about 15 minutes after being started, without any hard braking. The next day the caliper was replaced. Today, 9/28/2017, while driving at highway speed about 20 minutes…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-09-28

“Found 8 wire strands protruding from sidewall of one tire on front of car while washing them”

WHEELS · reported 2015-12-15

“Hitting bumps at 55 mph sends vehicle into uncontrollable frenzy. Cannot control vehicle, must slam on brakes and practically come to a complete stop to regain control. I know thousands of jeeps suffer this "death wobble" please do something. *js”

STEERING · reported 2014-04-30

“Hitting bumps at 55 mph sends vehicle into uncontrollable frenzy. Cannot control vehicle, must slam on brakes and practically come to a complete stop to regain control. I know thousands of jeeps suffer this "death wobble" please do something. *js”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-04-30

“Wiper motor not working”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2013-09-19

Defect investigations

Investigation DP02005 Opened 2002-04-25 · closed 2002-09-10

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation DP95007 Opened 1995-11-17 · closed 1995-12-05

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA01005 Opened 2001-01-24 · closed 2002-07-15

DOOR HINGE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA93025 Opened 1993-10-29 · closed 1994-11-25

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA97001 Opened 1997-01-13 · closed 1998-01-09

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.

Investigation EA99014 Opened 1999-06-28 · closed 2000-03-28

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA99014 Opened 1999-06-28 · closed 2000-03-28

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE92080 Opened 1992-10-05 · closed 1993-02-12

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE92083 Opened 1992-10-14 · closed 1993-01-15

STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE93057 Opened 1993-06-14 · closed 1993-10-29

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE95049 Opened 1995-08-17 · closed 1996-01-26

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SUPPORTED BY ROLLER…

Investigation PE96053 Opened 1996-09-05 · closed 1997-01-13

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

Investigation RQ97004 Opened 1997-03-20 · closed 1998-09-18

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

ON JANUARY 25, 1994 CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY IN MODEL YEAR 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE AND GRAND WAGONEER.THE RECALL POPULATION WAS 115,000 VEHICLES.THE DEFECT WAS THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHICH…

Investigation RQ98023 Opened 1998-11-13 · open

BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION

CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-005, ON JANUARY 5, 1998, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 225,000 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, 1990-91 CHEROKEE, WRANGLER AND COMANCHEE, AND 1989-91 EAGLE PREMIER AND DODGE MONACO.THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD…

Investigation SQ00009 Opened 2000-05-26 · closed 2001-01-24

DOOR HINGE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Jeep Cherokee as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.