1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall # 96v260000, concerning the ABS was received in 2004; however, the contact could not find a dealership willing to perform the repairs. the manufacturer was also contacted to encourage dealers to perform the remedy. the contact had phases of the actual…
Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall # 96v260000, concerning the ABS was received in 2004; however, the contact could not find a dealership willing to perform the repairs. the manufacturer was also contacted to encourage dealers to perform the remedy. the contact had phases of the actual recall work performed by an independent repair shop for the past 2 years. the mechanic now informed the contact that the parts needed to complete the repair are now on national back order because of the age of the vehicle in question.
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving vehicle will stall. consumer tried to restart vehicle and it would not start. consumer saw smoke, tried to get out of vehicle, but doors were fused shut. someone from outside had doors opened. Upon consumer's exit. also, windows busted out from heat and caught on fire. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes failed prior to recall notice resulting in vehicle collision, brakes failed after recall repair also resulting in collision. Mjs (96v-260)
- Steering › Linkages
While driving at 65 mph, tie rods fell off on both sides of the vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes failed pior to recall repair resulting in vehicle accident, recall repair complete however vehicle experienced failure and accident after completion. Mjs
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
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 bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle hub assembly or the entire axle shaft and wheel assembly, depending on the location of the axle shaft failure.as identified by chrysler, the subject rear axles are dana 35C and 35CM models, which have been used on the subject vehicles since the 1990 model year.a safety defect trend with respect to the subject axle shafts has not been identified.see hard copy resume for full text of summary.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
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