1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Catalic converter recall electric recall coolant temp circuit recall occurred while I was driving on the road I will not test it on freeway with all the severe systoms happening with my jeep been smoking from engine something with my coolant and temp circuit input my headlights electric system…”
“Catalic converter recall electric recall coolant temp circuit recall occurred while I was driving on the road I will not test it on freeway with all the severe systoms happening with my jeep been smoking from engine something with my coolant and temp circuit input my headlights electric system…”
“Catalic converter recall electric recall coolant temp circuit recall occurred while I was driving on the road I will not test it on freeway with all the severe systoms happening with my jeep been smoking from engine something with my coolant and temp circuit input my headlights electric system…”
“While driving 60 mph, the power steering unit fell out of the vehicle, causing the steering wheel to lock up. *ml”
“Exhaust fire, catalytic converter system caught on fire while vehicle was parked. Not the owner, but insurance co reported the fire. *ak”
“Abs recall done, abs actuator makes loud sound when brakes are applied. Tt”
“When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. Dealer has resurfaced brakes twice, but problem has reoccurred. Please provide further information. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.