1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1991 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 service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
1fires
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 jeep grand cherokee. After the engine was started, hydraulic fluid leaked out. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact about the vehicle being involved in a customer satisfaction campaign that included a warranty for the life…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-07-21

“Dt: the contact stated that while driving the dashboard light for abs came on. While trying to mash the brakes and stop the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle would not stop, and the contact had to pull the emergency brake to come to a stop. After this, the vehicle had zero braking ability. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2005-10-19

“After replacement of catalytic converter ( new item 3omph) and exhaust system turned a bright orange suddenly fire seeped from the undercarriage: flames 3--4 inches from fuel tank. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 1997-11-18

“After replacement of catalytic converter ( new item 3omph) and exhaust system turned a bright orange suddenly fire seeped from the undercarriage: flames 3--4 inches from fuel tank. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR · reported 1997-11-18

“Normal operation consumer came upon an object applied the brakes and the vehicle rolled over twice, causing the differential to seperate from the vehicle. Please provide more details.”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · reported 1995-01-25

“Applied pressure on pedal brakes would not stop. No response from anti lock braking system. Tt”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1994-05-02

“Vehicle's body paint is flaking off.”

STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect investigations

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

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

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 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 PE96008 Opened 1996-01-25 · closed 1996-06-28

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

There is no summary currently available

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.

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 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.