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1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee

1J4GZB8Y6SC500041

Vehicle record for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (VIN 1J4GZB8Y6SC500041). Purple, wagon / suv, gasoline. Registered in Odesa. 8 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.

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At a glance

LocationOdesa, UKRAINE
ColorPurple
Recall campaigns8

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Year
1994
Body style
Wagon / SUV
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
5.2 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
United States

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee data →

📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionodesa
Last operation date2026-06-26
Last operation315 - ПЕРЕРЕЄСТРАЦІЯ ТЗ НА НОВ. ВЛАСН. ПО ДОГОВОРУ УКЛАДЕНОМУ В ТСЦ
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc5200
Own weight kg2300
Total weight kg2860

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Combined14–16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
FuelRegular
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Crash-test safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Frontal crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. 4x4. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
176.8 in
Width
69.3 in
Height
65.0 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
3,554 lb
Front track
57.9 in
Rear track
57.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 12

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires Closed

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 injuries) involving the SVs. Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013…

NHTSA #EA12005 · Fuel System, Gasoline · opened Jun 2012 · closed Nov 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires Closed

NHTSA has conducted extensive analysis of the data regarding fuel tank integrity for the model year (MY) 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC). As a result of that work, the agency has decided to upgrade its safety defect investigation to an Engineering Analysis and to expand the scope of vehicles included in the investigation. NHTSA's assessment of the data collected during this investigation indicates that rear-impac…

NHTSA #PE10031 · Fuel System, Gasoline · opened Aug 2010 · closed Jun 2012

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires Closed

In a letter dated October 2, 2009, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned NHTSA to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees. CAS alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes. CAS alleged that the plastic fuel tank's placement behind the rear axle and below the rear bumper, and the lack of adequate shieldin…

NHTSA #DP09005 · Fuel System, Gasoline · opened Nov 2009 · closed Aug 2010

HOOD LATCH FAILURE Closed

ODI OPENED EA02-029 TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND EXISTED IN THE MY 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES. DURING EA02-029, THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC FAILURE MECHANISM IDENTIFIED THAT COULD DIFFERENTIATE THE MY 1997 VEHICLES FROM OTHER VEHICLES CONTAINING THIS SAME HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY OR COULD ACCOUNT FOR THEIR HIGHER COMPLAINT RATE. AS A RESULT, ODI EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION…

NHTSA #EA02029 · Structure, Latches/locks/linkages · opened Oct 2002 · closed Feb 2004

SUDDEN ACCELERATION Closed

NHTSA #DP02005 · Power Train · opened Apr 2002 · closed Sep 2002

ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED Closed

DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS RECALLED THE ZJ MODELS TO INCORPORATE A SECONDARY DETENT SPRING INTO THE SHIFTER. EVEN THOUGH THE WJ 6 CYL. VEHICLES USE THE SAME MANUAL DETENT LEVER THAT AS THE VEHICLES IN THE RECALL POPULATION, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE WJ REDESIGNED SHIFTER, WHICH IMPROVES FLOOR SHIFTER FUNCTIONALITY AND ERGONOMICS, HELPS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE DRIVER TO INDICATE WHETHER ¿PARK¿ HAS OR HAS NOT BEEN ACHIEVED. AL…

NHTSA #EA01017 · Power Train · opened Nov 2001 · closed Dec 2002

DOOR HINGE Closed

NHTSA #EA01005 · Structure · opened Jan 2001 · closed Jul 2002

DOOR HINGE Closed

NHTSA #SQ00009 · Structure · opened May 2000 · closed Jan 2001

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION Closed

NHTSA #EA99014 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jun 1999 · closed Mar 2000

BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION Closed

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 IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES. OWNERS IN CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSET, MARYLAND, MIC…

NHTSA #RQ98023 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Nov 1998 · closed Jun 1999

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Closed

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 MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED/DAMAGED PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHILE. IF…

NHTSA #RQ97004 · Steering · opened Mar 1997 · closed Sep 1998

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION Closed

NHTSA #PE96008 · Seat Belts · opened Jan 1996 · closed Jun 1996

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 68

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 68.

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

Bulletin R2118796A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2016

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no l…

Bulletin 23-014-15 · Equipment · Apr 2015

Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.

Bulletin 1300214 · Trailer Hitches · Dec 2014

Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.

Bulletin 1300214 · Trailer Hitches · Dec 2014

Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.

Bulletin 13-002-14 · Trailer Hitches · Dec 2014

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253…

Bulletin 9002849 · Structure, Equipment · Sep 2014

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253…

Bulletin 9002849 · Equipment, Structure · Sep 2014

Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.

Bulletin N45062013 · Structure, Trailer Hitches, Forward Collision Avoidance · Jun 2013

New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?) mutually identified an opportunity to incrementally improve the performance of 1993…

Bulletin N45062013 · Trailer Hitches, Structure · Jun 2013

Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.

Bulletin N45062013 · Structure, Forward Collision Avoidance, Trailer Hitches · Jun 2013

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GRAND CHEROKEE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to offer a structural improvement to mitigate the risks of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and…

Transport Canada #2013220 · Jun 2013

Other

As a Customer Satisfaction Campaign DaimlerChrysler has initiated the following action: With certain Grand Cherokees, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable. Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers wi…

Transport Canada #2002067 · Apr 2002

Brakes

NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY RETAILED IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES. THE COMPOSITE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: FRONT COMPOSITE ROTORS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES HAVING A REVISED CORROSION PROTECTION COATING.

Transport Canada #1998012 · Jan 1998

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-sized sport utility vehicles produced by American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the start.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

Safety recall campaigns 8

STRUCTURE

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support prop

NHTSA Campaign #13V252000 · manufacturer #N45, N46 · 19/06/2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 · 07/04/2009

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER

NHTSA Campaign #07E104000 · 11/12/2007

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE A

NHTSA Campaign #02V053000 · manufacturer #B02 · 15/02/2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

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. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIV…

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

NHTSA Campaign #99V340000 · 13/12/1999

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

NHTSA Campaign #97I002000 · 02/05/1997

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 1,276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

💥 186 involved a crash 🔥 47 involved a fire 🚑 141 reported injuries

Structure 248 reports

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Service Brakes 213 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic 207 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine And Engine Cooling 172 reports

🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train 167 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Vehicle Speed Control 118 reports

🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Pre-purchase checklist

Owner complaints 1276

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHEN THE TILT WHEEL IS UTILIZED, THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME WHILE THE ENGINE IS ENGAGED. IT APPEARS THAT WIRES ARE BEING STRETCHED WITHIN THE STEERING SYSTEM. P41/NHTSA 14V-438 DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE IN THE "05 MODEL.

NHTSA ODI #11283038

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL PUMP AND PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION STARING THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTSARE VERY DIM

NHTSA ODI #11280400

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL: APPROX JUNE OF 2015 AFTER GOING TO THE OREGON CITY DUMP WHILE SITTING AT THE LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. THE AIRBAG JUST WENT OFF NO REASON NO ACCIDENT AND GAVE A BLOODY NOSE. HE HAD TO CHANGE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE OF IT. BUT NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT AND IT JUST SITS.

1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11235323

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I JUST WANT TO GET IT FIX

NHTSA ODI #11129445

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

JEEP TOWING PACKAGES AND FUEL TANKS RECALLED DUE TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE DURING CAR CRASHES.I DID NOT GET A NOTICE FOR REPAIR OPTIONS.

NHTSA ODI #11103967

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GOING DOWN I-70 EAST SOMEWHERE BETWEEN DENVER AND STRASBURG, CO THE VEHICLE STARTING LOSING POWER. I PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER TO CALL MY GRANDSON. THEN THE CAR STARTING FILLING WITH SMOKE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. ANOTHER DRIVER STOPPED AND RAN UP TO ME SAYING HE DIDN'T KNOW IF I KNEW MY CAR WAS ON FILE. I GOT OUT, AND THE REAR END WAS ON FIRE. YOU COUL…

Fire · NHTSA ODI #11057845

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN ARM AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFAC…

Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11021853

STEERING,SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCED 'DEATH WOBBLE' AT HIGH SPEED AFTER CONTACTING HIGHWAY "RUMBLE STRIPS"

NHTSA ODI #11019917

+ 1268 more complaints on record.

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Are there safety recalls on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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NHTSA gives the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-test ratings of frontal 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What fuel economy does the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

The 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.