Dt*: the contact stated a the federal safety agency 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.
The worst 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
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.
EA97001
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.
PE96053
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 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.
PE95049
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Abs brakes failed prior to recall notice resulting in vehicle collision, brakes failed after recall repair also resulting in collision. Mjs (96v‑260)
While driving at 65 MPH, tie rods fell off on both sides of the vehicle.
Abs brakes failed pior to recall repair resulting in vehicle accident, recall repair complete however vehicle experienced failure and accident after completion. Mjs
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Questions about the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Is the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee, fewer than a typical Grand Cherokee model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad brakes?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (622 complaints), 2000 (438 complaints) and 2011 (331 complaints).
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