1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

54 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 165,700.

owner complaints: 54
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 165,700
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition
18
Wiring
10
Wiring: front underhood
4
Alternator/generator/regulator
4
Wiring: interior/under dash
3
12v/24v/48v battery
3
Ignition: module
2
Ignition: anti-theft: control module
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 19

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Electrical · 175,000 miles · PA

Printed circuit board module in the overhead console burned up when I was driving filling the vehicle with smoke.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · 199,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the wires in the battery of the vehicle caused the vehicle to catch fire. The details of the fire were unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

Vehicle looses all power - engine stops as well as electrical --- until you shake main wiring harness . Have spent over $ 5000.00 having complete electrical diagnostic replacing main ECM harness and testing after repairs were completed . Still same problem and was told by electrical auto technician to make complaint as jeep chrysler will not warranty or have a replacement ECM for any grand jeep cherokee's effected by this problem . Just recently found this site and asking for you to do something for this problem . My wife and I have both been in many near misses do this problem as this has happened over a 100 times and no this is not an exaggeration . If you could get jeep chrysler to make a replacement ECM would be good !!!!! Do we have to take them to class action law suit after a serious accident to get satisfaction as many other grand jeep cherokee's have this problem???

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the rear of the vehicle began to smoke. The contact exited the vehicle and called the police. The fire department was also dispatched. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the cause of the fire was determined to have been related to an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle radio, clock, and fuel gauge failed at the same time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The diagnostic test located the failure at the radio wires, which were crossed, causing the fuel gauge, clock, radio and battery to drain. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 198,000 and the current mileage was 201,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Electrical · 165,700 miles · MI

I own a 1993 jeep grand cherokee limited. Engine computer bought 9/03/07 from advance auto zone. Installed 9/04/07 by thompsons' in marquette. Mi. Jeep broke down december 17,2008. 1st engine computer bought from carquest 2/04/09. Installed 2/06/09 by tompsons'(defective) price $357.97. Returned the part. I ordered from advance auto zone 2/09/09. Installed by thompson's 2/10/09. Check engine light will not light up/ jeep will not run. Price $213.99. My mechanic asked me to make sure the engine computer numbers match. They did. Carquest informed me there is a national recall on the engine computer & it can take up to 6 months to get me a part. I need my vehicle running. I can't afford to buy a vehicle right now. I need alot of advice. Please help!

Filed Jan 16, 2006 · Electrical · OH

1) car wont start, alarm disables the engine. 2)replace PCM alarm still defective. 3)again, car wont start.

Filed May 8, 2003 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · KS · fire

While driving the vehicle a normal speed, smoke emitted from the rear of the vehicle and then caught on fire.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Electrical · UT

Defective ignition coil. *mr the ignition coil had caused the vehicle to break down on numerous occasions. The consumer tried to find what the cause may have been and determined the vehicle was getting enough fuel but no spark, unfortunately this repair didn't remedy the problem. The consumer requested to be compensated for the time, money, and effort spent on fixing the vehicle. *scc

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Electrical · UT

Intermittent stalling due to ignition coil burning out.

Questions about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical

Does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 165,700 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most electrical problems?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (928 complaints), 2012 (837 complaints) and 2011 (780 complaints).