1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

47 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 47
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
24
Engine: gasoline
8
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
7
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
3
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
3
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
2
Cooling system: radiator assembly
2
Cooling system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine

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

Stalling 15 Loss of power 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Engine · 200,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact noticed flames under the hood after the vehicle was started. The contact turned off the vehicle and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 129,000 miles · OH

Compressor works but AC evaporateur freezes up. Brakes have problems with the rotors. Paint peels on passenger door and roof.

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Engine · 62,000 miles · PA

Consumer purchased vehicle with many cosmetic defects. Consumer was asked by the dealership to lie to the insurance company about the warranty on the vehicle. Dealership asked consumer not to expose any preexisting problems so that the defects could be repaired.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Engine · 75,000 miles · TX

The exhaust manifold was cracked which leaked carbon monoxide into the passenger compartment and garage area. *ak

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Engine · MO

Consumer states the motor cooling fan runs constantly all the time. Mr

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Engine · MA

Some oil was leaking from head gasket onto exhaust. Consumer is afraid that this will ignite and start a fire.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Engine · AZ

While driving about 10 to 15 MPH harmonick balancer pulley broke off,shafted and slid forward into fan. Dealer contacted.

Filed Feb 26, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · DE

1)ignition: in cold weather difficult to start. Ignition coil failed , 2)motor mounts cracked causing engine to rotate on axis, 3) speed sensors in transmission failed, causing lack of shifting to lower gear, 4) windshield wiper control unit under dash burned out, causing smoke to fill compartment, 5) torque converter failed"coming apart" ,6) brake rotors replaced as per recall, but within 2000-2500 miles replaced rotors defective (bent/warped)/and too thin to resurface

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Body, Electrical · CA

Consumer states the engine control module (computer) have been replaced twice, radiator was replaced as well as the water pump.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · NC

Steering knuckles worn.

Questions about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine

Does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all its complaints.

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

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

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

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

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad engine?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most engine complaints are 2014 (449 complaints), 2011 (359 complaints) and 2012 (302 complaints).