1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

7 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 5 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

7Complaints
0/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 1991 sits among all Grand Cherokee years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 3 complaints (43%)
Engine 2 complaints (29%)
Transmission & drivetrain 1 complaints (14%)
Body & structure 1 complaints (14%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Federal defect investigations

SUDDEN ACCELERATION DP02005 opened 2002, closed 2002
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION EA97001 opened 1997, closed 1998

Led to recall campaign 98V005000.

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION PE96053 opened 1996, closed 1997
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION PE96008 opened 1996, closed 1996
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION PE95049 opened 1995, closed 1996

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

1995peak 3 in 19972017

Questions buyers ask

Is the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

The 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee drew 7 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).

What are the most common 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?

The top reported problems for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee are brakes & stability (3 complaints), engine (2), and transmission & drivetrain (1).

Does the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.