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1999 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 2,319 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
2,319
Crashes
157
Fires
21
Recalls
10
TSBs
176
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 2,319 complaints, 157 crashes, 21 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls shuts down while driving

15 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

excessive noise from rear end

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
3

turn emergency signals no longer work

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

instrument panel malfunctioning

2 complaints • Severity 3/10

$X,XXX
5

seat comes loose from car

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotorHIGH

349 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor issues — failures commonly reported around 81K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock SwitchMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

115
0–30K
133
30–60K
128
60–90K
106
90–120K
101
120–150K
110
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (133 reports) • Median: 81K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (349 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor349 (15%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch142 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission136 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc127 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip96 (4%)
Seats78 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline61 (3%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit60 (3%)

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 349 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 81K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 142 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 136 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 127 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

337
00
480
01
328
02
218
03
104
04
89
05
50
06
73
07
75
08
48
09
49
10
33
11
24
12
30
13
57
14
33
15
21
16
9
17
3
18
6
19
5
20
2
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

00V034000Mar 2000

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

01V119000Aug 2001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

02V104000May 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.

06E011000Jan 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.

06E022000Mar 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP09005ClosedOpened Nov 2009 · closed Aug 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

EA01017ClosedOpened Nov 2001 · closed Dec 2002

ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED

POWER TRAIN

EA12005ClosedOpened Jun 2012 · closed Nov 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PE01021ClosedOpened Jun 2001 · closed Nov 2001

INADVERTENT ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE PARK

POWER TRAIN

PE10031ClosedOpened Aug 2010 · closed Jun 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

2,319

Class avg

571

4.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,319 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, with 349 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 2,319 complaints, 157 crash reports, and 21 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Based on 693 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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