1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Cherokee years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,638 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That ranks 5th out of 32 Grand Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (595 complaints, 36%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 124 crashes, 16 fires, 64 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,638owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 124complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 595 | 36% | 34,000 | “brake rotors” (22%) | $960 |
| Power Train problems | 386 | 24% | 60,000 | “park reverse” (10%) | $3,150 |
| Visibility problems | 162 | 10% | 90,000 | “cold air” (22%) | $1,750 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 121 | 7% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Seats problems | 91 | 6% | 110,000 | “driver seat” (33%) | $1,300 |
| Electrical System problems | 84 | 5% | 121,181 | “blower motor” (6%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 83 | 5% | 116,516 | “air bag” (48%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 76 | 5% | 52,800 | “rear end” (8%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 62 | 4% | 77,886 | “fuel pump” (31%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 57 | 3% | 116,200 | “foot brake” (12%) | — |
| Steering problems | 53 | 3% | 100,000 | “tie rod” (15%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 33 | 2% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 2% | 148,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 32 | 2% | 81,808 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 2% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 1% | 162,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 20 | 1% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 19 | 1% | 66,375 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 1% | 160,083 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 17 | 1% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 0% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 0% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 0% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 0% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 44,297 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear outboard seat belt retractor spring can disengage from the rewind mechanism, disabling the retractor function, and preventing the belt from fitting snugly around the occupant.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace these retractors.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires (EA12005) — opened Jun 12, 2012, closed Nov 14, 2014, led to recall 13V252000.
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires (PE10031) — opened Aug 23, 2010, closed Jun 14, 2012.
- Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires (DP09005) — opened Nov 6, 2009, closed Aug 23, 2010.
- Roll-away in reverse when parked (EA01017) — opened Nov 1, 2001, closed Dec 18, 2002, led to recall 02V053000.
- Inadvertent rollaway in reverse park (PE01021) — opened Jun 28, 2001, closed Nov 1, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Found that there is a plastic fuel tank mounted behind the rear axle hanging down below the bumper and was told if I get rear ended it could cause an explosion that would need to have a hitch receiver installed to protect the fuel tank
You are driving along on a highway doing 70 miles per hour and the car starts stopping this time you barely get onto the shoulder. Or, you are driving along the car stops you put on your flashers and you hear the trucks behind you breaking and sliding to the side of the road. I was in motion at…
Lately i been having trouble startimg the jeep. At first it seems as if the battery is low. Sounds like it wont start but then it slowly picks up and starts if i press the gas. I changed battery but still having trouble. But once its on and running it seems fine. I also have a steering problem…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
I have a leak in my gas tank. I stopped at a gas station to put gas in it and noticed a leak coming from my gas tank before i started filling it. It was dripping off gas tank cover....
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee years
← 1998 Grand Cherokee · 2000 Grand Cherokee →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 6 |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 4 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 249 | 16 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 397 | 21 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 264 | 13 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 409 | 12 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 240 | 3 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 370 | 7 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 855 | 10 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 364 | 5 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 311 | 8 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 1,366 | 9 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 2,381 | 18 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 804 | 9 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 1,644 | 10 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 1,640 | 6 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 118 | 5 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 138 | 2 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 734 | 4 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 1,108 | 5 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 1,280 | 4 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 2,051 | 3 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 1,295 | 8 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 762 | 4 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 1,476 | 10 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 883 | 4 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 1,447 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1,638 | 4 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 1,028 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 991 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 893 | 6 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 719 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 595 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.