Total Complaints
13 filings
JEEP GRAND WAGONEER · model year
1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER
13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993JEEPGRAND WAGONEER carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 GRAND WAGONEER is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (2) and power train:axle assembly (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 29 investigation files overlapping the 1993 GRAND WAGONEER, and 3 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
13
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150824POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WOULD DISENGAGE AND SHIFT INTO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE MUFFLER REPLACED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT A BOLT WAS MISSING FROM THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V053000 (POWER TRAIN), 93V210000 (STEERING), 93V051000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE REMEDIES FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR AND THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
Mileage: 169,000
20150824STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WOULD DISENGAGE AND SHIFT INTO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE MUFFLER REPLACED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT A BOLT WAS MISSING FROM THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V053000 (POWER TRAIN), 93V210000 (STEERING), 93V051000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE REMEDIES FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR AND THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
Mileage: 169,000
20150824SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WOULD DISENGAGE AND SHIFT INTO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE MUFFLER REPLACED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT A BOLT WAS MISSING FROM THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V053000 (POWER TRAIN), 93V210000 (STEERING), 93V051000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE REMEDIES FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR AND THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
Mileage: 169,000
20080505UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT A SERVICE AGENT FOR ALL THE JEEP RECALLS THAT ARE IN EFFECT AIRPARK CHRYSLER WILL NOT HELP TO GET THESE FIXED AND HAVE BEEN VERY HURTFUL, AND DISRESPECTFUL TO ANYONE TRYING TO VERIFY THE ISSUE. ITS SAFETY AND URGENT ISSUE I AM A SINGLE MOTHER AND CANNOT BELIEVE THEY ARE BEING SO HARD TO DEAL WITH. *TR
19990406FireTIRES
DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRES IN THE FRONT THAN IN THE REAR WITH A 1 INCH DIFFERNECE IN CIRCUMFERENCE CAUSED PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT RESULTING IN SEVERAL DAMAGES DUE TO OVERHEATING, VEHICLE FIRE ON THIRD INCIDENT.
19970814SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
19970814SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
19961231CrashAIR BAGS
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT.
19950803SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, CONTINUALLY REPLACING DISC ROTORS AND PADS. TT
19950803SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, CONTINUALLY REPLACING DISC ROTORS AND PADS. TT
19950803SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, CONTINUALLY REPLACING DISC ROTORS AND PADS. TT
19950725CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, JEEP TOOK OFF QUICKLY, UNWANTED ACCELERATION, HITTING (3) PARKED VEHICLES. *AK
19950224POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OUT OF HOUSING. TT
Compare 1993JEEPGRAND WAGONEER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 3 Open
PE25014Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
PE24024Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Underhood fires
RQ24012Recall QueryOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE22013Preliminary EvaluationClosed
False overheat leading to loss of motive power
PE22009Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER have?▼
The 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER has 13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS and POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1993 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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