1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and owners have filed 1,638 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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4 safety recalls for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Injectors (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Retractor (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
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Seat belts: rear/other
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these retractors.
1,638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee have filed 1,638 complaints with NHTSA; 124 describe a crash and 15 describe a fire. Reports cite 64 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,147 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 350 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 18, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4/4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
How do I know if my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V034000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.