1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed May 18, 2021
“I purchased this jeep and not even a month after having it cut off with driving down the road. It will say I have no gas and the tank will be full. At times it would start other times it had to be towed (3 times in fact). This has happened 5 or 6 times at all different speeds. I took it to a…”
filed Oct 3, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 65 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.