What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (1999–2004) Grand Cherokee?

Grand Cherokee owners have made 468 complaints about the 1999–2004 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 10th out of 18 Jeep generations in overall reliability, with real windows and engine concerns.

Compare With Other Grand Cherokee Generations

Common 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Grand Cherokee owners have to deal with.

  1. Death Wobble

    The death wobble is a creative term coined by Jeep owners that describes a situation when the front axle begins violently oscillating, causing the car to shake (or wobble) in a manner which makes the vehicle hard to control.

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  2. Window Regulator Failure

    Without the window regulator, power windows become useless. That's exactly what has happened to thousands of Jeep owners; hundreds have complained about their windows falling into the door, sometimes at highway speeds!…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (1999–2004) Grand Cherokee Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 468 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 10th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 18 eligible generations.