Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Somehow a wheel popped off of my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought used from a certified Jeep dealer a year and a half ago (2002). I am unsure how this happened, but all 5 lug nuts broke off, causing the wheel to completely pop off. Luckily, I wasn't driving more than 10 MPH when this happened. I have never taken my car in to get fixed for anything during the time I owned it. I have taken it in for oil changes and responded to a couple recalls on my car, but that's it. The last mechanic who touched this car was from the Jeep dealership where I bought it. Currently, the car has 37,000 miles on it. As I said before, I am unsure how this happened. I haven't been in an accident, haven't hit the wheels on anything, haven't rotated the tires, etc. This is a major safety concern for all Jeep owners. …
Left rear tire had tread separation and sidewall circumferential disintegration, with loss of control of the SUV. It was dry road, daytime, outside temp about 55f, speed about 42 MPH, and car had been moving for about 10 minutes from cold start. Car careened side to side of 2 lane medium speed highway, finally stopping in about 1/4-1/3 mile. Required extremely vigorous muscle to limit lateral travel and torque roll of vehicle. The sound was like a helicopter rotor chop that became rapidly louder over 5-10 sec, followed by loss of control. Tire inspected by insurance who certified there was no road hazard cause, and 'had never seen a tire disintegrate like this before'. Tires are OEM, original, rotated per schedule, maintained pressure per labelling. Vehicle had two persons, no towing or loads more than 1-2 additonal passengers at any time. …
Vehicle bought brand new for Jeep dealer. Only has 92,000 miles. Wife had a flat tire Monday June 17th. Called for a tow truck to put spare tire on. Refused because vehicle came with a 17in spare .tires are 225 75 16 in from factory. Spare has never been installed. Has all stickers on rim, writing on tire no marks of installing. Police officer told my wife if he had seen it on vehicle she would have been given a ticket for a unsafe tire. Contacted both dealer and Jeep. Would not do anything. If this vehicle came with wrong spare, how many other vehicles have and where driven and caused accident. There is probably less than 2 in of clearance. Somebody who just puts it on May not notice.
My Jeep violently shakes when I'm driving speeds of 50+ and it is very dangerous because as we all know highways and freeways are speeds between 55 and 70 and I cannot drive over 50. The other day it started to shake so bad that I had to pull over and almost hit the cement guard rail. I have to transport my grandchildren from time to time and god forbid anything happen to them Chrysler will be responsible. I have done research and this issue is called the death wobble and is the perfect name for it. They need to do a recall on this issue before someone gets killed. Please make Chrysler do the right thing and fix this problem.
After 27,000 miles, all four Goodyear, wrangler st tires exhibit cracks, adjacent to the rim for the full distance around each tire. The local Goodyear store was familiar with the problem and has offered to replace all four tires on a prorated basis. Based upon similar complaints on this web site, and the potential ugly results from tire failure, I am registering my complaint also. The tire size is 225/75r16.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on a normal highway, a tire failure was noticed. No warning signal alerted the contact. The rear left tire blew out after tread separation and the vehicle sustained body damage. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the rear right tire's tread had separated. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The tire was a dunlop p235/70r16.
B.f. Goodrich trail a/p p245/70 r16 106s m+s sidewall blowout. Dot bf9lf93j. This is the 2nd rear tire sidewall blowout on these tires in 6 months. The first occurred 3 months ago at 40 MPH, yesterdays occurred at 65 MPH. The utah highway patrol stated that when the front tires blowout, there most likely will be fatalities and property damage. These tires are defective.
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. Truck seems to pull to the left
While driving 35 MPH, the left rear tire blew out without any indication. Three new Goodyear tires had sidewall tread separations within a period of less than two months. One resulted in a blow out and two of the tires had a knot on the sidewall. Refer to odi#10027229.
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway pieces of rubber were noticed on the driveway. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined due there were chunks of rubber falling from the thread of all four tires and the tires needed to be replaced.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the model year's 1,638 complaints. The component named most often is sidewall (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.