Model year record

1989 Jeep Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 287 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V260000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
52,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-12-27
Owners notified
1997-04-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT AND THE BASE MANUAL BRAKES WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V003000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
33,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-02
Owners notified
1991-03-07

Defect description

THERE MAY BE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM CONDENSATION FORMATION THAT CAN PLUG THE ABS BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FILTER; STRESS CORROSION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SNAP RING HAS BEEN TRACED TO CHLORINE LEAKING FROM THE LOW PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO BREAK; FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE.

Safety risk

CONTAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSEMALFUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; LOW PRESSURE HOSE LEAKAGE CAUSESLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ALSO RESULTS IN CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE MASTERCYLINDER SNAP RING, RESULTING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE; FAILURE OF THE FRONT BRAKEHOSE DUE TO HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WILL CAUSE FAILURE OF ONE HALF OF THEBRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN EXPECTED.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE ABS LOW PRESSURE HOSE; REBUILD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER; INSPECT, SERVICE INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AS NECESSARY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V177000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
165,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-10-02
Owners notified
1991-03-14

Defect description

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.

Safety risk

HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip67120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3497,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors8
Vehicle speed control: cruise control7
Unknown or other6
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Electrical system: wiring4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Service brakes4153,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)3139,267 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light3
Suspension: front3
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Interior lighting2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Steering2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Structure: body: door2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Wheels2219,051 mi
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train197,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, air: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1988 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.