Model year record

1989 Jeep Cherokee

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

Jeep Cherokee, 1984–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1984–1996 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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