Model year record

1990 Jeep Cherokee

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 368 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V005000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
293,369
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-12
Owners notified
1998-03-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Safety risk

THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

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 91V063000

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
17,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-04-15
Owners notified
1991-07-26

Defect description

IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Safety risk

DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST, LEAVING ONLY MANUAL BRAKESAND DECREASING STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DISCHARGE OFHYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE AREA OF THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.

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 slip102136,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4010,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor14
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12
Vehicle speed control: cruise control12200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic9125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings8
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system6
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6
Service brakes6164,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Power train: automatic transmission4
Seats4
Unknown or other4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors3
Fuel system, other3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light3
Tires3160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic2
Structure: body: door2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1119,900 mi
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1989 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has roughly the same number of 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.