Model year record

1991 Jeep Cherokee

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 297 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 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 91V023000

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
425
Reported to NHTSA
1991-02-11
Owners notified
1991-06-19

Defect description

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BRAKE FLUID TUBE MAY ALLOW THE TUBE TO CONTACT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DAMAGING THE TUBE.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

REPOSITION BRAKE TUBE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH STEERING SHAFT; ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED BRAKE TUBES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V206000

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
160
Reported to NHTSA
1990-12-18
Owners notified
1991-04-16

Defect description

SUSPENSION JOUNCE BUMPER COULD CONTACT LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBE WHEN SUSPENSION IS AT FULL JOUNCE (BOUNCE).

Safety risk

CONTACT AT FULL JOUNCE MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBE TOCOLLAPSE AND RESTRICT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE LEFT REAR BRAKEWHICH AFFECTS THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBE WITH TUBE DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH BUMPER.

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 slip103174,735 mi
Service brakes15174,735 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly13185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor11
Vehicle speed control11176,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components9
Engine and engine cooling: engine7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings7233,198 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6167,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe5
Power train: automatic transmission5170,468 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Power train: driveline: universal joint3
Seats3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, electric2138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Steering2184,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn1184,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light180,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure1
Structure: body1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires1
Tires: sidewall1
Trailer hitches1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about 1.5 times 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.