Model year record

1993 Jeep Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 571 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 99V340000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
334,047
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-13
Owners notified
1999-12-20

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 97V069000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-28
Owners notified
1997-06-20

Defect description

DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.

Safety risk

DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE FRAME RAIL. VEHICLES THAT SHOW CRACKS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT PLATES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE FREE OF CRACKS WILL HAVE A SLOT CUT IN THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE FILLET WELD WILL BE ADDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V037000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,400
Reported to NHTSA
1993-03-09
Owners notified
1993-06-01

Defect description

THE TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INDICATES A MINIMUM TIRE SIZE LARGER THAN THE TIRE ACTUALLY FITTED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety risk

INSTALLATION OF THE WRONG SIZE TIRES TO THE RIM COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

PROVIDE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS TO VEHICLE OWNERS FOR APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor68—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments67—
Vehicle speed control3110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip21117,610 mi
Structure: body: door2050,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components16—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads16—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14—
Power train: automatic transmission11108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc11—
Electrical system: ignition10147,000 mi
Steering9200,000 mi
Tires9—
Electrical system: horn8—
Engine and engine cooling: engine870,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly8—
Air bags: frontal7—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift7—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6—
Power train: driveline: universal joint6—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)6131,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor5—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5118,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch5—
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Seats5187,050 mi
Structure5—
Unknown or other5—
Electrical system4130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4—
Fuel system, gasoline4124,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Power train: axle assembly4170,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission4—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages4—
Structure: body4155,555 mi
Suspension4200,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt4—
Vehicle speed control: linkages4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core4—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Structure: frame and members3131,250 mi
Suspension: front3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal315,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices3—
Air bags2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch296,000 mi
Power train2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Structure: body: hood2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1—
Engine and engine cooling173,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake176,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes1230,350 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1108,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1170,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility/wiper1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—
Wheels1299,000 mi

The 1992 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 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.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ98023BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

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