Model year record

1994 Jeep Cherokee

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 618 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V279000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
Vehicles affected
1,126
Reported to NHTSA
2011-05-06
Owners notified
2011-09-12

Defect description

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1994-1996 JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES IMPORTED FROM JANUARY 2007, THROUGH APRIL 2011 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLES ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUIRED THIRD BRAKE LAMP.

Safety risk

INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND MAIL KITS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC OF THEIR CHOICE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V056000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
Vehicles affected
107
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-06
Owners notified
2008-03-12

Defect description

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.

Manufacturer remedy

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.

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 93V161000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
12,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-27
Owners notified
1993-11-23

Defect description

THE TWO REAR INBOARD SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR NUTS.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT SUPPORT THELOAD OF REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT; THEASSEMBLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEATBELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE INABILITY TO SUPPORT THE LOAD OF REAR SEATPASSENGERS INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE TWO INBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHOR BOLTS WITH LONGER BOLTS ON ALL VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments168168,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine37235,000 mi
Vehicle speed control36177,264 mi
Structure: body: door3587,208 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3230 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline28
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip19
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly17150,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner13
Power train: automatic transmission1152,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Air bags: frontal9100,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage738,000 mi
Seats7
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system6115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch6
Structure: body6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Seat belts5242,505 mi
Structure: frame and members5
Unknown or other5
Electrical system: wiring4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor4
Power train424,650 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit4
Power train: manual transmission4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering4
Tires: bead4116,000 mi
Electrical system: horn3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)358,000 mi
Seat belts: front3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Suspension: rear3
Tires3
Tires: tread/belt3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Vehicle speed control: linkages3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling2120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Suspension2
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket2
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
Child seat1150,000 mi
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module150,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine1164,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts: rear/other1150,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front1
Tires: sidewall1
Trailer hitches1
Unknown196,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: hub1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 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

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.