Model year record

1995 Jeep Cherokee

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 732 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 95V172000

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

Component
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
135,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-12
Owners notified
1995-12-11

Defect description

THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN SEPARATE FROM THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL INADVERTENTLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V057000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
70,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-21
Owners notified
1995-04-28

Defect description

CERTAIN OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT AN ARMING LEVER.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE AIR BAG MODULE ARMING LEVER AND WILL REPLACE THOSE AIR BAG MODULES THAT ARE MISSING A LEVER.

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 attachments10593,626 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine102109,597 mi
Vehicle speed control63
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor44
Air bags: frontal27187,000 mi
Structure: body: door25
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline20
Air bags14240,778 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch14
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12
Structure: frame and members12113,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission11
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
Electrical system974,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition8
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan7
Unknown or other7
Electrical system: ignition: switch6
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood6
Seat belts: front: anchorage6199,900 mi
Steering6198,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages6
Engine and engine cooling543,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights5162,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional5
Power train: manual transmission5
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Tires5
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal5
Electrical system: wiring4125,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4152,011 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical4
Power train: clutch assembly4
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4
Structure4101,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3150,000 mi
Engine3125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3101,000 mi
Seat belts398,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure: body3
Structure: body: trunk lid3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Latches/locks/linkages290,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic2294,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Suspension2222,500 mi
Suspension: front2
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Suspension: rear2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: horn1162,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment120,000 mi
Exterior lighting1165 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1162,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Interior lighting1
Parking brake1
Power train114,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1109,597 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid192,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields188,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1
Tires: bead1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1110,000 mi
Wheels1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 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.

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.