Model year record

1995 Jeep Cherokee

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 732 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 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

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