Model year record

1999 Jeep Cherokee

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 516 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Cherokee, 1997–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2001 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V136000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
589,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-10
Owners notified
2000-06-05

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 00V105000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
395,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-11
Owners notified
2000-05-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. WATER AND/OR ROAD SALT IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE COULD LEAD TO CORROSION.

Safety risk

SUCH CORROSION CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR COULD ALLOW INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND LOCATE THE NEW MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.

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: rotor4876,800 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2461,226 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc21—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2068,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1984,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1932,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch19—
Electrical system1691,000 mi
Seats15133,000 mi
Air bags1470,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1280,360 mi
Tires12124,260 mi
Steering9125,000 mi
Unknown or other9130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control964,000 mi
Suspension8125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling752,175 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine736,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6—
Suspension: front633,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module520,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash511,622 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Service brakes5114,056 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system565,344 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly4—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Exterior lighting477,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly449,976 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch495,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4—
Seat belts465,670 mi
Suspension: rear412,000 mi
Wheels4150,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition353,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3100,000 mi
Equipment390,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump360,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system350,615 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit3—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)312,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper376,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders371,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control264,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline252,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel/propulsion system2134 mi
Interior lighting2—
Latches/locks/linkages267,108 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2—
Power train270,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift240,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor233,500 mi
Seat belts: rear/other227,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2—
Structure: body2150,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1100,000 mi
Engine1207,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights150,615 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint164,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1138,398 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint176,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly136,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility1—
Visibility/wiper1119,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior157,876 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer165,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 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.

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