Model year record

1999 Jeep Cherokee

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

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.

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.