1989 Jeep Cherokee problems
The Jeep Cherokee is a line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Jeep over five generations.
Marketed initially as a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer, the Cherokee has evolved from a full-size SUV to one of the first compact SUVs and into its current generation as a crossover SUV.
Named after the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans in the United States, Jeep has used the nameplate in some capacity since late 1973 when American Motors Corporation introduced the 1974 model year line.
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Common 1989 Jeep Cherokee problems
The Jeep Cherokee, produced from 1989 to 2001, is a popular utility vehicle known for its versatility and off-roading capabilities. However, like any other vehicle, it has its share of common problems. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues with the 1989 Jeep Cherokee.
- Hatch Struts: The hatch struts in the 1989 Jeep Cherokee can fail, causing the hatch to not stay open. This problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty struts.
- Rear Main Seal: The rear main seal in the 1989 Jeep Cherokee can leak, causing oil to leak out of the vehicle. This problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty seal.
- Oil Filter Housing Leaks: The oil filter housing in the 1989 Jeep Cherokee can leak, causing oil to leak out of the vehicle. This problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty gasket.
- Driver's Seat Breaks: The driver's seat in the 1989 Jeep Cherokee can break, leading to discomfort and potential safety hazards. This problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty seat.
- Doors Sag and Creak: The doors in the 1989 Jeep Cherokee can sag and creak, leading to discomfort and potential safety hazards. This problem can be resolved by adjusting or replacing the door hinges.
In conclusion, while the 1989 Jeep Cherokee is a popular and capable utility vehicle, it is not without its common problems. Owners of these vehicles should be aware of these issues and take proactive steps to maintain their vehicles and address any problems as they arise.
What is the main problem on a Jeep Cherokee?
Some of the common issues that plague the Jeep Cherokee include engine stalls, transmission problems, and transmission-related recalls.
What year did the Jeep Cherokee have problems?
Regardless of model, it's a good general rule to avoid model years with many customer complaints, mechanical difficulties, and expensive upkeep, just like any other product you buy. Grand Cherokee model years 2011 and 2014 are the most likely to have mechanical flaws and, therefore, some of the worst to buy.
Which year Jeep Cherokee is most reliable?
FAQs: Most Reliable Jeep Grand Cherokee Years
A: The most reliable years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee are 2013, 2019, 1995, and 2008. These models have demonstrated robust performance and durability, making them excellent choices for reliability.
How many miles per gallon does a 1989 Jeep Cherokee get?
16 combined
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What is the main problem on a Jeep Cherokee?
Some of the common issues that plague the Jeep Cherokee include engine stalls, transmission problems, and transmission-related recalls.
What year is bad for Jeep Cherokee?
Cherokees from 2014 and 2015 are the vehicle's worst years. These have many recalls and complaints, most regarding critical powertrain components. The best years for the Jeep Cherokee include those from 2018 and 2020. These have fewer problems and have the highest owner ratings.
Is Jeep Cherokee high maintenance?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Jeep Cherokee is $520, compared to an average of $521 for compact SUVs and $652 for all vehicle models.
Which year Jeep Cherokee is most reliable?
A: The most reliable Jeep Grand Cherokee model years are generally considered to be 1998, 1999, 2005, 2017, and 2018. These years are favored for their strong on- and off-road capabilities, engine performance, fuel economy balance, and modern amenities.
1989 Jeep Cherokee car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jeep Cherokee problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Jeep Cherokee vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Jeep Cherokee
The NHTSA has received 265 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Jeep Cherokee. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
2019-05-02
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-23
- VIN: 1J4FJ77LXKL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I HAD MY JEEP TOWED TO THE DEALER AS I HAD NO BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. I RECEIVED A CALL STATING THAT THE ABS PUMP AND COMPONENTS WERE BAD, AND IT WOULD COST $1600 TO CONVERT IT TO NON ABS WITH MASTER CYLINDER, BOOSTER AND CUSTOM BRAKE LINES. I ASKED WHY IT WASN'T COVERED AS THE RECALL STATED THAT IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD PICK UP MY JEEP AND THEY COULD ORDER THE PARTS, BUT THEY WOULD NEVER ARRIVE. I THEN CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO BE GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR 10 DAYS. AFTER SPEAKING TO SEVERAL PEOPLE, I DEMANDED A SUPERVISOR WHO ALSO STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP ME DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE(1989 JEEP CHEROKEE). I EXPLAINED THAT ON THEIR WEBSITE UNDER MY VIN THAT THE RECALL STATED IT WAS COVERED FOR LIFE, MEANING AGE DIDN'T MATTER. THEY STATED THAT I WAS ON THE HOOK FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY COULDN'T CONTACT THE DEALER TO REDUCE THE COST, AND OFFERED NO HELP WHATSOEVER. HOW IS THIS LEGAL? THIS ISN'T A LOCK OR HINGE, IT'S MY ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM.
2016-06-05
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-31
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L6KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DEALERSHIP CAN NOT GET PARTS TO FIX THE ABS BRAKES WHICH WERE RECALLED AND HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY. MY JEEP HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE NOVEMBER 2015 WAITING FOR PARTS. NOW THEY TELL US THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO GET THEM. I HAVE PAID ABOUT $350 TOWARDS ABS PARTS DURING THE TIME THAT IT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE PARTS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
2016-05-02
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L8KL
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND I DROVE IT FOR 6 WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 75 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DELAMINATED AND CAUSED A WRECK IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED 3 TIMES I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH MINOR INJURYS. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE DOT STAMP IS AS FOLLOWS.BEYK8L1328.
2015-07-27
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-16
- VIN: 1J4FN78LXKL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 22 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO SEIZE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
2014-01-02
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-08
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L3KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE ORDERED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART ONE MONTH LATER OR PROVIDE A DATE OF ARRIVAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES WERE UNRESPONSIVE WHEN APPLIED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 304,074.
2013-12-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-11
- VIN: 1J4FJ78L8KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TR
2013-11-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-24
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L0LK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEM AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON JANUARY 24, 2013 FOR REPAIRS. SINCE THAT TIME, THE CONSUMER HAS MADE NUMEROUS CALLS TO THE DEALER TO TRY AND GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEM WAS A LIFETIME RECALL AND IT WOULD BE RECTIFIED. HOWEVER, IT HAS BEEN 9 MONTHS, AND THE REPLACEMENT STILL HASN'T OCCURRED.
2008-03-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-06
- VIN: 1J4FJ78L7KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO OTHER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES THAT WERE PRESENT. THE CONTACT DOES NOT WISH TO HAVE THE OTHER FAILURES CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,251 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
2007-08-13
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-01
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILS INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THERE ARE THREE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE STEERING FRAME TOGETHER, AND ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE STEERING FAILS ALSO. HE STATED THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS HAVE FAILED AND CAUSED A NEAR CRASH DUE TO THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY RE-WELDED THE BOLTS TO THE VEHICLE. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE VIN AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN DUE TO A CRACKED ODOMETER.
2006-08-09
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-07
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L5KL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER(CMC) PRESSURE FAILED AT HOME; DISCOVERED CLUTCH PEDAL PIVOT BRACKET CRACKED AND BROKEN WHEN REPLACING CMC. DISCOVERED ONLY TOP HALF OF BRACKET WELDED TO PIVOT WHICH CAUSED STRESS IN THE LOWER HALF AT THE DIAMETER CROSS SECTION. FORTUNATELY, TEENAGE DAUGHTER WAS NOT DRIVING AT TIME OF FAILURE. BROKEN PARTS REMOVED TO WELDING SHOP FOR CORRECT REPAIR. *NM
2004-04-28
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-28
- VIN: 1J4FJ28L3CL
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM. WHEN MAKING A TURN THE WHEELS MADE A NOISE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30 MPH VEHICLE SHOOK. CONSUMER ALREADY PURCHASED 2 SETS OF BALL JOINTS FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 4/6/2006 - *NM
2004-04-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REQUEST A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL RECALL FOR 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. *PH *NM
2003-12-18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-13
- VIN: 1J4FJ38L8KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY POWER. RECALL 96V26000 WAS ISSUED FOR FOR ABS FAILURE, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
2003-09-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1J4FJ38L8KL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO TRAFFIC, CAUSING A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR FATALITY. *AK
2003-07-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK
2003-06-23
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-19
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L3KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO COMPRESSOR ON OPPOSITE SIDE HOSE LEAK CAUSING FIRE FROM BRAKE FLUID STREAM. *JB
2003-03-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1J4FJ78L7KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING RECALL 96 V 260 000. ABS.*JB
2002-10-15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-10
- VIN: 1J4FJ38LXKL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE REV'S TOO HIGH AND WILL NOT COME DOWN TO NORMAL IDLE. THE CONSUMER HAS TO TURN OFF ENGINE/KEY TO GET VEHICLE TO IDLE DOWN. MR THE SAFETY RECALL; THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WAS PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE. *SCC
2002-09-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE, VIBRATION WORSEN IMTERMITTINGLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLYED, HAD VEHCILE SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. FINALLY THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN LOST OF VEHCLE CAUING AN ACCIDENT. NLM
2002-07-22
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-14
- VIN: 1J4FJ27LXKL
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE FRONT END FELL OFF VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING.CONTACTED DEALER. COOLING RESERVIOR CRACKED.DEALER SAID THIS WAS A COMMON,EVEN WITH NEWER MODELS. *AK
2002-06-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-01
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L9KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER HAD A MECHANIC TO CHECK THE BRAKE LINES AND PUT ON NEW BRAKE SHOES. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER OR THE POWER BOOSTER. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING $2000 WORTH OF WORK DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR A SECOND OPINION. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THERE IS A RECALL FOUND ON THE INTERNET PERTAINING TO THE SAME YEAR, MAKE/MODEL OF CONSUMERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEM CONTACTING THE CHRYSLER CORP. PERTAINING TO THE RECALL. *JG UPDATED *JB
2002-02-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-02
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1J4FJ78L2KL
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE TWO PART MACHINED, ONE PART PLASTIC ONE PART METAL. THEY WILL SEPARATE AND CAUSE FIRE. THIS WILL CAUSE DEATH AND COST MONEY. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, IM ASTONISHED IT HAS NOT YET BEEN. THIS COSTS THE CONSUMER 80$ EACH, AND IN THE END IT ADDS UP TO ALMOST BUYING A WHOLE NEW ENGINE, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS EQUASION.*AK
2002-02-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1J478LXKL56
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE STARTING ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. MECHANIC FOUND DEFECT WITHIN FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *AK
2002-02-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-03
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L7KL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ABS SYSTEM IN THIS JEEP HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 3 TIMES! EACH TIME THE BRAKES FAILAGAIN. THIS TIME WE ARE BEING CHARGED FOR THE ACCUMULATOR WHICH IS AN INTERGRAL PART OF THE ABS SYSTME WHICH KEEPS FAILING. A PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TAKEN THIS JEEP IN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE SAME FAILING SYSTEM BUT T WAS BEFORE THE RECALL WENT INTO EFFECT... CHRYSLER WILL NTO PAY TO REPLACE THE ACCUMULATOR EVEN THOUGH THIS IS NOT "NORMAL " WEAR AND TEAR! THIS JEEP IS A DEATH TRAP AND AFTER 3 TRIPS TO THE JEEP DEALER HAS YET TO BE FIXED. NOW IM HAVING TO PAY FOR WHAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECCALL! THE LAST TIME THE BRAKES "WENT OUT" /FAILED I HAD MY TODDLER IN THE CAR... I WONT ALLOW CHRYSLERS NEGLEGENCE TO HARM MY CHILD. I WOUDL SELL THIS BUT THEN SOMEONE ELSE WOULD END UP WITH A DEATHTRAP AND I WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO SLEEP. I JUST WANT IT FIXED... FOR FREE SINCE THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MANUFACTURING!
2001-12-06
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-01
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L5KL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: AT START UP RPMS GO TO 3000-3500 WITHOUT APPLYING ACCELERATOR, THEN RPM'S STAY UP 80 % OF TIME.*AK
1989 Jeep Cherokee recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
1997-05-02
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
- Consequence: PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
1996-12-27
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT AND THE BASE MANUAL BRAKES WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
1991-10-02
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: THERE MAY BE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM CONDENSATION FORMATION THAT CAN PLUG THE ABS BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FILTER; STRESS CORROSION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SNAP RING HAS BEEN TRACED TO CHLORINE LEAKING FROM THE LOW PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO BREAK; FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE.
- Consequence: CONTAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSEMALFUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; LOW PRESSURE HOSE LEAKAGE CAUSESLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ALSO RESULTS IN CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE MASTERCYLINDER SNAP RING, RESULTING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE; FAILURE OF THE FRONT BRAKEHOSE DUE TO HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WILL CAUSE FAILURE OF ONE HALF OF THEBRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN EXPECTED.
- Remedy: REPLACE ABS LOW PRESSURE HOSE; REBUILD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER; INSPECT, SERVICE INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
1990-10-02
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Summary: MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
- Consequence: HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.
- Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 1989 Jeep Cherokee problems:
What are Some common problems? - Jeep Cherokee Forum
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/what-some-common-problems-29380/
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/your-guide-extremely-common-problems-xj-how-fix-them-135869/
May 16, 2012 ... As you've already seen twice in this thread, broken wires in the door jambs are VERY common and usually the #1 source of electrical issues in ...
Common problems/weak parts on the 4.0 6cyl cherokee 84-01 ...
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Mar 21, 2007 ... 1989 Jeep Cherokee Hesitation Problem. 1989 Jeep Cherokee Limited Automatic 4.0 Litre Inline 6 cyl. 4WD 175,000 Miles I have been having a ...
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