1991 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 1991 Jeep Cherokee problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1991 Jeep Cherokee, several common problems have been reported:
- Throttle Position Sensor Issues:
- Symptoms: Rough running engine, hesitation while accelerating, and hard starting.
- Solution: Replacement of the entire throttle body or just the sensor itself.
- Oil Leaks:
- Common Leaks: Valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket.
- Symptoms: Oil seeping near the valve cover corners.
- Solution: Replacement of the gaskets by removing the old ones and installing new ones.
- Transmission Range Selector Switch Problems:
- Symptoms: Delayed shifting during acceleration.
- Solution: Average cost to fix is $800 with an average mileage of 18,000 miles.
- Exhaust Manifold Concerns:
- No specific details provided in the search results.
- Ignition Wires Troubles:
- No specific details provided in the search results.
These issues highlight some of the common problems faced by owners of the 1991 Jeep Cherokee. It is essential for potential buyers to be aware of these issues to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and maintenance of this vehicle.
What is the biggest problem with Jeep Cherokee?
Some of the most common problems with Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs include the following:
- Power Steering Failure: A vehicle's power steering system helps you maneuver your SUV, especially when turning or driving at low speeds. ...
- Engine Issues. ...
- Other Electrical System Problems. ...
- Safety Concerns.
What year did the Jeep Cherokee have problems?
While the fifth generation (2014-2020) of the Jeep Cherokee is known for its transmission problems, the 2014 and 2015 models are said to be the most problematic. These models suffer from stuck gears, poor throttle response, and rough coasting.
What engine is in a 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
Engines
| Name | Displacement | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 L TurboDiesel Douvrin J8S | 2,068 cc (126 cu in) | 1985–1994 (1985–1987 in North America) |
| 4.0 L AMC 242 | 3,959 cc (242 cu in) | 1987 |
| 1988–1990 | ||
| 1991–2001 |
What's the value on a 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
1991 Jeep Cherokee Value - $1,323-$6,909 | Edmunds.
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.
What engine is in a 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
Engines
| Name | Displacement | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 L TurboDiesel Douvrin J8S | 2,068 cc (126 cu in) | 1985–1994 (1985–1987 in North America) |
| 4.0 L AMC 242 | 3,959 cc (242 cu in) | 1987 |
| 1988–1990 | ||
| 1991–2001 |
What year did the Jeep Cherokee have problems?
The first year the Grand Cherokee hit the market was rough as it had some issues in need of addressing, most notably from its TIPM sensor. While 2012-2015 models had some of the same issues, the teething hit 2011s hardest.
1991 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
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seat belts problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Jeep Cherokee vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Jeep Cherokee
The NHTSA has received 286 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Jeep Cherokee. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
2022-11-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-08
- VIN: 1J4FN78S5ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The brake warning light was illuminated. The depressed the brake pedal with extreme force and the vehicle came to a stop. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed because the vehicle was an older vehicle. The contact was informed that had already been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V260000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was imported from Canada, and once it was imported, the vehicle warranty was voided. The failure mileage was 175,000.
2019-02-15
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-06
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT BECAME STIFF AND HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL FROM A GREATER DISTANCE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUNTINGTON BEACH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (16701 BEACH BLVD, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, (714) 841-3999) AND A PRESSURE TEST WAS PERFORMED, WHICH FOUND AN INTERNAL LEAK AT THE ABS PUMP AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SYSTEM DID NOT BUILD UP OVER 800 PSI AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,970.
2017-08-15
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-23
- VIN: 1J4FJ58S5ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT LOST BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY WHILE BEING OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYAN AUTO MALL (LOCATED AT 1000 HIGHWAY 55 E, BUFFALO, MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), WHICH STATED THAT THE COMPONENT HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
2017-07-24
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-21
- VIN: 1J4FN78SXML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKED OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT ABOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN THAT INCLUDED A WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COVERED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE PER THE CAMPAIGN DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIR. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.
2017-04-21
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN HUNTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING ABS BRAKE ISSUES ON HIS 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PUMP TO REPAIR THE ABS BRAKES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL #96V260000 *JS
2016-12-23
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-02
- VIN: 1J4FJ78S6ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE SLOW TO RESPOND AND FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-12-22
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-22
- VIN: 1J4FJ78S6ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY ABS PUMP HAS FAILED, AND CHRYSLER IS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH NHTSA RECALL #96V260000 HAVING TO DO WITH THE ABS PUMP. THE RECALL CLEARLY STATES THAT "THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE". I CALLED THE CHRYSLER RECALL CENTER TODAY, AND AT 5:01PM PST, SASHA TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THAT PART, AND I WAS DENIED HELP. THE NHTSA RECALL CLEARLY STATES OTHERWISE. TRYING TO FIND ANSWERS ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER DENYING AND REFUSING SERVICE, BECAUSE APPARENTLY THIS PART CAN NO LONGER BE HAD. WHY IS THEIR DIRECT CONFLICT WITH THE STATED LIFETIME COVERAGE ON THE RECALL? I ALSO LEARNED THAT LAST YEAR CHRYSLER WAS FINED $105 MILLION BY THE NHTSA FOR MISHANDLING RECALLS. IF THE NHTSA ALLOWS CHRYSLER TO DENY THIS, LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY MAY FALL ON BOTH PARTIES, AS I WILL BE CONTINUING WITH LEGAL ACTION. *TR
2016-07-18
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-16
- VIN: 1J4FN78S0ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED EVEN THOUGH THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 096V26000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. IN MAY OF 2016, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A SEOND TIME BECAUSE THE ABS PUMP MOTOR FAILED TO OPERATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER BEING PRODUCED AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE AT THE FAIR VEHICLE PRICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INTERESTED IN THE AMOUNT OFERED PER THE REPURCHASE PROGRAM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. ...UPDATED 09/19/16 *BF *CN
2016-06-16
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-16
- VIN: 1J4FJ78SXML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STIFF AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
2016-04-12
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-05
- VIN: 1J4FN78S1ML
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXTREME PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH BRAKE FLUID, THE FLUID LEAKED OUT QUICKER THAN ANTICIPATED. AS A RESULT, THE MANUAL BRAKING SYSTEM HAD TO BE USED INSTEAD OF THE POWER ASSIST BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE HORN SOUNDED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER ASSIST BRAKE UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000.
2015-04-22
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-05
- VIN: 1J4FJ78S9ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT PROPERLY RELEASE AND THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE CONNECTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM NEAR THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED FOR THE ABS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE PEDAL AND LIFT THE PEDAL TO GET IT TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL THAT WAS NOT REPAIRED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM THE RECALL INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2015-02-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-02
- VIN: 1J4FN78S3ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND AN EXTENDED DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY WAS COMPLETED IN 1998 AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE LIFETIME WARRANTY LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,780. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT AND A RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER BRAKE FUNCTION WAS LOST. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS THE MASTER AIR PUMP. THE CONSUMER LEARNED A THE ISSUE IN QUESTION WAS RECALLED AND THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN 1998. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, CHRYSLER WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THE REPAIR HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE, NOT TO MENTION IT WAS A $3,000 REPAIR. UPDATED 03/30/15
2015-01-09
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-09
- VIN: 1J4FJ78S0ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: BRAKES TOTALLY FAIL, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE SAFELY. NO WARNING, THE DASHBOARD CHECK ABS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER GAVE ME THE RUN-AROUND WHEN I ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKES PREVIOUSLY. *TR
2015-01-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: 1J4FJ78S3ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ABS PUMP FAILURES. WHEN THE PUMP FAILS, THERE IS NO POWER BRAKES AND IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR. *TA
2014-07-15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-03
- VIN: 1J4FN78S9ML
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE POWER ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO STATED THAT THE ACCTUATOR AND RS SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000. UPDATED 8/29/14*CN UPDATED 09/17/2014 *JS
2013-11-21
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-23
- VIN: 1J4FJ58S9ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH A DELAYED RESPONSE. AFTER REPEATEDLY APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 6000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,735.
2013-10-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-26
- VIN: 1J4FJ58S9ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 MY BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DO NOT WORK . UNDER THE RECALL THERE IS A LIFETIME WARRANTY. I TOOK IT INTO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AT 6/26/13. IT IS NOW OCTOBER! I'VE BEEN DRIVING AROUND HAVING LITTLE TO KNOW BRAKE POWER BASICALLY OUT OF NECESSITY , AND THEY DID NOT OFFER ME A LOANER OR ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP. *TR
2012-10-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-11
- VIN: 1J4FJ58S7ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I REPLACED MY ABS PUMP MOTOR ON MY 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE IN OCTOBER 2006. MOPAR PART NUMBER R2007515. THE PART HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V260000. I HAVE SENT NUMEROUS SUBMISSIONS TO BE REIMBURSED AND EVERYTIME THEY FIND SOME EXCUSE NOT TO PAY. THEY CLAIM IT WAS REPAIRED IN 2001, I HAVE THE DEALER INVOICE STATING THAT ABS ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. MOPAR PART NUMBER R4746415, NOT THE ABOVE MENTIONED PUMP. THE LAST TIME I SUBMITTED MY PAPER WORK IN SEPTEMBER. THEY CLAIMED NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIND THIS RECALL DESPITE ME GIVING THEM THE RECALL NUMBER BOTH THE NHTSA # AND CHRYSLER RECALL #702. THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS. ANY HELP I CAN RECEIVE FROM YOU WOULD BE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS. THANK YOU. *TR
2012-07-19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-02
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON 1993- 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED, NHTSA IS CONDUCTING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON 1993-2001 MODEL YEAR JEEP CHEROKEE'S DUE TO POTENTIAL, EXTRAORDINARY FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS. APPARENTLY, THESE HAZARDS STEM FROM THE FACT THAT THE CHEROKEE'S FUEL TANK IS LOCATED NEAR THE REAR AXLE, MAKING IT VULNERABLE TO REAR-END COLLISIONS. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, WHY IS THE ANALYSIS ONLY LIMITED TO 1993-2001 WHEN HIS 1991 MODEL HAS THE SAME FUEL TANK LOCATION. *JB
2012-06-27
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-06
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD NEED AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 153,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2010-11-23
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-22
- VIN: 1J4FJ78SXML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Summary: 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED WITH ACTIVE ABS RECALL WAS SOLD BY DEALER BEFORE REPAIR OF THE ABOVE WAS COMPLETED. *TR
2010-10-18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-10-01
- VIN: 1J4FN78SXML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD. THE CONSUMER STATED HE DISCOVERED THE MASTER CYLINDER NEARLY EMPTY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE ABS PUMP AND ACTUATOR HAD FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS PUMP AND ACTUATOR FAILED AGAIN WHICH LEFT HIM WITH NO BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN, WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ABS PUMP WAS LEAKING. *JB
2009-05-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-29
- VIN: 1J4FJ78S6ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE BRAKES HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY, BUT IT IS NOT BEING HONORED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND WILL NOT REPAIR IT AGAIN UNLESS THE CONTACT ASSUMES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
2007-12-16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1J4FJ58S2ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I RECENTLY INSTALLED NEW BUMPSTOPS ON THE REAR OF MY JEEP AND NOTICED A DECREASE IN BRAKING ABILITY. TODAY WHILE DRIVING I HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING MY BRAKING SYSTEM AND MY JEEP FOR DAMAGE. I NOTICED THAT I HAD A REAR BRAKE LINE COLLAPSED. I REMEMBER READING ABOUT RECALL 90V206000. IT STATED THAT "CONTACT AT FULL JOUNCE MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBE TO COLLAPSE AND RESTRICT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE LEFT REAR BRAKE WHICH AFFECTS THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE." THIS WAS QUOTED FROM THIS SITE. I READ THE DOCUMENTS THAT WERE LINKED, AND EVEN THOUGH MY VIN DOES NOT PULL UP THE RECALL, WHICH I HAVE GONE TO A DEALER UPON BUYING MY VEHICLE AND HAD THEM MAKE SURE ALL RECALLS WERE PERFORMED. THEY DID NOT SAY I NEEDED THE RECALL REFERENCED. MY JEEP DOES MEET ALL THE OTHER PARTS OF THE RECALL IN TERMS OF WHAT VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED. *TR
2006-04-12
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1J4FT5852ML
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PARTICULAR INCIDENT INVOLVED SAID VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARD DOWN A SUBTLE GRADE AFTER THE OWNER EXITED THE VEHICLE W/KEYS IN HAND. THE VEHICLE SHIFT LEVER WAS ENGAGED IN D (DRIVE) AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE IMPACTED ANOTHER CAR INCURRING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF SAID VEHICLE. WHEN VEHICLE MOTOR IS TURNED OFF, WHILE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS ENGAGED IN D (DRIVE), R (REVERSE), 3, OR 1-2 (LOW GEAR) AND IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED, VEHICLE CAN MOVE FREELY FORWARD OR BACKWARD (AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR). FOLLOWING INCIDENT, CONDITIONS LEADING TO THE INCIDENT COULD BE RECREATED AT WILL (VEHICLE ROLLED FREELY WHILE IN GEAR AND ENGINE TURNED OFF). VEHICLE DOES NOT ROLL FREELY WHILE IN P (PARK). *NM
1991 Jeep Cherokee recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 1991 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.
2006-03-23
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
1998-01-12
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
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.
1991-04-15
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST, LEAVING ONLY MANUAL BRAKESAND DECREASING STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DISCHARGE OFHYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE AREA OF THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.
1991-02-11
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BRAKE FLUID TUBE MAY ALLOW THE TUBE TO CONTACT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DAMAGING THE TUBE.
- Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
- Remedy: REPOSITION BRAKE TUBE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH STEERING SHAFT; ALSO, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED BRAKE TUBES.
1990-12-18
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: SUSPENSION JOUNCE BUMPER COULD CONTACT LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBE WHEN SUSPENSION IS AT FULL JOUNCE (BOUNCE).
- Consequence: CONTACT AT FULL JOUNCE MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBE TOCOLLAPSE AND RESTRICT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE LEFT REAR BRAKEWHICH AFFECTS THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: REPLACE LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBE WITH TUBE DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH BUMPER.
Negative 1991 Jeep Cherokee car reviews
Positive 1991 Jeep Cherokee car reviews
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234,000 miles with no engine or transmission repairs. I just traded it in for a new car and I have to admit, I was sad to see it go!
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Your Jeep sounds like a real trooper! With 112000 miles on it and still going strong, it's clear that it's been well taken care of. It's impressive that it's been able to handle such tough terrain, and it's great to hear that it's been such a reliable vehicle for you. Even with the road noise, it's clear that you've had a lot of fun driving it in so many different places. It's understandable that you're ready for a sedan now, but it's great that you're planning to keep the Jeep around for all your hunting, hauling, and commuting needs. It sounds like it still has a lot of life left in it!
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I've been driving Jeeps since I started driving and this one is fantastic! It's comfortable, reliable, and durable - what more could you want? With 14,800 miles on it, it's still running strong. It's perfect for any outdoors person and stylish enough to take out on the town. It has pure pulling power, so don't be afraid to hook up your trailer or boat. It has a smooth ride on the highways, but remember to replace the shocks when needed. If you can find a clean one, don't hesitate to buy it!
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When you first bought your Cherokee in May 1996, it already had 100,000 miles on it. With a touch-up in the paint and some new tires, it was just like new. You took it so far into the woods that the only vehicles at the end of the trail were a Jeep Wrangler and another Cherokee. The Jeep has quite good acceleration too. When you hit the gas, there is this amazing feeling of raw power. You would never get rid of it!
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Overall, I'm really glad I bought this car. It's 13 years old and has 145k miles on it, but it's been running great without any engine or transmission problems. That's pretty rare to find in a car these days. I did have an oil leak and drove without oil for a while without realizing it, but even that didn't cause any extra problems. Jeep Cherokees are definitely one of the most reliable and dependable cars out there.
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Keshaun Gorczany 2024-10-15
Sorry to hear about the issues you've been having with your Jeep. It sounds like you've had to replace quite a few parts already. Have you considered taking it to a trusted mechanic for a diagnosis? They may be able to help you identify and fix the electrical problems you're experiencing.
Jesse O'Reilly 2024-07-23
I bought this Jeep at a public auction, and while it has been a good car, it has had its fair share of repairs. Within 4 months, I had to replace the thermostat, serpentine belt, all fluids, oil twice, tire weights, tire alignment, tire balancing, CV joint, steering column bolts, radiator, muffler, and even the transfer case chain! Despite all of this, it is still fun to drive, although the gas mileage could be better. If you're considering buying a used one, make sure to check it out very carefully!