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1980 Jeep CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1980 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1980 Jeep Cherokee has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1980 Jeep Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

1980 vs. every other Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cherokee median. How we score

'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'06'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1980 Jeep Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ELEC. REAR WINDOWEA88005 · closed Mar 28, 1989
    Led to recall 87V-178
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA88009 · closed Jan 9, 1990
    Led to recall 88V-132
In owners' words

What Cherokee owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE TREAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE HAS SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE. I WAS NOT DRIVING THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.( DOT NUMBER: VD60AXC433 TIRE SIZE: 50R15LT )
Complaint 729921 · Sep 1, 2000

Own a 1980 Cherokee?

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