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1991 Jeep CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 233 owner complaints about the 1991 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year44% below the Cherokee median · #19 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints23332 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage175kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Jeep Cherokee has problems

233 complaints 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
Service brakes, hydraulic1454
Engine and engine cooling173
Service brakes150
Seat belts143
Power train133
Vehicle speed control125
Electrical system95
Service brakes, air70
Seats63
12 other systems242

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

5 recalls

1991 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.

–no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 98V-005 · Jan 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-260 · Dec 27, 1996 · 52,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-063 · Apr 15, 1991 · 17,000 vehicles

Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST, LEAVING ONLY MANUAL BRAKESAND DECREASING STOPPING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-023 · Feb 11, 1991 · 425 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 90V-206 · Dec 18, 1990 · 160 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Jeep Cherokee safety ratings

1991 Jeep Cherokee 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Jeep Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP02005 · closed Sep 10, 2002
    No recall
  2. VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP95007 · closed Dec 5, 1995
    No recall
  3. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONEA97001 · closed Jan 9, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-005
  4. DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAILPE93057 · closed Oct 29, 1993
    No recall
  5. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  6. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONPE96053 · closed Jan 13, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cherokee owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11492742 · Nov 8, 2022 · 175,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10712283 · Apr 22, 2015
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…
Complaint 10691011 · Feb 27, 2015 · 146,780 miles

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