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1993 Jeep CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 418 owner complaints about the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Cherokee median · #10 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints41898 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage118kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Jeep Cherokee has problems

418 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, hydraulic12313
Structure992
Power train445
Vehicle speed control3625
Electrical system356
Engine and engine cooling343
Steering183
Seat belts173
Visibility144
17 other systems7916

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

3 recalls

1993 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 99V-340 · Dec 13, 1999 · 334,047 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

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 97V-069 · Apr 28, 1997 · 2,500 vehicles

Risk. DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT…

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

1993 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

1993 Jeep Cherokee safety ratings

1993 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
15 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 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. DOOR HINGEEA01005 · closed Jul 15, 2002
    No recall
  4. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEA12005 · closed Nov 14, 2014
    Led to recall 13V-252
  5. DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAILEA93025 · closed Nov 25, 1994
    No recall
  6. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONEA97001 · closed Jan 9, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-005
  7. BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-340
  8. BRAKE PERFORMANCEPE92080 · closed Feb 12, 1993
    No recall
  9. STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILSPE92083 · closed Jan 15, 1993
    No recall
  10. DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAILPE93057 · closed Oct 29, 1993
    No recall
  11. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  12. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONPE96053 · closed Jan 13, 1997
    No recall
  13. STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLYRQ97004 · closed Sep 18, 1998
    Led to recall 93V-210
  14. BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATIONRQ98023 · still open
    Led to recall 98V-005
  15. DOOR HINGESQ00009 · closed Jan 24, 2001
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cherokee owners report

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

DT: THE OWNER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND FRONT END SHOOK. OWNER CALLED DEALER, WHO STATED VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED A WEEK LATER. OWNER KEPT CALLING DEALER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY ANSWER. THEN, OWNER CONTACTED A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO SAID THAT THIS…
Complaint 10130268 · Jul 27, 2005
THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN BACK. IT IS LOCKED IN PLACE. I HAVE TO PULL THE WIRE OFF THE DISTRIBUTOR & THE BATTERY CABLE TO KILL IT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON. ALSO, THE HEATER, WS WIPERS & RADIO WILL NOT COME ON. MY BRAKE PEDAL STAYS DOWN CONSTANTLY, I HAVE…
Complaint 10058330 · Feb 17, 2004 · 117,610 miles
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Complaint 8020537 · Oct 9, 2002

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