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1994 Jeep CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 519 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Cherokee median · #8 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51994 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage129kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Jeep Cherokee has problems

519 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
Structure2055
Engine and engine cooling793
Service brakes, hydraulic6410
Power train3813
Vehicle speed control3827
Seat belts351
Electrical system215
Tires132
Steering132
16 other systems6915

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

5 recalls

1994 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

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 11V-279 · May 6, 2011 · 1,126 vehicles

Risk. INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 93V-161 · Sep 27, 1993 · 12,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT SUPPORT THELOAD OF REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT; THEASSEMBLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH…

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

1994 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Jeep Cherokee safety ratings

1994 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
9 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 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. BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-136
  6. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  7. STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLYRQ97004 · closed Sep 18, 1998
    Led to recall 93V-210
  8. BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATIONRQ98023 · still open
    Led to recall 98V-005
  9. DOOR HINGESQ00009 · closed Jan 24, 2001
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cherokee owners report

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

MY MOTHER WAS REAR ENDED WHICH CAUSED THE FRAME INCLUDING THE SEAT TO COMPLETELY NOT HOLD TOGETHER,, MY MOTHER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS IT PROCEEDED TO ROLL OVER,, KILLING HER INSTANTLY.
Complaint 10743933 · Jul 27, 2015
1994 JEEP CHEROKEE, DOOR HINGE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THERE ARE TWO TSBS AND A CLOSED INVESTIGATION CONCERNING SAGGING DOOR HING. MY DRIVER DOOR UPPER HING SAGGING, WELD IS BROKEN AND NOW THE HING PLATE IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE DOOR TO SAG AND NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CHRYSLER TOLD ME…
Complaint 10090916 · Sep 13, 2004 · 168,000 miles
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BOLT CAME OUT AND WEAKENED THE PART THAT CONNECTS THE DOOR TO THE CAR AND ALMOST MADE THE DOOR FALL OFF. IT HAD TO BE WELDED BACK TOGETHER. *JB
Complaint 10064601 · Apr 5, 2004

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