1990 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee. The newest campaign is 98V005000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Jan 1998. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor. NHTSA has 270 complaints on file for this model year. 6 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 98V005000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 560,369 units in total.

98V00500012 Jan 1998Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor
96V26000027 Dec 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
91V0030002 Oct 1991Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
91V06300015 Apr 1991Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
90V1770002 Oct 1990Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control

98V005000Received 12 Jan 1998. 293,369 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 1998.
96V260000Received 27 Dec 1996. 52,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 702. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Apr 1997.
91V003000Received 2 Oct 1991. 33,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the ABS brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine leaking from the low pressure hydraulic hose which may cause it to break; front brake hose to tire interference which may cause failure of the brake hose.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Contamination of the hydraulic fluid can causemalfunctioning of the anti-lock brake system; low pressure hose leakage causesloss of brake fluid and also results in corrosion and failure of the mastercylinder snap ring, resulting complete brake failure; failure of the front brakehose due to hose to tire interference will cause failure of one half of thebrake system resulting in a longer stopping distance than expected.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace ABS low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
91V063000Received 15 Apr 1991. 17,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Replace the ABS high pressure hose.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jul 1991.
90V177000Received 2 Oct 1990. 165,000 units.
Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
High engine idle when car is first placed in gear couldresult in unexpected acceleration.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 1991.

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Complaints by component

270 complaints, 368 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1990 Jeep Cherokee
All 1990 vehicles

1990 Jeep Cherokee: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1990 Cherokee	All 1990 vehicles	Cherokee, all years	Mentions
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	456.5	159.4	65.5	168
Vehicle Speed Control	154.9	43.8	45.8	57
Engine and Engine Cooling	95.1	104.4	34.9	35
Power Train	46.2	85.1	269	17
Fuel System, Gasoline	43.5	58.5	13.8	16
Electrical System	24.5	99	114.4	9
Visibility	19	32.8	9.2	7
Seat Belts	19	105.2	12	7
Exterior Lighting	16.3	17.7	11.2	6
Seats	16.3	22	7.1	6

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash: 15
Complaints that report a fire: 11
Injuries in the complaints: 13
Deaths in the complaints: 5
Date of the newest complaint: 28 Oct 2022

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1997, with 58 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1990 Jeep Cherokee
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA97001	Engineering analysis	BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13 Jan 1997	9 Jan 1998	98V005000
PE96053	Preliminary evaluation	BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5 Sep 1996	13 Jan 1997
PE95049	Preliminary evaluation	REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION	Suspension	17 Aug 1995	26 Jan 1996
PE93057	Preliminary evaluation	DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL	Power Train	14 Jun 1993	29 Oct 1993
PE91067	Preliminary evaluation	STEERING GEAR LOCKUP	Steering	16 Apr 1991	14 Jun 1991
EA90024	Engineering analysis	FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	26 Apr 1990	14 Jan 1991	91V003000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 1990 Jeep CherokeeThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1990 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/jeep/cherokee/1990/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee?: 560,369 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Cherokee have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 93 recall campaigns for the Jeep Cherokee, model years 1973 to 2026. 5 of them name the 1990 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee name most often?: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 168 of 368 component mentions, or 456.5 per 1,000. For all 1990 vehicles the figure is 159.4 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1990 Jeep Cherokee open?: No. Each of the 6 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.