Complaints
287
Crashes
13
Fires
19
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#167 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:123,626 mi
Crash-related:2
#234 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:97,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#311 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 67 | 2 | — | 123,626 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 34 | 4 | — | 97,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 11 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 7 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 203,018 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 3 | — | — | 139,267 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | 1 | 140,000 mi |
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