Complaints
368
Crashes
18
Fires
12
Injuries
15
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1102 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:127,554 mi
Crash-related:5
#240 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:10,000 mi
Crash-related:5
#314 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 102 | 5 | — | 127,554 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 40 | 5 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | — | 4 | 200,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 12 | — | 1 | 200,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 159,373 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 136,935 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
102
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,554
Unintended Acceleration
40
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
200,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
200,000
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,373
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,935
Brake Master Cylinder
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1990 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1990 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1990 Jeep Cherokee has 368 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 102 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (102 complaints, avg 127,554 mi); Unintended Acceleration (40 complaints, avg 10,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (14 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 113,074 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee include 18 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 6 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1990 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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