Complaints
297
Crashes
14
Fires
11
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1103 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:166,947 mi
Crash-related:2
#215 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:160,020 mi
#313 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Avg mileage:185,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 103 | 2 | — | 166,947 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | — | — | 160,020 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 13 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | 176,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 7 | 1 | — | 233,198 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 162,927 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 5 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 2 | — | 170,468 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
103
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
166,947
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,020
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
185,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
176,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
233,198
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
162,927
Brake Master Cylinder
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,468
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Jeep Cherokee has 297 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 103 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (103 complaints, avg 166,947 mi); Brakes (15 complaints, avg 160,020 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (13 complaints, avg 185,000 mi). 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 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 171,245 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee include 14 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 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 1991 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 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 1991 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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