Complaints
571
Crashes
60
Fires
17
Injuries
50
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#168 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
#267 complaints
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
#331 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:10,000 mi
Crash-related:19
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 68 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 67 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 31 | 19 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 21 | 2 | — | 117,610 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 20 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 16 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | 2 | — | 108,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 188,750 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 6 | 1 | — | 131,250 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 187,050 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
68
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
67
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
31
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,610
Structure:Body:Door
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,000
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
188,750
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,250
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
187,050
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Jeep Cherokee has 571 NHTSA complaints, 60 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 68 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (68 complaints); Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments (67 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (31 complaints, avg 10,000 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 1993 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,651 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Jeep Cherokee include 60 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 50 injuries, and 3 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 1993 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 Jeep Cherokee?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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