Complaints
516
Crashes
49
Fires
34
Injuries
36
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:60,079 mi
#224 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:65,381 mi
Crash-related:1
#321 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 48 | — | — | 60,079 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 24 | 1 | — | 65,381 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 20 | 3 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 19 | 14 | — | 117,250 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 19 | — | 12 | 32,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 19 | 7 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 5 | 93,222 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 15 | — | — | 142,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 5 | — | 90,367 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | 3 | — | 92,738 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | — | — | 124,260 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 118,053 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | 1 | 63,667 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | 2 | 336,250 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 2 | 55,725 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 58,180 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | 41,808 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 5 | 1 | — | 40,613 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | — | 21,811 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 148,711 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 5 | — | — | 81,857 mi | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,079
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,381
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
Air Bags:Frontal
19
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,250
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
32,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
19
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
93,222
Seat-Related Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,750
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,367
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,738
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,260
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,053
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,667
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
336,250
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
55,725
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,180
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,808
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,613
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,811
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,711
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,857
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Jeep Cherokee has 516 NHTSA complaints, 49 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (48 complaints, avg 60,079 mi); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (24 complaints, avg 65,381 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (21 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 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,752 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee include 49 crash-related reports, 34 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 4 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 1999 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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