1993 JEEP CHEROKEE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

571

Owner Complaints

60 Crashes 17 Fires 3 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

4

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

The 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE has received a total of 571 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (68 complaints), Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments (67 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (31 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE, potentially affecting up to 1,471,101 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 99V340000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

| 334,047 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF...

Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

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Recall 97I002000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

| 1,010,400 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Consequence: PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

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Recall 97V069000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

| 2,500 vehicles affected

Defect: DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.

Consequence: DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE FRAME RAIL. VEHICLES THAT SHOW CRACKS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT PLATES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE FREE OF CRACKS WILL HAVE A SLOT CUT IN THE CROSS MEMBER AND...

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Recall 93V037000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 3,400 vehicles affected

Defect: THE TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INDICATES A MINIMUM TIRE SIZE LARGER THAN THE TIRE ACTUALLY FITTED TO THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence: INSTALLATION OF THE WRONG SIZE TIRES TO THE RIM COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: PROVIDE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS TO VEHICLE OWNERS FOR APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

571 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 68 1 Injury
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 67
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 31 19 Crashes 11 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 20
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 16 5 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 16
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 11
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 10
Steering
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 2 Deaths
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 8 3 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 7
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 6
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Electrical System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11129718 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 155,555 miles
THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES CAME OFF THE BODY OF THE JEEP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE PASSENGER SIDE HINGES ARE ALSO LOOSE. IT LOOKS TO BE FAULTY WELDING ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTORER.
#11119502 | STEERING | | 235,000 miles
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE BECAUSE OF THE OEM STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN RONALD REAGAN PARKWAY IN DAVENPORT, FL PULLING A TRAILER AND HIT A MINOR BUMP POT HOLE IN THE ROAD WHEN MY JEEP STARTED TO EXHIBIT THE 'DEATH WOBBLE,' I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT, BUT BEING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND A TRUCK NEXT TO ME I WAS SCARED OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLE.
#11119502 | SUSPENSION | | 235,000 miles
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE BECAUSE OF THE OEM STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN RONALD REAGAN PARKWAY IN DAVENPORT, FL PULLING A TRAILER AND HIT A MINOR BUMP POT HOLE IN THE ROAD WHEN MY JEEP STARTED TO EXHIBIT THE 'DEATH WOBBLE,' I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT, BUT BEING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND A TRUCK NEXT TO ME I WAS SCARED OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLE.
#11030321 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 230,350 miles Fire
I OWN A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOCKED UP ON JULY 4, 2017, WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN, ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER BEING STARTED, WITHOUT ANY HARD BRAKING. THE NEXT DAY THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED. TODAY, 9/28/2017, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER CAR BEING STARTED TO DRIVE TO WORK, A SHIMMY DEVELOPED. WHEN I GOT TO WORK A FEW MILES LATER, THE CALIPER WAS LOCKED AGAIN AND WAS SMOKING. IN 1998, WHILE DRIVING MY FATHER'S 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE (NOT THE SAME ONE I NOW OWN), THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED ONTO THE TIRE AND CAUSED A LOT OF SMOKE. I ASSUMED IT WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AT THE TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT THINGS WILL GO WRONG WITH OLDER VEHICLES IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BEING USED AND BECOMING WORN, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON POINT OF FAILURE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR THAT STARTED HAPPENING WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE STILL RELATIVELY NEW. BRAKE PROBLEMS ARE AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THING TO OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLES IN QUESTION, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, SO I FEEL THIS MERITS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STRONG AND RELIABLE, AND I STILL SEE SO MANY OF THEM OUT ON THE HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS. I CLICKED "NEXT" AND ONE OF THE QUESTIONS IS, "WAS THERE A FIRE?" I AM GOING TO CLICK YES BECAUSE THERE WAS A COPIOUS AMOUNT OF SMOKE BUT WANT TO CLARIFY HERE THAT THERE WERE NO FLAMES THAT I SAW.
#10810440 | WHEELS | | 299,000 miles
FOUND 8 WIRE STRANDS PROTRUDING FROM SIDEWALL OF ONE TIRE ON FRONT OF CAR WHILE WASHING THEM

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Safety Rating for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

2301702 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR SAG/CREAKING SOUND. *SLC

2303001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

EXHIBITING A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DOOR HINGE AREA OR THE DOOR MAY SAG. *TT

110798 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

NHTSA has opened 4 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE.

Investigation EA01005 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

DOOR HINGE

Investigation SQ00009 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

DOOR HINGE

Investigation PE92083 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILS

Investigation PE92080 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

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