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Jeep Cherokee 1993 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1993 Jeep Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

418Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
18Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
77Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes158 complaints

158 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V340000.

Vehicle Structure101 complaints

101 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V069000.

Seat Belts18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V037000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

93V037000Reported March 9, 1993 - 3,400 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 3,400 vehicles across all affected models.

97V069000Reported April 28, 1997 - 2,500 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 2,500 vehicles across all affected models.

99V340000Reported December 13, 1999 - 334,047 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 334,047 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP02005Opened April 25, 2002 - Closed September 10, 2002

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP95007Opened November 17, 1995 - Closed December 5, 1995

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA01005Opened January 24, 2001 - Closed July 15, 2002

DOOR HINGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA93025Opened October 29, 1993 - Closed November 25, 1994

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA97001Opened January 13, 1997 - Closed January 9, 1998

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 98V005000.

EA99014Opened June 28, 1999 - Closed March 28, 2000

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V136000.

PE92080Opened October 5, 1992 - Closed February 12, 1993

BRAKE PERFORMANCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE92083Opened October 14, 1992 - Closed January 15, 1993

STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE93057Opened June 14, 1993 - Closed October 29, 1993

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE95049Opened August 17, 1995 - Closed January 26, 1996

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96053Opened September 5, 1996 - Closed January 13, 1997

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ97004Opened March 20, 1997 - Closed September 18, 1998

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. Resulted in recall campaign 93V210000.

RQ98023Opened November 13, 1998 - Open

BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 98V005000.

SQ00009Opened May 26, 2000 - Closed January 24, 2001

DOOR HINGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199564
199649
1997100
199841
199928
200044
200130
200216
200314
200410
20055
20061
20074
20083
20102
20132
20141
20151
20171
20182
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.