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Jeep Cherokee 1994 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1994 Jeep Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

519Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
12Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
82Complaints 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.

Vehicle Structure206 complaints

206 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine85 complaints

85 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes68 complaints

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

Power Train40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V161000.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V056000.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

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

Equipment12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V279000.

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.

08V056000Reported February 6, 2008 - 107 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 107 vehicles across all affected models.

11V279000Reported May 6, 2011 - 1,126 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 1,126 vehicles across all affected models.

93V161000Reported September 27, 1993 - 12,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 12,000 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.

EA99014Opened June 28, 1999 - Closed March 28, 2000

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

PE95049Opened August 17, 1995 - Closed January 26, 1996

REAR AXLE SHAFT 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.

199566
199681
199754
199854
199954
200071
200154
200236
200323
200410
20054
20074
20081
20101
20111
20142
20153
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.