CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Jeep Cherokee has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 17 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (109 reports).
1989 Jeep Cherokee recalls
Most common 1989 Jeep Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 191 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 109 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 21 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
What owners report
I HAD MY JEEP TOWED TO THE DEALER AS I HAD NO BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. I RECEIVED A CALL STATING THAT THE ABS PUMP AND COMPONENTS WERE BAD, AND IT WOULD COST $1600 TO CONVERT IT TO NON ABS WITH MASTER CYLINDER, BOOSTER AND CUSTOM BRAKE LINES. I ASKED WHY IT WASN'T COVERED AS THE RECALL STATED THAT IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD PICK UP MY JEEP AND THEY COULD ORDER THE PARTS, BUT THEY WOULD NEVER ARRIVE. I THEN CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO BE GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR 10 DAYS. AFTER SPEAKING TO SEVERAL PEOPLE, I DEMANDED A SUPERVISOR WHO ALSO STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP ME DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE(1989 JEEP CHEROKEE). I EXPLAIN
DEALERSHIP CAN NOT GET PARTS TO FIX THE ABS BRAKES WHICH WERE RECALLED AND HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY. MY JEEP HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE NOVEMBER 2015 WAITING FOR PARTS. NOW THEY TELL US THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO GET THEM. I HAVE PAID ABOUT $350 TOWARDS ABS PARTS DURING THE TIME THAT IT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE PARTS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND I DROVE IT FOR 6 WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 75 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DELAMINATED AND CAUSED A WRECK IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED 3 TIMES I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH MINOR INJURYS. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE DOT STAMP IS AS FOLLOWS.BEYK8L1328.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 22 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO SEIZE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE ORDERED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE PART ONE MONTH LATER OR PROVIDE A DATE OF ARRIVAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES WERE UNRESPONSIVE WHEN APPLIED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 304,074.
1989 Jeep Cherokee questions
Does the 1989 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Jeep Cherokee?
Based on 191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (109), Vehicle Speed Control (46), Engine And Engine Cooling (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Jeep Cherokee has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.