1993 Jeep Cherokee: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 418 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints); the 1991 and 1992 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 418 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2018
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2018
“Hitting bumps at 55 mph sends vehicle into uncontrollable frenzy. Cannot control vehicle, must slam on brakes and practically come to a complete stop to regain control. I know thousands of jeeps suffer this "death wobble" please do something. *js”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that after refueling, gasoline leaked from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2012
“My car is a 1993 jeep cherokee is has a same problem as a recall #97v069000 it need the reinforcement plates.,the frame is crack and the steering gear attaching bolts are broken because of it, I went to the deller marino chrysler jeep dodge location 5133 w irving park rd ,and I spoke with the assistant service manager jorge alicea, about this recall because my VIN # is not in the list well please make understand this people my car has the same problem than the recall shows please ,my car is affected with this problem my VIN my car a jeep cherokee sport body style carry all and [xxx]or my email I use this car for work please [xxx]. *tr”Owner report · Steering · May 2009
“Ignition switch failed while trying to start..hard to turn, then quit altogether, had to have jeep towed to repair facility. Had to have switch and coil replaced . The coil was located in a bad place on motor. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2008
“1993 jeep cherokee 4x4 4.0 in-line 6. Jeep stalls at 1/4 tank of gas while at idle. Jeep bucks on highway at 1/4 tank of gas, continues to run. This problem just started. Jeep stalls at 1/4 tank of gas while making left hand turns, this problem has been constant since owned for two years. Tune-up done, fuel filter replaced. Researched left hand turn stalls seem to be consistent with other jeep owners complaints, suspect faulty fuel tank. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 jeep cherokee sport. While the vehicle was stopped for approximately five to six seconds, the contact was rear ended. The two front seats went into a full reclining position. The contact sustained injuries and a police report was filed. The seats are still locked in the reclined position. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 187,100 and failure mileage was 187,050.”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 jeep cherokee. The vehicle accelerated while in the reverse position and crashed into a building. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no warning indicators or injuries. The local pep boys could not diagnose the failure. A police report was filed. The contact possesses pictures. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2007
“After the consumer shifted the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle lurched backward and ran over the consumer. Consumer was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 51 of these complaints and injuries in 43 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
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.
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.
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."
Remedy: PROVIDE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS TO VEHICLE OWNERS FOR APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLES.
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 THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
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.
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.
DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.
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 THE FILLET WELD WILL BE ADDED.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 418 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Jeep Cherokee. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Jeep Cherokee problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 130,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Jeep Cherokee have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.