1993 Jeep CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
234 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
130,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments is the most frequently named component, appearing in 43 of 234 complaints (18.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 47 | 20.1% |
| Steering behavior | 17 | 7.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 3.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 43; Vehicle Speed Control: 16; Structure:Body:Door: 15; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 14; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Electrical System:Ignition: 8; Steering: 8; Tires: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 9
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 211 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
1995: 64; 1996: 34; 2000: 44; 2001: 30; 2002: 16; 2003: 14; 2004: 10; 2005: 5; 2006: 1; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2010: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 47 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10008282 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)
LEFT SIDE DOOR, DRIVER SIDE, HINGES AND INSIDE WELDING OF DOOR IS DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING THE DOOR MECHANISM TO BREAK DOWN IN A JEEP CHEROKEE 1993.SPORT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009218 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
THE VEHICLE HIT AN ANIMAL, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011390 · 2003-03-11 (March 11, 2003)
THE DOOR HINGE WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO OPEN ALL THE WAY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011390 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017546 · 2003-04-24 (April 24, 2003)
THE REAR VIEW MIRROR DIMMER SWITCH CIRCUIT OVER HEATED WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021889 · 2003-05-22 (May 22, 2003)
DOOR HINGE WELD BREAKING OUT. *MR *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021889 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022987 · 2003-06-12 (June 12, 2003)
DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE FALLING OFF WELDS, FAULTY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022987 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023257 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)
DOOR WELDS BROKEN STRUCTURE PLATE THIN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023259 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)
HORN OPERATES SPORADICALLY WHILE DEPRESSING HORN SWITCH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023259 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V037000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1993-03-09 (March 9, 1993)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V069000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported: 1997-04-28 (April 28, 1997)
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 THE FILLET WELD WILL BE ADDED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V340000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Reported: 1999-12-13 (December 13, 1999)
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗