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1984 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1984 Jeep Cherokee, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
7
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–21
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 84V045000 Reported 2,569 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.

    Remedy: Pinion shaft and clips, and possibly the pinion gear, will be replaced without charge.

  2. Steering

    NHTSA 84V028000 Reported 41,119 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    These vehicles may have bolts in the steering system that were not properly tightened.

    Remedy: The adjusting tube clamp bolt and the steering gear attaching bolt torque will be tested. The bolts will be tightened and the front wheel toe setting adjusted if necessary and at no cost to owner.

  3. Banjo housing (power train)

    NHTSA 84V024000 Reported 8,126 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Improper assembly of the rear axle may cause axle bearing failure and could result in the separation of a rear axle and wheel.

    Remedy: The differential and axles will be inspected for the defect and replaced without charge, if necessary.

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1984 Jeep Cherokee have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the motor will over heat causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified ts”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2002 · Engine and engine cooling

“Both front seat belts crumbled upon impact during accident and failed under stress.yh”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2000 · Seat belts

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer (Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–21 mpg
City / Highway15–19 / 17–24
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Jeep Cherokee model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Cherokee model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1973 Jeep Cherokee01
1974 Jeep Cherokee30
1975 Jeep Cherokee50
1976 Jeep Cherokee40
1977 Jeep Cherokee10
1978 Jeep Cherokee21
1979 Jeep Cherokee20
1980 Jeep Cherokee31
1981 Jeep Cherokee21
1982 Jeep Cherokee20
1983 Jeep Cherokee10
1984 Jeep Cherokee37
1985 Jeep Cherokee317
1986 Jeep Cherokee421
1987 Jeep Cherokee557
1988 Jeep Cherokee097
1989 Jeep Cherokee3191
1990 Jeep Cherokee5270
1991 Jeep Cherokee5233
1992 Jeep Cherokee1113
1993 Jeep Cherokee3418
1994 Jeep Cherokee5519
1995 Jeep Cherokee6608
1996 Jeep Cherokee6447
1997 Jeep Cherokee4390
1998 Jeep Cherokee5399
1999 Jeep Cherokee2366
2000 Jeep Cherokee1369
2001 Jeep Cherokee2229
2006 Jeep Cherokee017
2014 Jeep Cherokee132,648
2015 Jeep Cherokee111,789
2016 Jeep Cherokee91,409
2017 Jeep Cherokee61,336
2018 Jeep Cherokee7687
2019 Jeep Cherokee111,653
2020 Jeep Cherokee3316
2021 Jeep Cherokee4168
2022 Jeep Cherokee351
2023 Jeep Cherokee13
2026 Jeep Cherokee46

Checking a specific 1984 Jeep Cherokee

How do I know if my 1984 Jeep Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Jeep Cherokee; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V024000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.