RecallMyCar

1990 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, and owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
270
owner complaints to NHTSA
15 / 11
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–20
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 1990 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. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V005000 Reported 293,369 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

  2. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V260000 Reported 52,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.

    Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly…

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V003000 Reported 33,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the ABS brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine leaking from the low pressure hydraulic hose which may cause it to break; front brake hose to tire interference which may cause failure of…

    Remedy: Replace ABS low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V063000 Reported 17,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Improper insertion/crimping of the hose-to-end fittings of the high pressure hose on the anti-lock brake system can cause detachment of the hose from the ABS system, and discharge of hydraulic fluid.

    Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose.

  5. Cruise control (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 90V177000 Reported 165,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.

    Remedy: Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.

270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1990 Jeep Cherokee have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 5 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 141,275 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 58 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 30-45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that he increasingly applied pres”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 jeep cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop to stop the vehicle. The parking brake was engaged to stop vehicle. The v”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 3, 2020 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee (Cherokee 2WD, Cherokee 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–20 mpg
City / Highway15–18 / 19–22
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 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 1990 Jeep Cherokee

How do I know if my 1990 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1990 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 90V177000).

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.