Jeep Cherokee 1985
Model Cherokee made in 1985 by Jeep got 27 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, power train and structure. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 2.1l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 20/22/21 | 22/28/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 85 114 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 23/27/24 | 25/34/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 17 | 85 114 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/24/21 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 85 115 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 85 115 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/18/17 | 18/23/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 17 | 841226 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 17 | 841226 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 23/23/23 | 26/30/28 | D | $ 783 | 18 | 84 822 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 29/29/29 | 32/37/34 | D | $ 621 | 18 | 84 822 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 18 | 84 911 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 21/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 18 | 84 911 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 18 | 84 911 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/23/21 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 84 911 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 16/18/17 | 18/23/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 20/22/21 | 22/28/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 85 123 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/25/23 | 24/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 85 123 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 17 | 85 123 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 21/24/22 | 23/31/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 17 | 85 123 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/19/18 | 20/24/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 17 | 85 114 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 85 114 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 18/20/19 | 20/25/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 20/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 16/18/17 | 18/22/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 18 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 18 | 841121 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V106000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1984 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 05/05/1989 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/13/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power brakes.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.1 liter turbo diesel engine. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V122000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1984 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 265 | 01/02/1985 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/30/1984 | 11/13/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improperly tightened bolt on steering shaft allows the connector on the shaft to slip. steering movements will not be transmitted to the gear box. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The vehicle will be inspected and the upper pinch bolt will be tightened if necessary at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with turbo dieselengines.system: steering; steering shaft.consequences of defect: this defect could result in loss of steering controlwithout prior warning and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97I002000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1983 to 07/31/1995 | I | 1010400 | 09/15/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/02/1997 | 05/08/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:chrysler has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to install a shift interlock on these vehicles.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| 84V138000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1984 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2218 | 01/02/1985 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/02/1984 | 11/29/1984 | |||||||
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| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will have the module properly secured if necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with v-6 engines.system: accelerator; pedal assembly.decription of defect: vehicles may have an improperly secured plastic module (ecell timer) that could drop down and become jammed under the accelerator pedalassembly preventing the engine from returning to idle.consequences of defect: interference with the accelerator pedal assembly couldoccur without prior warning and could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 231693 | 03/01/1993 | 39539 | Redesigned liftgate latch. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 98733 | 12/01/1997 | 600604 | Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock. *yc | 11/05/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 2302602 | 06/10/2002 | 633948 | Subject regarding floor pan corrosion. *slc | 09/26/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| EA88009 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/16/1987 | 01/09/1990 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 88V132000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE88001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/1987 | 01/28/1988 | FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||
| PE89151 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/11/1989 | 12/11/1989 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA88005 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/1987 | 03/28/1989 | ELEC. REAR WINDOW | 87V178000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/10/1996 | |||
| During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Water pump replaced. *sd | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Cooling system failure. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/07/1994 | 2 | ||
| Engine caught fire at carburator area. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner failure. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 12/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Carburator rebuilt. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Hatchback latch failed. *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 12/02/1997 | |||
| Driving approximately 35mph and hit a patch of ice in the road , ran into media latch came loose and door flew open. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Water leak in the front floorboard. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Transmission failure. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Differential failed, causing wheels to lock up ,resulting in an accident/injury. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/10/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1985 | |
| Seat belt shoulder restraint part failure during normal use | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Front seat belt latches failed. *sd | |||
| Front seat belt buckles just fall apart. please describe. tt | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers seat belt jams fully extended, right rear belt jams intermittently, front right and middle rear buckle disintegrated. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's seat belt failed to retract prior to recall. | |||
| 01/01/1990 | 1 | ||
| Both front seat belt buckles came apart/also driver's side retractor broke. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt retractor spring broke, causing retractor to jam, leaving excess slack in seat belt. *aw | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Failure of the driver's side seat, the seat has become detached from the frame or the track of the vehicle, consumer has replaced the seat on two occasions. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| Both driver/passenger seat back will fail at joint resulting in seat back collapsing. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/19/2001 | |||
| Would be making a grinding noise when brakes were applied. was not able to turn wheel. brakes were sparking without being applied. this caused vehicle to shake. took to dealership , and mechanic found that brake pin broke loose and got caught.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| The firewall behind the master cylinder rusted and caused the cylinder to become unstable thus affecting the operation and performance of vehicle's clutch. *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/18/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle rollover during accident resulting in death.(attorney for consumer). | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle at normal speed rear tire blew out and tread separated, damaging the structural underbody floor panel of the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle at normal speed rear tire blew out and tread separated, damaging the structural underbody floor panel of the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving tire blew out without warning. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 3 | 09/29/1991 | ||
| Heater controls burn wiring and fans become inoperative. | |||