Jeep Cherokee 1986
Model Cherokee made in 1986 by Jeep got 24 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 8 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, power train and structure. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and visibility. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.1l, 2.5l and 2.8l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 28/31/30 | 31/40/35 | D | $ 599 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/24/22 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 25/34/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/19/18 | 19/25/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 850829 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 28/29/28 | 31/37/33 | D | $ 643 | 18 | 851118 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 19/22/21 | 22/28/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 851111 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 22/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 18 | 851111 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/23/21 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 851030 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 21/25/23 | 23/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 18 | 851111 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 17/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 18 | 850829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/22/18 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 18 | 850829 |
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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V139000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1985 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 14643 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/29/1985 | 11/05/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. consequence of defect: if the fuel line becomes disconnected, spills gasoline and an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel line fitting.vehicle description: jeeps equipped with 4 cylinder t.b.i. engine. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V159000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1986 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6958 | 12/29/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/09/1986 | 12/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel misalignment with eventual loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering linkage couplers.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V146000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 4928 | 03/06/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/07/1986 | 11/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: accelerator.vehicle description: light trucks and multi purpose passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/01/1991 | 2 | ||
| Engine caught fire twice. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/28/1996 | |||
| Motorized seat belts: driving approximately 25mph and an other vehicle hit first vehicle head-on, seat belt split at bottom. four people were in vehicle and 3 were injured and one was killed. trying to find out the defect of seat belt that caused it to split. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 2 | 01/02/1998 | |
| In cold weather front driver's seat belt fell apart. dealer has repaired seat belt twice, but problem has returned. *ak consumer examined pieces in question and found that they contained plastic parts and is questioning how plastic could be strong in the event of an accident. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Both my right seat belts have broke and no longer work. my front right broke while i ,the owner ,was in the passenger seat. if an accident had occur i could have been seriously injured. i have a 1 year old daughter and wouldn't want her belt to break while i am driving. i feel the manufactor should replace all my seat belts for the safety of my family. i have even noticed my driver seat belt lock coming apart slowly.t | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Passenger's seat belt cover broke off while it was being used. rear passenger seat belt also broke off while trying to latch it. contacted dealer & was informed buckle was repairable. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 2 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Female end of seat belt system (lt&rt)disintigrated and can't be fixed. i am afraid that in an emergency, the mechanism won't be able to be released. does the manufacturer need to replace these safety devices?? | |||
| 4 | |||
| Seat belt fasteners fail continually. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Seat belt buckles failed. | |||
| 4 | 09/01/1986 | ||
| 4 out of 5 female seatbelt couplings failed/plastic covers break and receptical falls apart. *ak | |||
| Driver's side seat belt buckle mechanism has fallen apart. please describe details. tt | |||
| 07/13/1995 | |||
| Seat belt failure, plastic belt buckles are broken, unable to latch seat belts. *ak | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Red release button has broken, unable to latch seat belt. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/19/1999 | 0 | ||
| While trying to put on brakes vehicle pulled to the left. this caused the consumer to lose control. consumer said car went into a ditch. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While having new tires put on mechanic noticed that back brakes were down to rivets, and will start tearing into the drums. consumer stated this was why vehicle was leaking brake fluid very badly. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 05/04/2002 | |||
| Consumer having problems with power brakes booster . hard to stop vehicle. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Ongoing steering problem reported by previous owner & experienced by present owner; steering wander, esp. at freeway speeds, all parts undamaged or replaced inc. tie rods, struts, shocks, bushings, etc...; alignment to specs without improvement. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 06/27/1989 | 1 | ||
| Rear tailgate popped open in a rear collision , ejecting consumer 80ft. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Ongoing steering problem reported by previous owner & experienced by present owner; steering wander, esp. at freeway speeds, all parts undamaged or replaced inc. tie rods, struts, shocks, bushings, etc...; alignment to specs without improvement. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Ongoing steering problem reported by previous owner & experienced by present owner; steering wander, esp. at freeway speeds, all parts undamaged or replaced inc. tie rods, struts, shocks, bushings, etc...; alignment to specs without improvement. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Ongoing steering problem reported by previous owner & experienced by present owner; steering wander, esp. at freeway speeds, all parts undamaged or replaced inc. tie rods, struts, shocks, bushings, etc...; alignment to specs without improvement. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/11/1998 | 3 | 11/04/1997 | |
| Driver heard a pop at 50 mph, and while applying the brakes the vehicle dropped to the ground and slip to a stop. after exiting the vehicle, the driver noticed the wheel and axle had come off the vehicle and come to rest on the side of the road. the incident happened two additional times within one week. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 4 | ||
| Consumer has a 1986 jeep comanche with 19,000 on rear tires & 24,000 on front tires, center of the tire was separating, firestone fr360 p215/75r15, firestone dealer didn't prorate tires because of wear.*ak *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 09/27/1996 | 2 | 08/26/1994 | |
| The engine idles very high. please give more detailed information.*ak | |||