1984 Jeep Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 18 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee. The part named most often is seat belts, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and vehicle speed control (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts4 57%
- Engine cooling2 29%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Jeep Cherokee version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 84V045000Apr 9, 1984Power train › Driveline › Differential unitCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1984, Wagoneer 1984
A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.
- 84V028000Mar 16, 1984SteeringCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1984, Wagoneer 1984
These vehicles may have bolts in the steering system that were not properly tightened.
- 84V024000Mar 7, 1984Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housingCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1984, Wagoneer 1984
Improper assembly of the rear axle may cause axle bearing failure and could result in the separation of a rear axle and wheel.
Recall details for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE89151Safety belt retractorClosed · Aug 11, 1989
- EA88005Elec. Rear windowClosed · Oct 23, 1987
- PE88001Fires caused by cltch lkClosed · Oct 23, 1987
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee.
Other model years of the Jeep Cherokee
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | — | 4 | — | 37 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 52 | 60,000 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 176 | 55,500 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 334 | 50,000 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,672 | 21,275 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 81 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 688 | 33,200 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 35 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2017 | 1,338 | 40,894 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 1,413 | 43,825 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,794 | 27,250 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 80 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 2,650 | 37,000 | 13 | 4 | 25 | 85 · More | Falling |
| 2006 | 17 | 26,235 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 229 | 59,650 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 369 | 71,500 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 366 | 76,900 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 399 | 98,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 390 | 104,040 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 447 | 136,650 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 608 | 105,928 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 519 | 115,000 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 418 | 130,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 113 | 118,490 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 233 | 172,602 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 270 | 142,868 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1989 | 191 | 139,634 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 97 | 75,544 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 57 | 90,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 21 | 169,774 | 4 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 17 | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Cherokee model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Jeep Cherokee is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1984 Jeep Cherokee been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Jeep Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Jeep Cherokee (Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.