1987 Jeep Cherokee Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 33%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 240,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1987 Jeep Cherokee, 33% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 240,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The throttle was stuck and the vehicle accelerate and hit an embankment. And roll three or more times. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001699, filed 2002-12, 280,000 miles“When braking after driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Recall 87v03500 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicle would not stop until the key was turned off. The engine would race while trying to stop and would overcome the usage of full braking. The engine racing had occurred during the start of the vehicle. The engine would be turned off and on again, then would return to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10041963, filed 2003-10, 200,000 miles“1. Accelerator sticks intermittently, have to restart Jeep several times to get it to idle down. If I am traveling down the road it will accelerate by itself up to 3500 RPM making braking difficult. Have to pull over and restart Jeep until it unsticks itself. 2. Have noticed really loose front end from the time I bought it from dealer. I replaced a tracking arm and front shocks, now it is making a clunking noise at low speed turns, I read under NHTSA defects that I'm not the only one with this steering problem.”
NHTSA complaint #720152, filed 2000-03“Dt: the contact stated this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recalls; 97i002000 concerning the accelerator pedal , recall 88v106000 concerning the power assist hydraulic service brakes/recall 87v035000 concerning vehicle speed control linkages/ 86v159000 concerning the steering linkages, and 86v160000 concerning the fuel system deliver: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. She contacted daimler/chrylser, and they stated this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10142616, filed 2005-11“The consumer was sitting in the vehicle with the engine idling in front of a hospital entrance, when all of a sudden the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a building. Six people were injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10014853, filed 2003-04Related recalls
- 87V035000Mar 18, 1987Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1987, Wagoneer 1987, Comanche 1987
- 87V022000Feb 25, 1987Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1987, Wrangler 1987, Wagoneer 1987 +2 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 83 | 5% |
| 2018 | 20 | 3% |
| 2017 | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 | 76 | 5% |
| 2015 | 120 | 7% |
| 2014 | 185 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 72 | 12% |
| 1994 | 38 | 7% |
| 1993 | 36 | 9% |
| 1992 | 19 | 17% |
| 1991 | 12 | 5% |
| 1990 | 54 | 20% |
| 1989 | 45 | 24% |
| 1988 | 25 | 26% |
| 1987 | 19 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1987 Jeep Cherokee
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology