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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1988 Jeep Cherokee Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1988 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 97 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle failed emissions due to a high hydrocarbon output/ problems with lights, brakes, windshield wipers, starter, and seat belts. There was a crack found in the exhaust manifold.”

NHTSA complaint #10042795, filed 2003-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202212%
202121%
202041%
2019111%
201830%
201771%
2016131%
2015151%
2014753%
2006635%
200194%
200092%
19993610%
1998164%
1997103%
1996164%
199571%
1994112%
1993154%
199211%
199121%
199062%
198953%
198811%
198516%

Other parts of the 1988 Jeep Cherokee

Vehicle speed control
25 complaints
Seat belts
20 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Jeep Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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