1989 Jeep Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the 191 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“2 comments: 1.when Jeep first started ABS is engaged for 5 minutes of operation then disengages 2. After normal warm-up (especially on warm days), the brake motor pump fails to pump, the brake warning light comes on, and brake pressure is lost. Since the vechile is over 100k is this covered under previous recalls?”
NHTSA complaint #725556, filed 2000-07“Consumer experienced electrical wiring problems with the vehicle which caused the headlights, tail lights and gauge lights to fail, also the drivers power window wires caught on fire. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #553956, filed 2000-08“Recall repair of the oxygen sensor not performed, dealership said unit was o.k., however after leaving dealership dash indicator illuminated, signal of defect. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #548283, filed 1999-08“When traveling about 50 to 60 MPH on a busy highway the vehicle cuts off without no prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #818430, filed 1997-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 13 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 37 | 16% |
| 2000 | 53 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 30 | 8% |
| 1997 | 45 | 12% |
| 1996 | 54 | 12% |
| 1995 | 136 | 22% |
| 1994 | 79 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 8% |
| 1992 | 11 | 10% |
| 1991 | 17 | 7% |
| 1990 | 28 | 10% |
| 1989 | 13 | 7% |
| 1988 | 9 | 9% |
| 1987 | 8 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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