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Other or unknownPart report

1989 Jeep Cherokee Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%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 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of the 191 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“I have tried to get answers from the dealer and the auto manufacturer. But have had no luck! My car is awful! Want to know if recall on paint job was done as second owner, was I not notified. Paint is peeling off. No safety defect mentioned in summary.”

NHTSA complaint #707647, filed 1999-06

“I am in the process of dealing with divison of consumer affairs regarding chrysler reimb. Me for a complete paint job. There are many other complaints out there, but chrysler still denies responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #709546, filed 1999-08

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
202248%
20212715%
20203811%
201926216%
201817425%
201734326%
201631622%
201526014%
201428611%
200616%
200173%
2000113%
199992%
1998154%
199772%
1996112%
199571%
199482%
199361%
199142%
199041%
198963%
198712%
198516%

Other parts of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee

Brakes
92 complaints
Vehicle speed control
45 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibility (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 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