1989 Jeep Cherokee Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about 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 5 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of the 191 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.
“Was traveling 50mph & had heard a noise. Started to have shaking in the steering wheel. Stopped vehicle & checked tires. Left front tire was flat & the tread had separated & was shredded. Had to get tire replaced, but did not have tire. Tires were not the original tires on the Jeep Cherokee. Firestone atx, 0235/75rf15 with 20,000 miles on a 1989 Jeep, Cherokee. Firestone replaced the three tires at no charge to customer.”
NHTSA complaint #870898, filed 2000-09“While driving the Jeep about 30 MPH, michelin spare tire exploded in the back of the Jeep. The belts separated from the tire and the tire cover sheared off. The roof liner was damaged by the explosion. The dome light was also damaged. $850.00 worth of damage was done to the Jeep. Michelin has not replaced the tire, or taken responsiblity for damages to the Jeep. Michelin tire xw4, manufactured in 1988.”
NHTSA complaint #823633, filed 1998-06“This tire and rim is the original spare tire that came with the vehicle when new. Spare tire was mounted on rear axle of vehicle for first time use. After a few miles of use, noticed a tire wobble condition. Thought it was one of the front tires so replaced them with new. Problem persisted. Swapped out rear tires and rims with others and isolated the problem to be the nos spare that I had just put on 100 miles earlier. With the intention of bringing the tire/rim to a tire dealer for inspection, remounted this tire/rim in the spare tire carrier in passenger compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #747631, filed 2001-06Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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