1989 Jeep Cherokee Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 24%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 24% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1989 Jeep Cherokee. While placing the vehicle in reverse, it immediately accelerated to 22 MPH out of the driveway. The contact had to place both feet on the brake pedal in order to seize the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10743940, filed 2015-07, 97,000 miles“No problems were suggested by any dealer in my area sought out (two dealers),problems in these reports that I have filed were fixed by my self(owner)''''. Please advise for recourse if any? No defect (s) mentione din summary.”
NHTSA complaint #717073, filed 2000-01“The report which came back to me on this problem was numbered, campaign id #90v177000. The failed part is the throttle position sensor . When I called the dealer they said that the chrysler corp. Had to provide this recall, but according to the recall history on this particular vehicle, theres been a few. What I'd like to know is if I can get these problems or problem fixed before it becomes an accident, by that I mean that the engine keeps racing after I start it, I had the idle motor replaced at 179.00 dollars and its still racing or idling fast. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #704080, filed 1999-03“Vehicle was idling in park, was shifted into drive while foot was on the brake, vehicle accelerated to approx. 60 MPH while foot was pressed as hard as possible on brakes and was only stopped by shifting into neutral. Engine was still racing at full throttle until shut off. Car was towed to mechanic where the problem is still being diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #748927, filed 2001-07“Abs system repeatedly fails, even after recall work done. Chrysler only pays for 1st repair. Throttle position sensor has been repaced 5 times in 4 yrs. Chrysler claims that my vehicle was manufactured before recall for this part. They are wrong!!! The repeated failure of this part has many times caused vehicle to accelerate out of control!!!”
NHTSA complaint #722806, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 90V177000Oct 2, 1990Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1989–1990, Comanche 1989–1990, Wagoneer 1989–1990
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 1989 Jeep Cherokee
92 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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