1990 Jeep Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 10%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, 10% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Without warning our 1990 Jeep fuel injectors started leaking/spraying gas in the engine compartment, the car could have caught fire or possibly even explode due to all the gasoline the was being leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10002906, filed 2003-01, 180,000 miles“The exhaust has a continual rattle at idle and I don't know if this is a safety concern ,it just started one day and I can not get a straight answer on what it is or if something is wrong with the vehicle. It is a major concern as I need to know if it is a fire hazard. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #701106, filed 1999-01“My problem matches NHTSA campaign number 90v177000 exactly, including make, model, engine, and transmission specifications, but for some reason, according to my VIN, my vehicle is not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #721712, filed 2000-04“While driving there was a fire in the engine. The fire was put out by the fire department. Not sure what caused the fire. The Cherokee burned completely. It is possible that there was a fuel line leak or a fuel injector leak. The firewall protected the passengers until they were able to escape.”
NHTSA complaint #833258, filed 1999-01“Vehicle stalls at all speeds, especially when hitting bumps and parked on hills. Shuts off at idle, shutting down motor/power steering/brakes, etc. Shuts off and restarts when at speed, causing severe bucking/jerking.”
NHTSA complaint #706514, filed 1999-05Engine 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 1990 Jeep Cherokee
153 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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