1991 Jeep Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the 233 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was driving and then parked vehicle. Driver got out of the vehicle and went into her work place, and someone told her that the vehicle was smoking and on fire. The fire burned the inside of the vehicle/dash board and the roof. The consumer lost her vehicle due to the fire, and they don't know what caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #829322, filed 1998-10“While driving at 5-10 MPH lost all power and vehicle completely shut down, losing transmission fluid. Had to be pushed across three lanes of traffic. Vehicle gave no warning. Took to dealer, problem was not remedied. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8007578, filed 2002-04“While traveling about 65mph on the highway and without prior warning smoke was coming from the trunk area due to tail pipe being too close to floor melted, causing a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10032330, filed 2003-08“Engine makes squeaking noises. Took to dealer & mechanic had to replace crankshaft: pulley due to wobbling. Had serpentine belt had to be replaced also.”
NHTSA complaint #830666, filed 1998-11Engine 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 1991 Jeep Cherokee
163 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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