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1993 Jeep Cherokee Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
34about this part
Share
8%of 418 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the 418 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“You need to fix this nhsta web site so people can enter complaints without all the validation - it was very painful to enter this request and I bet many people just give up. Examples: I looked for chrysler and could not find other was not an option, too many other companies to scroll through - finally I realized daimler chrysler. Also I entered a perfectly valid and the web site would not accept it saying it was invalid. Now - on to the real issue... 1993 Jeep cherokees with 50k-70k miles will stall on highway/other roads (quite dangerous). Vehicle restarts after 1-2 retries. …”

NHTSA complaint #10192297, filed 2007-06, 70,000 miles

“After the consumer shifted the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle lurched backward and ran over the consumer. Consumer was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10108540, filed 2005-01, 73,000 miles

“When Jeep gets to running temperature (5-10 minutes) it will back and stall when you go to take off from a stop. Very dangerous when merging with traffic or at busy intersection. Had been in shop for 10 weeks, replaced computer, tried many sensor replacements to no avail, mechanic gave up, now at dealership where they can find nothing wrong (no computer code stored) when it is just running.they have not driven it on the road for fear of breaking down in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10043081, filed 2003-10, 108,000 miles

“The floor was so rusted, which was not visible until th fire broke out. I had replaced the converter and muffler from midas, and on the way back the car caught on fire. After the vehicle was totalled, there seemed to be rusted floor with holes.. I am just complaining so that others could be aware of this. Especially when the vehicle is less than ten years old.”

NHTSA complaint #763949, filed 2002-07

“While driving vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced ignition switch so when it stalls, driver can start it up by using the switch. Presently, the switch malfunctioned, and won't start up vehicle. Dealer cannot determine the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #834310, filed 1999-02

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
202041%
2019131%
201841%
201750%
201660%
2015101%
201490%
2006212%
20013716%
20005314%
19993610%
1998308%
19974512%
19965412%
199513622%
19947915%
1993348%
19921110%
1991177%
19902810%
1989137%
198899%
1987814%
198615%
198516%
1984229%

Other parts of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee

Brakes
130 complaints
Body and structure
99 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
44 complaints
Vehicle speed control
36 complaints
Electrical system
35 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Seat belts
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 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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