1993 Jeep Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 24%of 418 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 24% of the 418 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's door hinges came off the body of the Jeep while driving down the highway. The passenger side hinges are also loose. It looks to be faulty welding on the part of the manufactorer.”
NHTSA complaint #11129718, filed 2018-09, 155,555 miles“1. Doors loose from the body of the car. 2. Drivers door almost fell off. Passenger rear door fell completely off. 3. Parts repaired. Please see defect investigations documents inim-sq00009-9370p, inot-sq00009-15635p, inon-sq00009-15636p, inme-sq00009-15626, and in-ea01005-nn.pdf.”
NHTSA complaint #10088512, filed 2004-08, 50,000 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“Consumer was not able to engage or disengage emergency brake once its on. Also the floor board on the passenger side had rusted out. Emergency brake button fell off. Brake can no longer be disengaged. Vehicle parked and not in use.”
NHTSA complaint #8023325, filed 2002-11, 76,000 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 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10220995Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 33 | 2% |
| 2015 | 86 | 5% |
| 2014 | 110 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 47 | 11% |
| 1995 | 149 | 25% |
| 1994 | 205 | 40% |
| 1993 | 99 | 24% |
| 1992 | 11 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee
130 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir 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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