1994 Jeep Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 79about this part
- Share
- 15%of 519 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 79 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 15% of the 519 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Working 450 miles from my home I was going through an intersection I heard an awful sound of metal clunking around in engine (loud). Pulled into a repair shop and was informed that I had a very bad exhaust leak. The rattling has stopped upon my arrival so he never heard it. Man informed me to take it slow on way home but get it looked at very soon.on my way back, the radiator fan started marking a noise like it was hitting something. Pulled over and saw that a bolt was ready to fall of the fan. Tightened as best as I could &. Also noticed that a bolt to the shroud missing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080378, filed 2004-07, 115,000 miles“Driving up hill, just starting out loud bang was heard followed by the engine fan hitting the fan shroud and radiator. Found 3 right side engine motor mount bolts that attach mount to block broken and motor dropped down about 2 inches. Scalding coolant caused minor burns on hands.”
NHTSA complaint #10144414, filed 2005-12, 235,000 miles“I have numerous problems with this vehicle and I only put 10k miles on it. They are A/C, electrical, engine, water pump, and iam going back in because front end is making noise. Ill be back to you folks again”
NHTSA complaint #711053, filed 1999-09“My vehicle has been either hesitating or cutting off for the past 2 years. I have taken it to my mechanic twice and claims he doesn't know what is causing the problem. He is aware that Jeep Cherokee's have this problem but not the solution. The problem is getting progressively worse. At the beginning it would hesitate then correct itself. Then it started cuting off 1or 2 times in a driving session (20 minutes) and I was able to restart it. Now its cutting off 2 to 3 times and the last time it won't restart without a jump. …”
NHTSA complaint #721705, filed 2000-04“Parts within inside of catalytic converter looked like a honeycone pieces of material which was being held by asbestos. Piece has started to come apart, causing material to become free. Also, there was a rattling noise when driving vehicle. Also, asbestos was going out of exhaust pipe which could cause a health hazard. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #877915, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine 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 1994 Jeep Cherokee
205 complaintsBrakes
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSeat belts
35 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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