1994 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 519 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of the 519 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 97v069000 concerning the steering gear box. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact will have the vehicle repaired at his own expense. Update 1/11/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10145831, filed 2005-12“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the steering bolt broke loose and it is causing the steering wheel to jump around causing a loss of steering. Dealer notified. Nlm dealer stated that the vehicle isn't covered by recall# 9v069000. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #8020041, filed 2002-10“Power steering hose pulled away and caused an engine fire. Consumer was in the parking lock when she noticed smoke coming from under the hood, when consumer opened the hood, fire was shooting up from two spots on the side of the engine, consumer managed to put out fire, vehicle was towed to the dealer and the steering hose had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #986712, filed 1996-07“When driving at highway speeds only, t vehicle will experienced a sudden loss of power. Power steering went out, and vehicle's power died, but would pick back up. To keep power driver hasto play with the accelerator. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #852851, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 97V069000Apr 28, 1997During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1993–1996
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 22 | 7% |
| 2019 | 120 | 7% |
| 2018 | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 | 45 | 3% |
| 2016 | 54 | 4% |
| 2015 | 59 | 3% |
| 2014 | 119 | 4% |
| 2001 | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 22 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 7 | 12% |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee
205 complaintsEngine cooling
79 complaintsBrakes
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSeat belts
35 complaintsElectrical system
21 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology