1990 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 178 complaints for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, 48% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 178 48% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 137,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 137,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent re a copy of a letter to the vice president regarding a car accident in arcadia, fl in march 2013. *smd a 1990 jeep cherokee was in a drainage ditch, across from two other vehicles, that were parked. The owners daughter got behind the wheel of the jeep,started it and placed it in drive, with the intention of removing it from the ditch, as she floored the gas pedal, the jeep flew out of the ditch going airborne, and knocked down the owner to the ground…
1. Reduced brake performance 2. Brake fluid leak in ABS pump motor assembly, permanently, reduced then lost brake performance 3. Nothing, old part is available additional notes: orr chrysler dodge jeep did not replace ABS pump motor assembly which has lifetime coverage. The dealership tried to convince me that the ABS pump motor assembly was not broken which is not true. Chrysler corp. Refused to provide assistance. I have filed a complaint with the ftc as well.
Other problems reported for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee
- Cruise control 57 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints