1999 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 31 complaints for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep cherokee. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The contact would have to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle would occasionally restart. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and dealer. The vehicle has been repaired numerous times by local mechanics, but the failure stills persists. The contact noticed that the failure was identical to the one mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number 08v059000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer).
Other problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 117 complaints
- Transmission 42 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 40 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints