Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments — runs 6.6× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
519Complaints
9Recalls
53Crashes
12Fires
27Injured
5Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments (32.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments complaints here are 6.6× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments
168 · 32.4%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
37 · 7.1%
not available
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Vehicle Speed Control
36 · 6.9%
Recalled
Recall 97I002000
Structure:body:door
35 · 6.7%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
32 · 6.2%
Recalled
Recall 99V340000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
28 · 5.4%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE28 · 5.4%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP19 · 3.7%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY17 · 3.3%
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER13 · 2.5%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11 · 2.1%
Percentages are the share of the 519 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 9 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT SUPPORT THELOAD OF REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT; THEASSEMBLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEATBELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE INABILITY TO SUPPORT THE LOAD OF REAR SEATPASSENGERS INCREASES T… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“OWNER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS BAD WELDS AND THAT SHE IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. OWNER FUTHER NOTES THAT DOOR HINGE FELL…”NHTSA complaint 810799 — filed 04/08/1997 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
“DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS FALLING OFF AT TOP OF HUNGE WELD. GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME OF VEHICLE IS GETTING LARGER. LOUD WIND NOISES CAN…”NHTSA complaint 808614 — filed 03/20/1997 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
“THE DRIVER'S DOOR WELD THAT HOLDS THE HINGE BROKE, TOOK TO DEALER, THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE DOORS .”NHTSA complaint 808610 — filed 02/04/1997 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Jeep Cherokee?
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments issues are the most-reported category, cited in 168 of 519 NHTSA complaints (32.4%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (37), vehicle speed control (36), structure:body:door (35). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1994 Jeep Cherokee have?
519 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 53 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 27 reported injuries. 5 deaths were reported.
Does the 1994 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V056000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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