1990 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

28 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 28
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
12
Engine
4
Cooling system
4
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
3
Exhaust system: emission control
2
Exhaust system
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Cooling system: radiator assembly
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Cherokee engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1990 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Engine · 200,000 miles · AZ

Driving over a normal pot-hole on a city street, the three bolts which hold the passenger side motor mount onto the engine block sheared off. Upon researching this on www.naxja.org on the internet, I have determined that this is in fact a very common problem with 4.0l equipped, manual transmission jeep xj cherokees. Vehicle is not in a driveable state presently due to this failure. Will have to drill out old broken bolt studs, replace studs, and inspect for additional damage.

Filed Jan 18, 2003 · Engine · 180,000 miles · TX

Without warning our 1990 jeep fuel injectors started leaking/spraying gas in the engine compartment, the car could have caught fire or possibly even explode due to all the gasoline the was being leaked.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NE · 1 injury

Consumer complains of ABS and brake lights continuosly coming on, vehicle has been to dealer on numerous occasions for repairs and replacement parts, also vehicle was involved in an accident because of said failures.

Filed Apr 20, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · IL

My problem matches the federal safety agency campaign number 90v177000 exactly, including make, model, engine, and transmission specifications, but for some reason, according to my VIN, my vehicle is not covered.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Keyless entry system has never worked, repair attempts on 17 occasions.

Filed May 14, 1999 · Acceleration, Engine · NC

Vehicle stalls at all speeds, especially when hitting bumps and parked on hills. Shuts off at idle, shutting down motor/power steering/brakes, etc. Shuts off and restarts when at speed, causing severe bucking/jerking.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Muffler and tail pipe failed. Mjs.

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL

Universal joints failed.

Filed Jan 21, 1999 · Engine · DE

The exhaust has a continual rattle at idle and I don't know if this is a safety concern ,it just started one day and I can not get a straight answer on what it is or if something is wrong with the vehicle. It is a major concern as I need to know if it is a fire hazard. Thank you. *k

Filed Jan 19, 1999 · Engine · WI

No summary provided by consumer

Questions about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee engine

Does the 1990 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Jeep Cherokee engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Jeep Cherokee engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad engine?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most engine complaints are 2014 (524 complaints), 2019 (472 complaints) and 2015 (371 complaints).