1991 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

17 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
5
Engine
5
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
4
Exhaust system
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Cherokee engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Engine · OR · fire

While traveling about 65mph on the highway and without prior warning smoke was coming from the trunk area due to tail pipe being too close to floor melted, causing a fire.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · NY

While driving at 5-10 MPH lost all power and vehicle completely shut down, losing transmission fluid. Had to be pushed across three lanes of traffic. Vehicle gave no warning. Took to dealer, problem was not remedied. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Both u-joints in the front axle were replaced.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · IL

The engine is rougher sounding for the low miles, even the gears sound too worn.

Filed Nov 7, 1999 · Engine · DC · fire

Possible engine failure caused engine fire. Nlm

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Engine · KY

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Nov 12, 1998 · Engine · CA

Engine makes squeaking noises. Took to dealer & mechanic had to replace crankshaft: pulley due to wobbling. Had serpentine belt had to be replaced also.

Filed Oct 22, 1998 · Engine · NY · fire

Consumer was driving and then parked vehicle. Driver got out of the vehicle and went into her work place, and someone told her that the vehicle was smoking and on fire. The fire burned the inside of the vehicle/dash board and the roof. The consumer lost her vehicle due to the fire, and they don't know what caused the fire.

Filed Apr 7, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · RI

Brake rotors failed prior to recall notice.

Filed Apr 3, 1998 · Engine · FL

Oil pan around drain plug continuously leaks oil.

Questions about the 1991 Jeep Cherokee engine

Does the 1991 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Jeep Cherokee engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 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 (473 complaints) and 2015 (371 complaints).