1994 Jeep Cherokee electrical problems

21 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Wiring: interior/under dash
6
Wiring
3
Horn
3
Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
2
Wiring: front underhood
2
Ignition: switch
1
Ignition: module
1
Ignition
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Cherokee electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 12

Related recalls

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported February 6, 2008 · 107 vehicles affected

What is wrong: U.s. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.'
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required standards.
Remedy: U.s. Drive right will make all the required modifications. A representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. The recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1‑888‑632‑5936.

Recall number 08V056000 · Recall details

What 1994 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Electrical · TX

Ignition switch has failed 6 times in 6 years (beginning 2/98).

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · GA

Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down, usually while slowing down at intersection. Happens about once weekly. Starts immediatly after coasting to stop. Runs flawlessly at all other times.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Electrical · NY · fire · 1 injury

While driving on expressway a child smelled gas. Smoke started coming from under neath dashboard, and then flames, jeep bursted into flames before consumer could actually pull over. Driver's leg was burned while trying to exit, also another driver noticed flames from under jeep.*ak

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Electrical · LA · fire

When starting up vehicle wires in the dashboard caught on fire, and consumer had to evaluate the vehicle. Cause unknown.

Filed May 1, 2002 · Electrical · FL

The vehicle was parked and without prior warning the headliner was smoking. And the lights will not come on. The dealership is aware of the problem.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Electrical, Steering · OK · crash · fire · 2 injuries

When turning the corner at 25 MPH consumer lost control and hit a tree on the drivers side. Consumer backed up and started driving when vehicle started to smoke. Consumer got out and vehicle caught fire. It was a total loss. Consumer feels this was very unsafe.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Electrical · WI

Consumer complains that in the engine compartment the wire line connector is shorting out from getting wet, resulting in a loss of front parking lights, and driving lights, consumer was told by service technician that it was due to a bad engineering design.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Electrical · MI

Wiring harness under dash has corroded, causing wires to melt. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Electrical · OR · fire

This is my wife's car. Switch assembly actually caught fire. Talked to several jeep technicians-this is a regular occurrence. Confirmed with auto salvage yards that this part is regularly purchased as replacement for melted connectors. Jeep technicians confirm this is the same part on all 1987-1996 jeep cherokees. I have in my possession 2 connectors showing fire/melting damage. This is serious enough that I think you should look into it.

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Battery failed. Nlm

Questions about the 1994 Jeep Cherokee electrical

Does the 1994 Jeep Cherokee have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the electrical of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Jeep Cherokee electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 08V056000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have the most electrical problems?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most electrical complaints are 2014 (450 complaints), 2017 (342 complaints) and 2019 (342 complaints).