1990 Jeep Cherokee vs 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 29 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 142,868 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 143 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 5 |
| Power Train | 17 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 26 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 5 |
1990 Jeep Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.