1988 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle failed emissions due to a high hydrocarbon output/ problems with lights, brakes, windshield wipers, starter, and seat belts. *mr there was a crack found in the exhaust manifold. *scc *jb”
filed Oct 16, 2003
“When I come to a stop or near stop, and turn either to the left or right, the engine shuts down as I start entering into the intersection. It does this only when I have turned the steering wheel to start my turn. It has actually stalled when I'm nose out into traffic. Most of the time it will catch…”
filed Jul 12, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 7 | 15% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 22 | 15% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 33 | 12% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 336 | 21% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 189 | 28% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 341 | 26% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 296 | 21% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 326 | 18% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 448 | 17% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 19 | 8% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 44 | 12% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 26 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.