1988 Jeep Cherokee vehicle speed control problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1988 jeep cherokee. The engine began to idle excessively. The contact applied both feet on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down. Suddenly, the key was removed from the ignition. The engine shut off and the vehicle accelerated into a ditch. The driver…”
filed Mar 4, 2010
“Vehicle was parked with engine running, consumer applied brake and put vehicle in reverse. Vehicle went backward at high speed, and hit parked vehicle. Accident report stated vehicle went 86 feet, and hit parked vehicle at 50 mph. No injuries. $ 2030 damage to vehicle. *ak consumer stated the…”
filed Oct 11, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 81 | 5% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 20 | 3% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 60 | 5% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 76 | 5% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 120 | 7% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 185 | 7% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
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.