1991 Jeep Cherokee engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1991 Jeep Cherokee — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *ak”
filed Aug 6, 2003
“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.*ak”
filed Apr 15, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break. *yc
110798 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 13 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 9 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 37 | 16% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 53 | 14% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 30 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.