1994 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.*ak”
filed Aug 25, 2003
“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 *jb”
filed Aug 1, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- U.SCampaign 08V056000 · Feb 6, 2008
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
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 1994 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.