1994 Jeep Cherokee structure problems
205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My mother was rear ended which caused the frame including the seat to completely not hold together,, my mother was ejected from the vehicle as it proceeded to roll over,, killing her instantly.”
filed Jul 27, 2015
“1994 jeep cherokee, door hinge manufacturing defect. There are two tsbs and a closed investigation concerning sagging door hing. My driver door upper hing sagging, weld is broken and now the hing plate is breaking away from the frame causing the door to sag and not close properly. Chrysler told me…”
filed Sep 13, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator…
9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2014Subject regarding floor pan corrosion. *slc
2302602 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2002Subject regarding door sag/creaking sound. *slc
2301702 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 20, 2002Exhibiting a creaking noise from the front door hinge area or the door may sag. *tt
2303001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 26, 2001
Structure problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 33 | 2% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 27 | 7% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
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.