1982 Jeep Cherokee
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 97 |
| 1989 | 191 |
| 1990 | 270 |
| 1991 | 233 |
| 1992 | 113 |
| 1993 | 418 |
| 1994 | 519 |
| 1995 | 608 |
| 1996 | 447 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 366 |
| 2000 | 369 |
| 2001 | 229 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2636 |
| 2015 | 1776 |
| 2016 | 1398 |
| 2017 | 1323 |
| 2018 | 678 |
| 2019 | 1582 |
| 2020 | 258 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT USED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION"S FIRST GEAR.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION LUBRICANT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Campaign 82V125000 — check if this car was fixed
ELEC. REAR WINDOW
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.
Campaign 87V178000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1982 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 82V125000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 87V178000 (visibility) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1982 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1982 Jeep Cherokee have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.