1984 Jeep Cherokee
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 98 |
| 1989 | 191 |
| 1990 | 275 |
| 1991 | 234 |
| 1992 | 114 |
| 1993 | 418 |
| 1994 | 522 |
| 1995 | 610 |
| 1996 | 447 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 366 |
| 2000 | 369 |
| 2001 | 229 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2,650 |
| 2015 | 1,791 |
| 2016 | 1,411 |
| 2017 | 1,335 |
| 2018 | 685 |
| 2019 | 1,659 |
| 2020 | 314 |
| 2021 | 171 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
4 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
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Both front seat belts crumbled upon impact during accident and failed under stress.yh
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-02
Vehicle speed control
2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerates. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-16
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the motor will over heat causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-17
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1984-03-19Power train84V024000 Improper assembly of the rear axle may cause axle bearing failure and could result in the separation of a rear axle and wheel.
Remedy: The differential and axles will be inspected for the defect and replaced without charge, if necessary.
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1984-03-26Steering84V028000 These vehicles may have bolts in the steering system that were not properly tightened.
Remedy: The adjusting tube clamp bolt and the steering gear attaching bolt torque will be tested. The bolts will be tightened and the front wheel toe setting adjusted if necessary and at no cost to owner.
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1984-04-30Power train84V045000 A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.
Remedy: Pinion shaft and clips, and possibly the pinion gear, will be replaced without charge.
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1987-10-23Engineering analysisClosed 1989-03-28 Elec. Rear window
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1987-10-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-28 Fires caused by cltch lk
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1987-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 1990-01-09 Engine compartment fires
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1989-08-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-12-11 Safety belt retractor
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1997-09-15Vehicle speed control97I002000 Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety…
Remedy: Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 84V024000 · Power train
- Recall 84V028000 · Steering
- Recall 84V045000 · Power train
- Recall 97I002000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Jeep Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Jeep Cherokee have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.