1987 Jeep Cherokee vehicle speed control problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1987 Jeep Cherokee — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact stated this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recalls; 97i002000 concerning the accelerator pedal , recall 88v106000 concerning the power assist hydraulic service brakes/recall 87v035000 concerning vehicle speed control linkages/ 86v159000 concerning the steering…”
filed Nov 14, 2005
“When braking after driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. As a result, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Recall 87v03500 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak the vehicle would not stop until the key was turned off. The engine would…”
filed Sep 30, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 81 | 5% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 20 | 3% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 60 | 5% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 76 | 5% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 120 | 7% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 185 | 7% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.