1994 Jeep Cherokee engine and engine cooling problems
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving up hill, just starting out loud bang was heard followed by the engine fan hitting the fan shroud and radiator. Found 3 right side engine motor mount bolts that attach mount to block broken and motor dropped down about 2 inches. Scalding coolant caused minor burns on hands. *nm”
filed Dec 4, 2005
“Working 450 miles from my home I was going through an intersection I heard an awful sound of metal clunking around in engine (loud). Pulled into a repair shop and was informed that I had a very bad exhaust leak. The rattling has stopped upon my arrival so he never heard it. Man informed me to take…”
filed Jul 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 13 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 9 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 37 | 16% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 53 | 14% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 30 | 8% |
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.