Driving over a normal pot-hole on a city street, the three bolts which hold the passenger side motor mount onto the engine block sheared off. Upon researching this on www.Naxja.Org on the internet, I have determined that this is in fact a very common problem with 4.0L equipped, manual transmission jeep xj cherokees. Vehicle is not in a driveable state presently due to this failure. Will have to drill out old broken bolt studs, replace studs, and inspect for additional damage.
Engine & cooling
1990 Jeep Cherokee Engine problems
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on June 23, 2005. They describe 0 crashes, 4 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Without warning our 1990 jeep fuel injectors started leaking/spraying gas in the engine compartment, the car could have caught fire or possibly even explode due to all the gasoline the was being leaked.
My problem matches nhtsa campaign number 90v177000 exactly, including make, model, engine, and transmission specifications, but for some reason, according to my vin, my vehicle is not covered. *Ak
Vehicle stalls at all speeds, especially when hitting bumps and parked on hills. Shuts off at idle, shutting down motor/power steering/brakes, etc. Shuts off and restarts when at speed, causing severe bucking/jerking.
MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE FAILED. MJS.
The exhaust has a continual rattle at idle and I don't know if this is a safety concern ,it just started one day and I can not get a straight answer on what it is or if something is wrong with the vehicle. It is a major concern as I need to know if it is a fire hazard. Thank you. *K
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While driving there was a fire in the engine. The fire was put out by the fire department. Not sure what caused the fire. The cherokee burned completely. It is possible that there was a fuel line leak or a fuel injector leak. The firewall protected the passengers until they were able to escape. *Ak *ml
Consumer parked vehicle, approximately 15 minutes after the engine shut off and vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totalled. Fire inspector discovered fire started in engine compartment. Vin.# Will be added at later time. *Ak
After driving all day (a couple hours) vehicle began to overheat. Usually happens in hot weather. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
When starting the vehicle consumer noticed left side of engine was on fire causing the wheel area and engine to completely burn. Consumer burned hands and got smoke in lungs. *Ak
ENGINE STOPPED.
DEFECTIVE REAR ENGINE SEAL. *AK
Antilock brakes failed, vehicle has defective rotors. Expansion tank exploded under the hood. Transmission does not shift properly. *Slc
Owner states that while driving vehicle pulled to the side of the road and vehicle caught on fire for no reason, the fire started in the engine compartment. *Ak
Consumer was driving and the motor mount came loose, took truck to dealer . Please describe .*Ak
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
VEHICLE OVERHEATS CONTINUALLY.
CRACKED EXHAUST. TT
Crack in exhaust manifold causes fumes to enter passenger compartment. *Aw
COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SD
Oxygen sensor failed prior to manufacturer's recall. *Ak
Jeep Cherokee engine complaints by year
Cherokee engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data