1990 Jeep Cherokee Service and Repair Manual

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The 1990 Jeep Cherokee service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year, so the specifications line up with your engine and trim. It applies to both factory engines — the 2.5L I4 and the 4.0L I6 — across all five trims.

Engines

  • 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, OHV
  • 4.0L I6 — 242 cu in, OHV

Trims

  • Base
  • Laredo
  • Limited
  • Pioneer
  • Sport

Known issues on the 1990 Cherokee. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year, both involving exterior lighting: a headlight fault and a separate exterior-lighting fault, each of which can decrease lighting visibility and result in a vehicle crash. Owners have filed 368 complaints and Jeep has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the year.

From a routine service interval to a stubborn no-start or a hard-to-trace lighting fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1990 Cherokee.

NHTSA #09E02500011/05/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

NHTSA #09E01200007/04/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

TSB #633948

SUBJECT REGARDING FLOOR PAN CORROSION. *SLC

TSB #618049

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

TSB #615688

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

TSB #612160

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

TSB #610635

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

TSB #609995

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

TSB #6088786

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

TSB #600862

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

Showing the 8 most recent of 17 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20130828Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE A COPY OF A LETTER TO THE VICE PRESIDENT REGARDING A CAR ACCIDENT IN ARCADIA, FL IN MARCH 2013. *SMD A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE WAS IN A DRAIN

20130828Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash reported1 injured

S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE A COPY OF A LETTER TO THE VICE PRESIDENT REGARDING A CAR ACCIDENT IN ARCADIA, FL IN MARCH 2013. *SMD A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE WAS IN A DRAIN

19950316Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

UPON STARTING VEHICLE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AW

19970807Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported2 fatalities

OWNER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND WOULD NOT STOP. VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 35 FEET BACKWARDS, STICKING AND KILLING OWNERS WIFE IN

20010705Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESCrash reported1 fatalities

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, AND RAN OVER OWNER'S WIFE. THIS OCCURRED IN JULY 1997.*AK ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP, VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND ST

Showing the 5 most serious of 368 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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