1999 Jeep Cherokee Service and Repair Manual

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This is the factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee, matched to this exact model year so the data lines up with your specific engine and trim. It applies to both the 2.5L I4 and the 4.0L I6 across all four trims.

Engines

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

Trims

  • Classic
  • Limited
  • SE
  • Sport

Known issues on the 1999 Cherokee. Six recalls are on federal record for this model year: a hydraulic brake fluid loss that can decrease brake line pressure and increase stopping distance; headlights whose decreased lighting visibility can lead to a crash; a frontal air bag sensor/control module whose corrosion can illuminate the air bag warning light or allow inadvertent deployment; a disc brake rotor whose cast iron wear surface can separate from the hub and reduce braking; exterior lighting with decreased visibility that raises crash risk; and a fuel pump leak that could cause a fire in the presence of an ignition source. Owners have filed 516 complaints, and 61 technical service bulletins have been issued for the year.

From a routine brake service to an air bag warning light or a hard-to-trace lighting fault, it keeps you on the correct procedure and specification for your specific 1999 Cherokee.

NHTSA #06E02200013/03/2006Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAN

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTAN

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE

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 #00V10500011/04/2000Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. WATER AND/OR ROAD SALT IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE COULD LEAD TO CORROSION.

Consequence

SUCH CORROSION CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR COULD ALLOW INADVERTENT DEPL

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND LOCATE THE NEW MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMIS

NHTSA #00V13600010/05/2000Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP

Consequence

THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRA

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

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

NHTSA #06E01100001/02/2006Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DOD

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECAL

TSB #10229256

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10221686

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

TSB #10175735

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces

TSB #10021239

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

TSB #10013731

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

TSB #10007591

SUSPENSION SQUEAK/SQUAWK - STABILIZER BUSHING. *MJ

TSB #10003538

4.0L MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 61 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20020420Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND A FORD SEDAN REAR ENDED ME AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT UP IN FLAMES. THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS AND THE CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE UNSURANCE COMPANY. I WAS

20030220Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB

19990317Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THE JEEP CHEROKEE AND DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

20170613Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNED A 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SID

20040511Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. *AK *SC *JB

Showing the 5 most serious of 516 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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