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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4FJ58S6ML596692 · Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1J4FJ58S6ML•••••• 1991 Jeep CHEROKEE

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 1991 Jeep CHEROKEE build (5 vs 2).

5on this build
172on the model
86builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 3 Seat Belts 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes crash Sep 1996
While driving vehicle during rainy weather, another vehicle pulled in front, tried applying brakes, hit the vehicle, jumped island/divider, vehicle continued on, brakes failed to hold, wheel locked up, had no brake power
Seat Belts Jun 1998
The front driver's seat belt will not stay latched. It feels like one of the springs in the seat belt is broken. *ak
Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 1995
Exhaust head cracked, resulting in fumes in the vehicle. Tt
Service Brakes Dec 1995
Intermittent loss of the ABS brakes, causing loss of brakes and loss of power assist, the brake pedal goes to the floor. *ak the manufacturer has repaired the ABS failure in early 1997 and has indicated that there is going to be aformal recall of all jeep's who have this ABS…
Service Brakes Jul 1995
The ABS system burnt up. The valve stuck open and caused the motor to burn up. Please describe. Tt

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FJ58S6ML596692 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.