1997 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sending unit” (24% of reports).
- 85fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sending unit: mentioned in 20 of 85 complaints (24%)
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 20 of 85 complaints (24%)
- Ran gas: mentioned in 8 of 85 complaints (9%)
- Correct levels: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 60,935 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 Cherokee | 5 | 0% | 14,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 12 | 0% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 8 | 3% | 131,000 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 17 | 5% | 54,163 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 11 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 32 | 8% | 115,500 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 85 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 21 | 5% | 181,000 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 13 | 2% | 131,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; equipment:other:labels; visibility:rearview mirrors/devices; visibility:power window devices and controls; exterior lighting; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: U.s. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.'
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required standards.
Fix: U.s. Drive right will make all the required modifications. A representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. The recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy can degrade over time, indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present.
Risk: Owners may not be aware that their vehicle is low on fuel increasing the risk of a vehicle crash if the vehicle stops due to no fuel.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car stalls ,shuts off while driving, hard to start. Instrument panels lights will not work. Dome lights will not work. Had to take fuse out to extinguished dome lights, otherwise stay on all the time . Gas gage shows that more gas in tank than really is. *tr
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly when slowing down or coming to a stop. The check engine light is on, however; the code that comes up is for the ignition which was already repaired and not the issue causing at hand. This malfunction is freakishly common when i look it up online for this make, model…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee sport. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading fluctuating. The contact stated he was unable to determine the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was included under nhtsa campaign id number: 97v194000…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Jeep Cherokees have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee (22% of the 390 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “sending unit”, in 20 of 85 complaints, followed by “fuel gauge” (20).
Other 1997 Jeep Cherokee problems
See all 1997 Jeep Cherokee problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Cherokee years.