Jeep Cherokee Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Cherokee across 17 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (186). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (12% of reports).
- 395fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 48 of 395 complaints (12%)
- Put park: mentioned in 33 of 395 complaints (8%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 26 of 395 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Jeep Cherokee at $1,600, and half of them between $1,100 and $2,250.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 229 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 395 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 3 | 38% | — |
| 2022 Cherokee | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Cherokee | 5 | 3% | 3,055 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 845 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 40 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 26 | 4% | 10,062 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 18 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 43 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 35 | 2% | 5,600 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 186 | 7% | 48,500 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 116,000 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 90,067 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 60,001 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 149,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 120,333 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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On September 23, 2026, my wife was driving our 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk on I-65 South at mile marker 105.1 when the vehicle lost drive power and could no longer be driven. She became stranded on the side of the highway, and I had to pick her up. The vehicle also rolled while the gear selector…
I was driving on a busy street. The fuel gauge said I had 10-12 miles of range left before I was out of fuel. 2 miles later, at a major intersection, my car stalled in middle of the intersection. A kind stranger help me push it off of the road. I could have been hit by a car. This is a major safety…
When i pulled into my garage the fuel gauge read 20 miles remaining and the needle was still in the yellow. The next morning when I got in my car it wouldn't start. Out of gas. Upon putting in a gallon of gas, the vehicle started and the gauge read "low". This is the second time this has happened…
Twice in the past year, the vehicle stalled after coming to a stop at a red light. The morning after the most recent incident, the car would not start. I had it towed to the dealership. That was Luther Brookdale Dodge, Jeep and Ram in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Two weeks ago, I began to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Cherokees have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 395 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Cherokee fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,100 and $2,250), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 48 of 395 complaints, followed by “put park” (33).
Other Jeep Cherokee problems
- Power Train problems (5,522)
- Electrical System problems (2,257)
- Engine problems (2,188)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (691)
- Service Brakes problems (647)
- Steering problems (598)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (574)
- Structure problems (522)
See all Jeep Cherokee problems.