1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 95,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sending unit” (25% of reports).
- 150fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 95,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 52%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 37 of 150 complaints (25%)
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 30 of 150 complaints (20%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 17 of 150 complaints (11%)
- Gasoline structure: mentioned in 11 of 150 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 150 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | 6,500 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 56,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 25,000 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 188,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 124,471 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 0% | 69,000 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% | 80,500 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 36 | 2% | 57,600 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 22,611 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 55,000 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 74,500 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 35 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 55,225 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 43 | 3% | 61,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 62 | 4% | 77,886 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 99 | 10% | 102,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 150 | 15% | 95,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 11% | 121,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 52 | 7% | 93,334 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
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.
Consumer writes in regards to dealership not able to complete vehicle hitch repairs, due tot he age of the vehicle. *smd
1997 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to complete vehicle frame corrosion recall. *smd according to the invoice, the vehicle had frame corrosion. The frame bolt was dislodge inside frame and the dealer was unable to remove it, to mount the hitch.*jb
1997 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to recall notices #13v-252 and #02v-053. *smd the consumer stated when the part finally arrived, one business said the boat trailed hitch was not suffice, and the jeep dealer stated the part did not need to be replaced. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (15% of the 991 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 Grand 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 95,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “sending unit”, in 37 of 150 complaints, followed by “fuel gauge” (30).
Other 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Grand Cherokee years.