Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System, Other Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, other problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee across 12 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (117). The words owners use most often: “gas gauge” (36% of reports).
- 182fuel system, other complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%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 gauge: mentioned in 65 of 182 complaints (36%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 40 of 182 complaints (22%)
- Fuel level: mentioned in 17 of 182 complaints (9%)
- Quarter tank: mentioned in 10 of 182 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel system, other problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, other complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Other complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 18,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 37,400 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 81,870 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 69,500 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 0% | 46,715 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 0% | 86,500 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 31 | 3% | 64,500 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 117 | 12% | 107,057 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 79,743 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, other for the Jeep Grand 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.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and would not immediately restart. The vehicle restarted after waiting for a while. No warning light…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FUEL PUMP BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO SILICONE CONTAMINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. STEVENS…
2004 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to gas tank fell off vehicle. *ld updated 09/18/2017*js
Driving approximately 55 mph on interstate, vehicle suddenly lost power and steering control tightened. Gas gauge went to e, mph went to 0. Vehicle started immediately after it came to a stop. Took vehicle to dealership and they could not duplicate the problem. Was not satisfied with having my jeep…
Stalls in the middle of traffic while driving. Almost killed me and my kids today. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel system, other problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about fuel system, other for the Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee fuel system, other?
No recall currently lists fuel system, other for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel system, other problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “gas gauge”, in 65 of 182 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (40).
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (7,478)
- Power Train problems (4,329)
- Engine problems (2,879)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,328)
- Air Bags problems (2,201)
- Seats problems (1,613)
- Service Brakes problems (1,504)
- Visibility problems (1,454)
See all Jeep Grand Cherokee problems.