1989 Jeep Cherokee fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1989 Jeep Cherokee — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel injectors are two part machined, one part plastic one part metal. They will separate and cause fire. This will cause death and cost money. This is a defect that needs to be recalled, im astonished it has not yet been. This costs the consumer 80$ each, and in the end it adds up to almost…”
filed Feb 20, 2002
“While starting engine will accelerate, causing vehicle to vibrate. Mechanic found defect within fuel injection system. *ak”
filed Feb 8, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 12 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 32 | 8% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 85 | 22% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 Cherokee | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 Cherokee | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.