1990 Jeep Cherokee fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1990 Jeep Cherokee — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel injectors keep developing major leaks. 4 of 6 have failed since 1998, the last this past december. I lost on the last leak a tank of gas in 70 miles. This is a major fire hazard.*ak”
filed Jan 22, 2001
“Started vehicle and smelled a very strong odor of gasoline outside vehicle. No proir warning before incident. Took vehicle to an independent auto parts store, and mechanic diagnosed problem. Will take vehicle to dealer for repairs when parts arrive. *ak”
filed Dec 15, 2000
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 1990 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.