1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel system, other problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. The consumer is concerned vehicle will shut off while driving because of inaccuracy. A recall 97v194000 was issued for the fuel sending units, however this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak”
filed Mar 22, 2005
“The fuel gauge reads out false signal if the vehicle has a half of tank or 3/4 of tank, while turning left vehicle will lose power. *ak”
filed Jul 16, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Other problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.