1997 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 26 complaints for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving down the road smoke was coming out of defroster. Stopped vehicle, then car caught on fire. Contacted manufacturer.
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly when slowing down or coming to a stop. The check engine light is on, however; the code that comes up is for the ignition which was already repaired and not the issue causing at hand. This malfunction is freakishly common when I look it up online for this make, model, and year. This problem is very dangerous as it may or can cause death or serious injury if in intersection or busy road/highway. Please notify me of any solutions or information on this matter.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
- Fuel system 149 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Transmission 36 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints