1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 149 complaints for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 30% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 149 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Parked car would not start until mechanic banged on gas tank. Mechanic indicated something was wrong with fuel pump. Have you had any notice of fuel pump service recalls for 97 jeep cherokee's?.
Engine stalls at 70 MPH, stop car restart, stalls again. With fuel tank reading 1/2 or below,filled up only held 10 gals. Ok until it gets below 1/2 tank. Keep above 1/2 tank no problems.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Transmission 36 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints