1997 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 390 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING A LEFT TURN CONSUMER LOSES POWER WHEN GAS TANK GETS DOWN TO A QUARTER OF A TANK OF…”NHTSA complaint 842648 — filed 07/20/1999
“RECALL # 97V19402, FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT. CONSUMER RECEIVED FIRST NOTICE IN MARCH AND SECOND NOTICE IN JUNE . THE DEALER WILL NOT MAKE AN…”NHTSA complaint 838665 — filed 06/01/1999
“RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM WHICH STILL EXISTS. RECALL NUMBER 97V194002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 837295 — filed 04/30/1999
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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee: 51 of 390 complaints on file (13.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have in total?
390 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
