1997 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System, Other Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · data through 07/12/2026

41Fuel System, Other complaints

10.5%Of all 390 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, other ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY51 · 13.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER41 · 10.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR29 · 7.4%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL18 · 4.6%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION18 · 4.6%

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

“RECALL WORK ON THE GAS GAUGE FAILED, CONSUMER WENT IN A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES FOR THE RECALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PROPERLY.”NHTSA complaint 541085 — filed 09/28/1998

“CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR RECALL NO. 97V194002, CONCERNING THE GAS GAUGE SENDING UNIT. DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM, BUT IT RETURNED.”NHTSA complaint 826600 — filed 08/12/1998

“THE GAS GAUGE SHOWED THAT THE TRUCK HAD A HALF OF A TANK OF GAS WHEN THE TRUCK STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY…”NHTSA complaint 825203 — filed 07/09/1998

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Fuel System, Other complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have fuel system, other problems?

Fuel System, Other is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee: 41 of 390 complaints on file (10.5%). 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, other category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.