1997 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. Part of Generation 2 (XJ) — 1984–2001.

19961998
Complaints
496
Crashes
60
Fires
7
Injuries
30
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0

Worst 1997 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#151 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Avg mileage:61,588 mi
Fires:1
#241 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#329 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
51
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,588
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
18
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
Avg Miles
120,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
18
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
132,040
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
119,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
152,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
107,400
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
430,972
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,810
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
128,647
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,800
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
157,800
ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
161,669
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
69,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
138,000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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