Jeep CHEROKEE fuel problems
239 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
13,275 owner complaints analyzed
93 distinct recall campaigns
39,888 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1973 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 6,751 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
239 of 13,275 complaints match this topic (1.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10587229 · 2014-05-08 (May 8, 2014)
I BOUGHT THE CAR AND DROVE IT HOME ON NOVEMBER 13, 2013 WITH THE INTENTIONS OF MAKING A VEHICLE TO USE IN THE WINTER FOR BAD WEATHER OR VERY BAD SNOW. HERE ARE ISSUES I FACE. THE SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY ONCE I REACH SPEEDS OVER 35MPH. IT GOES WELL PASS THE 85MPH MARK AND BACK DOWN TO 15MPH AND BOUNCE ALL BETWEEN. THE VEHICLE IS SO OUT OF ALIGNMENT ITS DANGEROUS. ALL THE FLOOR BOARDS HAVE BEEN RUSTED THROUGH ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE SEATS. THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD IS 1/2 MISSING, AND ALL FLOOR BOARDS ARE EXTREMELY WEEK.THE DRIVER SIDE HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 169,774 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480295 · 1995-01-30 (January 30, 1995)
LUG ON WIRE AT FUEL PUMP END WAS IMPROPERLY CRIMPED WHEN ASSEMBLED, CAUSING LUG TO OVERHEAT/INSULATION ON WIRING TO BURN OFF. *SKD
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Owner report 743173 · 2001-03-27 (March 27, 2001)
STRONG FUEL SMELL, THROTLE STICKS, ENGINE SURGE, TOLD BY AAA FUEL INJECTOR RECALL COMING? IF YES, WHEN?
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Owner report 745140 · 2001-05-10 (May 10, 2001)
DISCOVERED DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING GASOLINE FROM THE TWO-PIECE BODY OF TWO OF THE FUEL INJECTORS ONTO HOT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHEN ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION, AND AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE ENGINE WAS COOLING . DEFECTIVE INJECTORS WERE LEAKING QUANTITIES OF GASOLINE ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OF ENGINE. CONTACTED LOCAL JEEP DEALER AND SHOWED THEM THE PROBLEM. THE JEEP SERVICE MANAGER AND MECHANICS APPEARED TO BE WELL AWARE OF THESE DEFECTIVE LEAKING INJECTORS AS OCCURRING ON OTHER JEEP CHEROKEES WITH 4.0L ENGINE. I THEN CONTACTED …
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Owner report 972776 · 1995-10-02 (October 2, 1995)
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR AREA. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972776 at NHTSA ↗