1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System, Other Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · data through 07/14/2026
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
Share of the 991 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.
What owners report
“GAS GAUGE FAILED, REPLACED 3 TIMES BUT CONTINUED TO FAIL, PART RECALLED, HOWEVER DEALER FAILED TO CONTACT OWNER.”NHTSA complaint 541924 — filed 10/08/1998
“FUEL GUAGE READ BETWEEN ONE-FOURTH AND ONE-HALF, HOWEVER VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS.”NHTSA complaint 522609 — filed 08/12/1998
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 823894 — filed 06/03/1998
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Fuel System, Other complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have fuel system, other problems?
Fuel System, Other is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 77 of 991 complaints on file (7.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?
991 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 112 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 89 reported injuries, and 5 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.
