Grinding ticking sound and gas leaks. Dealer said the tank warped and the noise came from read differential bearings. Water leaks from windshield
1997 Jeep Cherokee: fuel leak
7 of the 390 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
- 20211
- 20202
- 20191
- 20181
- 20161
- 20151
- 20004
- 19991
- 19982
- 19977
- 19964
- 19952
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
Received notice #97v194002. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in. Picked up vehicle & dealer called to have vehicle returned due to a fuel leak. Happened 3 different times. Picking up vehicle & returning for corrective problem of fuel system.
Fuel is leaking from fuel tank. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Recall 97v‑194.002.
Vehicle leaking fuel due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on,causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted for possible fire.
Consumer has exprienced problem with large amount of fuel leakages due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on, causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted on the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealer not notified at this time.
Fuel leaks heavily when fuel tank is filled at station and for next 10-15 minutes.
A fuel leak was experienced because the fuel line had disconnected.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy can degrade over time, indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present.
- Risk
- Owners may not be aware that their vehicle is low on fuel increasing the risk of a vehicle crash if the vehicle stops due to no fuel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit.
Recall number 97V194000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
7 of 390 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee (2%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
Fuel gauge 83Stalling 30No deployment 15Brake failure 9ABS 7Hesitation 7Loss of power 7Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Premature wear 6Sudden acceleration 6Won't start 6Grinding brakes 5
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