Took vehicle to Mechanic Shop as I kept smelling gas . Especially when I fill my tank with gas. At first I thought it was incidental but the smell was confirmed as the mechanic checked my car he discovered a gas leak from the GAS TANK! He said this is very unusual as the hose housed on the tank is built into the tank and this usually lasts the life of the car. How does something like this happen? No accidents, have not run over any sharp objects etc...
Jeep Cherokee fuel leak problems
29 of the 14,523 owner complaints about the Jeep Cherokee describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 29
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 101,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20211
- 20202
- 20191
- 20181
- 20161
- 20151
- 20004
- 19991
- 19982
- 19977
- 19964
- 19952
- 19921
- 19901
Often reported together
Fuel smell 4Water leak 2Fire or smoke 2Check engine light 2Won't start 1Stalling 1Misfire 1Key fob 1
What owners say
While using the remote start feature to warm car in attached garage (with door open), car started then after a minute stalled out. I tried to remote start again and it did not start. went to vehicle to start with key fob present, as I went into attached garage there was a strong odor of gas. started vehicle and removed outside of garage to find a huge puddle of gas on ground in attached garage. fuel leaked out while running using remote start! had car towed to dealership, they informed me that the fuel supply tube had failed (part# 68489840AA). repair cost of $610 plus $ 128 for towing. this could have been a total loss of car and garage, possibly LIFE, along with house that is attached to garage!!!!! or it could have caught fire will driving. DANGER DANGER!!!!!! our whole house had the worst gas fumes all day, cleaned up spilled fuel as best as possable and a week later still has a odor of the spilled fuel!
P306 engine light error-Cylinder #6 misfire. This has occurred twice in 20 months. The first repair was 10/6/2021 , mileage 49105. This same error code is now activated (7/22/2023)and my mechanic has indicated the same repair will likely be required. Service appointment is scheduled. Current mileage is ~62000. When this misfire occurs the start/stop system is deactivated, drivability can be impacted, fuel leakage and if unrepaired, significant engine damage could occur.
Gas is leaking inside the engine compartment from a gas line that goes into the engine.
About a week ago, a faint smell of gasoline was noticed at the front of the vehicle after it was shut off. The smell became stronger and more noticeable with each passing day. Today, gasoline can be smelled coming out of the air vents as well as outside of the vehicle. Wife seems to think the smell started when she started using the Air Conditioning. No signs of fuel leaking. No Check Engine Light. The vehicle has 20450 miles on it. We are trying to get it into the dealership as soon as possible, but at this point we are not driving it out of an abundance of caution.
Everything down to the engine has been replaced and still having problems with the idle being high sitting or moving, usually a very quite vehicle is now loud, smells like gas is leaking, auto shut off works sometimes, the unlock button on the handle most times won't unlock, when there's no one in the jeep and the button is pushed on the handle it says to push break to start the vehicle while still trying to unlock the doors and outside of the vehicle, hesitates to take off at times while pulling out from a stop sign or to pass someone
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the vehicle and a burning odor entered the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v282000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (bob brady dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat, 4025 e boyd road, decatur, il 62521, (217) 876-3800) was contacted and stated that there was a waiting list for the recall repair. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 7,123.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes emitting from the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact independently diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 101,000. Ma 10/14 the consumer stated she junked the vehicle. Updated 04/05/16.
Sporadic gas leak from fuel pump hookup on gas tank at startup. Could not be duplicated except at random occurrences.
Vehicle experienced fuel leak and problems with front rotors.*mr after having paid for repairs on his car, the consumer was never made aware of a recall on his vehicle regarding the rotors.*cb also water leaked onto the floor.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.
Recall number 18V282000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
- Risk
- This could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V104000 · Recall details
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
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The model years with the most reports are 1997 (7 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 2000 (4 complaints).
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