1988 Jeep Cherokee fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Design of fuel injection system seems poor. Myself and others I have spoken with have experienced the same problem with this vehicle. The fuel injectors start leaking without any type of warning, this type of leak can be very serious when fuel spills down on the hot exhaust system, it can cause a…”
filed Mar 1, 2001
“Fuel injectors cracked or separated near pressed seals. Dealer estimate of 1000.00 to replace 6 injectors at 110.00 each. With one hours labor. I found injectors at retail shops(I.e. Trak, pepboys, etc.) for 55.00 each. I have researched this potential fatal problem and found that this has occurred…”
filed Dec 13, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 12 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 32 | 8% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 85 | 22% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 Cherokee | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 Cherokee | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.