1997 Jeep Cherokee problems by component
390 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 85 | 22% | 80,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 62 | 16% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 52 | 13% | — |
| Power Train → | 47 | 12% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 45 | 12% | — |
| Air Bags → | 28 | 7% | — |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 15 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Steering → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 8 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.