1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems by component
991 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Jeep Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 254 | 26% | 95,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 163 | 16% | 82,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 150 | 15% | 95,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Other → | 117 | 12% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 81 | 8% | 123,000 mi |
| Structure → | 61 | 6% | 145,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 56 | 6% | 153,000 mi |
| Steering → | 47 | 5% | 141,200 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 46 | 5% | 166,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 43 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 36 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 36 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 29 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 28 | 3% | — |
| Tires → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Engine → | 15 | 2% | 164,577 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Seats → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.