1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this vehicle and noticed the fuel gauge was fluctuating excessively so I check if there were any recalls for this vehicle . When entering vehicles vin # it states 0 opened recalls for this vehicle, not sure if it was previously repaired. Please help me resolve this issue. Electrical…”
filed Oct 12, 2020
“Ecm has a fault circuit board per dealer and needs replacing . Causes completer power failure and engine will quit running , all electrical goes out -- no lights at night or emergency flashers -- and power brakes fail to work . This happens at any time , stopped or on the road .”
filed Aug 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 41% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 109 | 45% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 177 | 46% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 129 | 50% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 114 | 28% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 71 | 30% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 82 | 22% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 339 | 40% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 20% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 136 | 10% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 483 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Grand 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.