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1995 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA

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Fuel system reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Aug 28, 2015
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 608 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming fuel system

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureFuel system
Filed Aug 28, 2015

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 NHTSA 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. *JB

NHTSA ID
10759920
Incident
Aug 26, 2015
Mileage
101,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 16, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF PARTS DELAY. THERE WERE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA ID
10598465
Incident
Apr 8, 2014
ElectricalEngineFuel system+3 more
Filed Jun 9, 2004

RECENTLY, WHILE ON I-75 N IN ATLANTA, GA A VEHICLE SWERVED IN FRONT OF ME. I VEERED TO AVOID IMPACT AND THE DRIVERS SEATBEAT BUCKLE ON MY VEHICLE BECAME DISLODGED AND HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THIS DATE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10075112
Incident
May 25, 2004
Mileage
162,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 13, 2003

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR, CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL TANK WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP, CONTAINED A FUSE THAT BURNED OUT.*JB

NHTSA ID
10003685
Incident
Nov 29, 2002
Fuel system
Filed Mar 21, 2002

CONSUMER REPORTING A CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8006139
Incident
Mar 18, 2002
Fuel system
Filed Jan 25, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
739908
Incident
Jul 1, 1995
Fuel system
Filed Jan 12, 2000

SKID PLATE WHICH PROTECTS THE FUEL TANK, CAUSES DEBRIS OR WATER TO STORE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE PLATE. THIS CAUSES FUEL TANK TO CORRODE, AND RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK WHICH MAY IGNITE A FIRE. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE FUEL TANK AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
854929
Incident
Dec 27, 1999
BrakesDriver assistanceFuel system
Filed Mar 17, 1999

SPRINGS POPPED OUT FROM THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, CAUSING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES VEHICLE WON'T SLOW DOWN, AND CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUSHING HARD ON THE BRAKES. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL INJECTION "O"-RINGS LEAKED. CONSUMER KEPT HAVING DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
835922
Incident
Sep 1, 1998
Fuel system
Filed Apr 14, 1997

FUEL DOOR STICKS.

NHTSA ID
516385
Incident
Mar 25, 1997
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Oct 8, 1996

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES .*AK *JB

NHTSA ID
803349
Incident
Apr 1, 1996
EngineFuel system
Filed Aug 15, 1996

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE WHEN DRIVER HIT BUMP IN ROAD.

NHTSA ID
507575
Incident
Jun 18, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Jul 25, 1996

PLASTIC GAS TANK PUNCTURED..

NHTSA ID
506665
Incident
Jul 11, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Apr 11, 1996

DUE TO A MANUFACTURE DEFECT DESIGN THE VEHICLE LEAKES IN BAD WEATHER. *AK

NHTSA ID
982626
Incident
Mar 10, 1995
Fuel system
Filed Dec 1, 1995
Crash reported

FUEL LINE WAS DISCONNETING FROM FUEL PUMP AND LEAKING. TT

NHTSA ID
975915
Incident
Sep 20, 1995
BrakesFuel systemInterior & seats+1 more
Filed Sep 7, 1995

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

NHTSA ID
601134
Incident
Nov 26, 1994

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