1989 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the 191 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel injectors are two part machined, one part plastic one part metal. They will separate and cause fire. This will cause death and cost money. This is a defect that needs to be recalled, im astonished it has not yet been. This costs the consumer 80$ each, and in the end it adds up to almost buying a whole new engine, something is wrong with this equasion.”
NHTSA complaint #758209, filed 2002-02“The new state of california formulated gasolene standards, according to mechanics, cause premature deterioration of fuel injectors, resulting in fuel injector leaks and fumes entering the interior of vehicle. Consumer sates failure extended beyond just replacing the fuel injector seal, also had to replace all six fuel injectors.”
NHTSA complaint #805685, filed 1996-12“While driving vehicle noticed exhaust gases inside vehicle; had vehicle checked by dealer & was informed it had a cracked manifold. Dealer refused to repair, but gave estimate instead.”
NHTSA complaint #810676, filed 1997-04“The vehicle had stopped at a light while leaking gas from the fuel injection onto the manifold, which caused a fire under the hood. Vehicle is totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #830009, filed 1998-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 | 43 | 3% |
| 2018 | 26 | 4% |
| 2017 | 18 | 1% |
| 2016 | 44 | 3% |
| 2015 | 40 | 2% |
| 2014 | 200 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 61 | 15% |
| 1997 | 141 | 36% |
| 1996 | 28 | 6% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 12 | 12% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Jeep Cherokee
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology