1990 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 270 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 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Jeep Cherokee, 6% of the 270 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“10 to 15 escond cranking to start, on start up idles at 2000 to 2500 RPM's for 2 to 4 minutes, door lock actuators wont lock or unlock door or rear hatch, linkage binds, no back up lights, both ft wind wing windows leak air & water, clunking when starting & stopping from transmission area, fuel pump noisy, fuel injectors leak raw fuel on hot days”
NHTSA complaint #713404, filed 1999-10“Started vehicle and smelled a very strong odor of gasoline outside vehicle. No proir warning before incident. Took vehicle to an independent auto parts store, and mechanic diagnosed problem. Will take vehicle to dealer for repairs when parts arrive.”
NHTSA complaint #876564, filed 2000-12“Fuel injectors keep developing major leaks. 4 of 6 have failed since 1998, the last this past december. I lost on the last leak a tank of gas in 70 miles. This is a major fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #738746, filed 2001-01“Gas gauge malfunctioned, showing an inaccurate reading of the amount of gas in gas tank. Also, engine overheated due to an electrical short. Dealer couldn't find any defect.”
NHTSA complaint #521196, filed 1997-09Fuel 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 1990 Jeep Cherokee
153 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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