1993 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 418 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of the 418 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1993 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 4.0 in-line 6. Jeep stalls at 1/4 tank of gas while at idle. Jeep bucks on highway at 1/4 tank of gas, continues to run. This problem just started. Jeep stalls at 1/4 tank of gas while making left hand turns, this problem has been constant since owned for two years. Tune-up done, fuel filter replaced. Researched left hand turn stalls seem to be consistent with other Jeep owners complaints, suspect faulty fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10227860, filed 2008-05, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after refueling, gasoline leaked from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10515273, filed 2013-06, 193,000 miles“I began to smell gasoline approxmately 2 months ago. I took my Jeep to jim cogdill dodge. They could not locate the caus. After two trips there, they suggested that I take it to a Jeep dealer. Since I had purchased the vehicle at delmar haynes, I took it back to them. I have had the vehicle there four times now. The first visit, they made replacments to parts that cogdill felt were not necessary from there investigation earlier. I made the second trip. They looked at it for over 2 hours and could not find the problem. I had to have my vehicle for transportation. …”
NHTSA complaint #717249, filed 2000-01“The o'ring that seals the fuel sending unit on the tank assembly was installed incorrectly at the factory. When fuel tank is filled with gasoline it can drip once the level is over the sending unit which is situated on the front vertical edge of tank assembly. May cause fire.”
NHTSA complaint #820942, filed 1998-02“Gas indicator failed to operate properly. Doors would not close properly because door sheet metal welds broke. Seat belts were not long enough for full size adults.”
NHTSA complaint #882659, filed 2001-03Fuel 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 1993 Jeep Cherokee
130 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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