1997 Jeep Cherokee Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,810miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of the 390 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,810 miles.
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.
“Blower motor failed at 78k miles excessive liquid draining when running AC was told that motor had been redesigned and that parts alone would cost over 300.00 because in addition to redesigning the motor, a new wiring harness has to be installed!!! Remember the 300.00 is for the hard part and wiring only, not the labor to install...this is completely ridiculous when a motor for the same model manufactured a year earlier is only 20.00!!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10093790, filed 2004-10, 87,000 miles“Multiple failures of air conditioning system requiring more than 4 trips to the service shop that culminated in an $840 cost to replace the air conditioning evaporator.”
NHTSA complaint #10039281, filed 2003-09, 92,619 miles“The vehicle has had two experiences with the air conditioner evaporatior failing, recall on other models, however Jeep Cherokee sport is not included even though the conditions are the same.”
NHTSA complaint #552911, filed 2000-07“Air conditioner is leaking fluid. Vehicle will be cold one minute, and the next minute it is hot. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and the evaporator coil needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #863791, filed 2000-06“While driving at 65 MPH there was a loud noise coming from the rear end. Also, water pump/rear windshield wiper/heater fan and stero were not working.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 0% |
| 2014 | 15 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
141 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology