1999 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,870miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee, 5% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,870 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I found only general information that our 1999 Jeep Cherokee had two recalls. It is twenty years old and I would like to find out more about the recalls. We are most concerned to learn that there was an air bag recall sometime in the past. We have owned it since 2003 and never received a recall. The info said it was a NHTSA recall #00v105000. The other recall says it's an after-market fuel pump air tex electric fuel pumps for 1999 ' 2004. Please send us any information on this and what we can do about it, if anything. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11266513, filed 2019-10, 180,000 miles“I was parked in my lot and a neighbor dropped a cigarette behind my 1999 Jeep. There was ungodly gas smell and the puddle of gas that is leaking from tank ignited. I was luckily enough that I caught it at that time or it would have exploded. I just bought it and never smelled gas or thought the tank was leaking. I had to spenleaking. It is going to cost over 500 dollars for this to be fixed plus a tow bar. Please help me to see if Jeep company is responsible due to recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10563943, filed 2014-02, 188,350 miles“I'm having more problems with my Jeep grand Cherokee with the fuel system, I have already replaced it (2) times looking for information on this. I have looked on the site and there is a recall on it since 2002 but I have never reseved anything on it. The recall says to contact local dealer on this matter and it will be taken care of for free. I need a paper to take with me on this matter. It also says it could catch fire if it is not taken care of!! Can you please help me on this matter. I has go out again no fuel again!”
NHTSA complaint #10662531, filed 2014-12, 134 miles“Gas gauge fails periodically. Spoke to dealer, and was told if it is not broke don't fix it. Truck failed to start 4 days ago. Has it towed to local garage. I have been told I have a major electrical problem, but tech has not yet figured it out. Jeep only has 52,000 miles. Now mind you, since I have purchased this Jeep in 1999, it has only been to a certified Jeep dealer for all services. All recommended work has always been completed. This was the first time I brought it somewhere else, because I had to get it towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10164580, filed 2006-08, 52,000 miles“Warranty replacement of transfer case due to hairline fracture during manufacturing within first 7,000 miles on car. At 37,000 miles fuel sensor failed. At 69,000 window regulator failed. At 72,000 rear shock broke off car leaving bolts still in chassis. Very frustrated, chryster corp. Does not care!”
NHTSA complaint #10086670, filed 2004-08, 12,000 milesFuel 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 1999 Jeep Cherokee
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsEquipment
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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