Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows 14 common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

The Electrical System problem

Headlights while driving were occasionally turning off and on. Side lights remained on and instrument panel lights remained on. Upon investigation for cause, discovered connector on headlight/dimmer switch was melted due to excessive heat buildup.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Ignition key failed.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Vic display show "coolant sensor bad. " online investigations reveal many owners have experienced the same problem over the years. Their trial solutions have ranged fromn replacing the "coolant temperature sensor," the coolant level sensor," replacing "connecting   Read details...


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