Two problems related to tank mounting have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Cherokee sport. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading fluctuating. The contact stated he was unable to determine the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was included under NHTSA campaign id number: 97v194000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and had repairs performed prior to the contact assuming ownership of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Six days after fuel gauge repair the strap holding the tank broke allowing tank to dangle. Brake failure and steering malfunction.