1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 110 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
110
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“AFTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR 15 MINUTES AND PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT 1,500 MILES.THE REASON IS UNKNOWN AS OF NOW. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA has 110 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.