Car Repair
- Auto Repair Prices
- Car Recalls
- Maintenance Pricing
- Find an Auto Shop
- Service Advisor
- OBD-II Codes
2017 Jeep Cherokee Sport SUV 4DEdit
Fuel Pump Replacement
Fair Repair Range
About Fuel Pump Replacement
Located inside your fuel tank, a fuel pump has a small electric motor to make sure that pressurized gasoline flows to the engine to power the vehicle. Along the way, the fuel passes through a filter, either inside the fuel tank or externally in the fuel flow line. Most fuel pumps will last for the life of the vehicle but occasionally they can fail. Signs of such failure are a car that won’t start or stalls once it has started. Other times, the fuel flow can slowly become starved causing the check engine light to come on. Or if you hear a whirring sound coming from your fuel tank, the fuel pump may be about to fail, since fuel pumps do not normally make noise. A mechanic will need to get to the failed pump through the top of the fuel tank via an access panel in the passenger compartment or by removing the tank from the vehicle. This moderately complicated job is best performed at your dealership’s service department.
Jeep Fuel Pump Replacement Near Me
Near
00000
No Local Dealers Match Your Search.
Please choose a different make or a different ZIP.
2017 Cherokee Fuel Pump Replacement Q&A
Jeep Fuel Pump Replacement FAQ
What are the signs of a bad fuel pump in my Jeep
As its name implies, a fuel pump delivers or “pumps” gas or diesel into the combustion chamber of your Jeep. It’s meant to be a long-lasting piece of equipment but sometimes. like any part, it can fail. That’s when a fuel pump replacement becomes necessary. Here are the warning signs of a bad fuel pump for your Jeep:
- Engine “chokes” or struggles to maintain speed
- Noises, backfires and a sputtering engine
- Hesitation at start or take-off
- A bad fuel pump can overheat, causing the engine to overheat
- Any of the above issues along with a “Check Engine” light
If you ignore these symptoms for too long your engine will eventually fail to start, so it’s best to see your mechanic as soon as you can.
For more information, read our article
Where is the fuel pump located on my Jeep?
In the old days, mechanical fuel pumps were common on a lot of cars and trucks, sometimes attached outside the fuel tank. Vehicles today have electronic fuel injection, so such mechanical devices are relics. Electric fuel pumps – generally mounted inside the fuel tank – have replaced the outmoded mechanical pumps? Why is it better to have a fuel pump inside vs outside? Because a pump located in the gas tank, submerged in cool “liquid” and at a point farthest away from the hot engine, is less likely to start a fire.
Can I fix the fuel pump on my Jeep or do I have to replace it?
If your name is MacGyver, you might have a chance of fixing a bad fuel pump. Even if you do have the know-how and materials to fix it, it might just be a temporary fix. You’ll probably need replace to replace it in the near future anyway. The best course of action would be to take your car to a service center that works on Jeep vehicles and have them diagnose the problem. You never know, it might not be your fuel pump after all.
What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump on my Jeep?
A fuel pump’s job is pretty self-explanatory: it pumps fuel to the engine of your Jeep. It’s a hardy piece of equipment providing years of trouble-free service, but every once in a while you’ll need a fuel pump replacement. How would you know? Look for these bad fuel pump symptoms:
- Engine “chokes” or struggles to maintain speed
- Noises, backfires and a sputtering engine
- Hesitation at start or take-off
- A bad fuel pump can overheat, causing the engine to overheat
- Any of the above issues along with a “Check Engine” light
Ignore these symptoms long enough and you can add another symptom to the list: your car won’t start. So if you’re experiencing any of these warning signs, it’s best to see your mechanic as soon as possible.
How much does fuel pump replacement cost?
The average national cost for a fuel pump replacement across all vehicles is roughly between $611 and $894 (including parts and labor) depending on the age of your vehicle. Your Jeep might be more (or less) than that, but you’ve come to the right place on KBB.com. We’ve analyzed 1000s of real repair orders to come up with the Kelley Blue Book Fair Repair Range to show you what you should expect to pay for a fuel pump replacement for your Jeep. Of course, to get the most specific estimate, it’s always best to check with your local Jeep mechanic or dealership.
Pricing for all 2017 Jeep Cherokee Repairs & Services
- Brake Fluid - Flush Fluid & Bleed Brakes
- Brakes - Adjust
- Brakes - Replace Pads
- Brakes - Replace Pads & Resurface Rotors
- Brakes - Replace Pads & Rotors
- Brakes - Replace Rotors
- Brakes - Resurface Rotors
- Cabin Air Filter - Replace
- Coolant - Flush
- Differential Fluid - Flush
- Engine Air Filter - Replace
- Engine Belt - Replace
- Engine Control Unit (ECU) - Reprogram
- Engine Diagnostics - Check Engine Light
- Fuel Filter - Replace
- Fuel Injector - Replace
- Fuel Injector - Service
- Fuel Pump - Replace
- Oil Change
- Power Steering Fluid - Flush
- Spark Plugs - Replace
- Thermostat - Replace
- Timing Belt - Replace
- Tire Pressure (TPMS) Sensor - Replace
- Tire(s) - Mount & Balance (4 Wheels)
- Tire(s) - Patch
- Tire(s) - Rotate
- Tire(s) - Rotate & Balance (4 Wheels)
- Transmission - Replace
- Transmission Fluid - Flush
- Water Pump - Replace
- Wheels - Alignment
- Wiper Blades - Replace 1 Front Wiper
Find Service Centers by City
- Phoenix, AZ
- Los Angeles, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Denver, CO
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Miami, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Detroit, MI
- Minneapolis, MN
- St. Louis, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- New York, NY
- Charlotte, NC
- Cincinnati, OH
- Tulsa, OK
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Boston, MA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Austin, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Washington, DC
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA