1996 Jeep Cherokee: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · PA

Sporadic gas leak from fuel pump hookup on gas tank at startup. Could not be duplicated except at random occurrences.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Fuel system · DE

Dt: the contact stated the fuel pump failed twice. The vehicle was smoking and experiencing loss of power. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership said the pressure reading was low on the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle started experiencing a loss of power again. The mechanic changed the fuel filter, but it did not fix the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, and the pressure reading on the fuel pump was low again. The vehicle is currently at the mechanics because the part is on back order.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

Fuel pump failed and was replaced on 9/5/02. Picked up jeep and it broke down on the way home. Was towed back to shop. Replaced fuel pump 5 more times in the past 2 months and have been noticing a strong petrol smell. Last time the mechanics told me to pick up the jeep it wouldn't even start and the petrol smell continued. Now told by manager at the chrysler shop that an internal memo was issued in 1997 stating that 1996 cherokees had already started having problems with the fuel system, including faulty fuel pump systems and corroded fuel tanks. They said that they don't know what else to do other than replace the fuel tank at my cost. Chrysler is holding true to character and insists that a jeep with so many miles (it's a '96 with only 58k miles) will have lots of problems. They do not seem to think it is strange that such a memo was issued detailing corrosion in the tanks of a high percentage of '96 jeeps only one year after manufacturing date. Am worried about the smell of fuel in the car and safety in the event of a side impact accident. Dt

Filed Dec 8, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

Put 4 fuel pumps in vehicle, told it needed new gas tank, plastic tank lining is separating and clogging fuel pump. Dt

Filed Nov 22, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

Consumer state while turning ignition switch vehicle would not start vehicle was service technician notice fuel pump need to be replace consumer is now on third fuel pump. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

Consumer states the fuel pump is malfunctioning for the 5th time in 10 months. The vehicle will not start and stalls with no prior warning. Dealers service technician states apparently there is not enough gas circulating to the engine. The dealer was informed. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

While starting vehicle engine would not turn. Service technician stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, battery was drained. Problems had return. *ak the replaced fuel pump failed and had to be repaired under warranty.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel pump failed and was replaced with original part. Failed second time within 3 weeks due to faulty gas tank, as advised by dealer. Chrysler has huge backlog for same problem and had prior recalled for jeep cherokee 95 & 96. (mine is a grand cherokee). Car can stop literally at any speed.

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Fuel system · NY

Fuel pump had to be replaced fives times since date of purchase, consumer stated fuel pump freezes up, and vehicle needs to be towed to dealership. Pumps usually runs efficiently for four days. *ak

Filed Nov 6, 2001 · Fuel system · PA

Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle shut down without prior warning. Fuel pump malfunctioned. Consumer had fuel pump replaced a year and half ago. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Nov 22, 2000 · Fuel system · NY

This particular model was suppose to come from the manufacturer with a plastic fuel tank. For some reason mine came with a metal fuel tank that corroded very quickly, beyond what would normally be expected for year and mileage.this corrosion LED to the failure of the original fuel pump assembly and the failure of the replacement fuel pump assembly. The aaa person who towed my vehicle mentioned that he has towed a number of jeep cherokees with the same problem.

Filed Dec 24, 1998 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

Fuel pump has been replaced four times. The car dies and will not star. , dealer performed repairs, and the problem still exists. Occurrences on 11-4-98/11-21-98 and 12-23-98. Provide further information.