1997 Jeep Cherokee: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Fuel system · VA

The fuel gauge reads out false signal if the vehicle has a half of tank or 3/4 of tank, while turning left vehicle will lose power.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Fuel system · OH

When driving at 65 MPH and without prior warning vehicle cut off, causing loss of all power. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who later determined that cause was fuel gauge which malfunctioned. Fuel gauge malfunctioned, it failed to read the actual fuel reading. Please provide any further details.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Engine · NJ · crash

Engine lost all power, causing multiple near rear end collisions. Diagnostics indicated in chrysler service manual posted "55" (end of mil codes) indicating no failed components. Service station replaced o2 sensor and cleaned subsequent impacts to fuel injectors. Per chrysler service manual, o2 sensor failure code "21" should have been indicated for such failures, thus affording a warning to driver of failed component.

Filed Nov 8, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, ca. Vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank. Created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance. Subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved. Transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99. Began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 MPH, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning. Loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99. Dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure. Vehicle released on 11/5/99. The second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 MPH speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow. Due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle. We refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file a formal complaint with the federal safety agency and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law. We purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.

Filed Jan 4, 1999 · Electrical · VA

Complete lost of power in electrical system

Filed Oct 20, 1998 · Engine · TX

Consumer was driving and parked the vehicle to go into the store, and when tried to start the vehicle up, there was no power at all. The consumer was driving before when lost all power, and there was no prior warning. The vehicle has been in the shop 2 times, and the vehicle is back in the shop.

Filed Aug 28, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Engine check light illuminated on three occasions, indicating malfunction. When this occurs, the vehicle will not shift gears, the vehicle will also hesitate and lose power when accelerating. Dealers has replaced the computer system which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.