Fuel gauage does not register the correct levels of fuel, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints
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The actual fuel reading indicates more fuel than is actually present. Consumer also noted that the federal safety agency recall 97v194002/manufacturer's 755 concerns the same type of problem. Dealer and manufacturer state that this vehicle is not included in recall. Dealer replacing the fuel tank sending unit. Please provide any further details.
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.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also problems with the fuel sendeing unit which won't read the fuel gauge properly. Please provide further information.
Received notice #97v194002. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in. Picked up vehicle & dealer called to have vehicle returned due to a fuel leak. Happened 3 different times. Picking up vehicle & returning for corrective problem of fuel system.
Fuel is leaking from fuel tank. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Recall 97v‑194.002.
Gas tank leak. After filling, went shopping. Came out of store and police and fire department around vehicle. Tank leaking. Vechicle serviced and tank previously removed by dealer to remedy 'fuel sending unit' recall. Dealer fails to recognize any responsibility. Called crysler and they say they have no problems but I can see other reported incidents posted on this webb site.
When driving at any speed and making a left turn consumer loses power when gas tank gets down to a quarter of a tank of gas.
Recall # 97v19402, fuel tank sending unit. Consumer received first notice in march and second notice in june . The dealer will not make an appointment for recall repairs because they claim to be too busy since march.
Recall repairs did not correct the problem which still exists. Recall number 97v194002. Please give any further details.
Window seal is crimped. Mjs
No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
The problem started with the fuel sensor after a federal mandated recall was posted, I have had the part replaced three times under the recall notice and the issue is still not resolved.
Difficulty having fuel tank sending unit repaired under recall due to unvailability of parts. Prior to recall fuel tank sending unit failed and replaced, however not with proper recall component part.
Gas gauge failed. Yh
Fuel sending unit failed, recall work performed however continues to fail after two replacements.
Recall remedy did not sufficiently correct the problem which has reoccurred. The fuel level sending unit is not registering the correct levels of fuel .also every time stop there is a laud gurgling sound comes from the gas tank. Recall number 97v‑194.002. *ak.et.
First incident: fuel tank was full and needle went to empty. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Second: ran out of gas with gauge at 1/4 tank. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Third: fuel gauge drops to empty from 1/4 tank and bounces back and forth. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Fourth: fuel gauge inacurate. Needle shows different level when the same amount of gas is put in. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit and fuel gauge cluster. Fifth: fuel gauge drops from 1/4 to empty. Seeking arbitration.
Consumer has exprienced problem with large amount of fuel leakages due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on, causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted on the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealer not notified at this time.
Vehicle leaking fuel due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on,causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted for possible fire.
Gas gauge failed.
Consumer complained of a manufacturer's recall repair failure. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have fuel level sending unit replaced. Currently, whenever vehicle fuel gauge is used, it registers between empty and 1/8 of the tank. Consumer put in 4 gallons of gas, approximately $5.00 of fuel into tank, but fuel gauge registered 1/2 tank of gas. This was not correct. Informed dealer, and deale replied that it was normal.
Recall work on the gas gauge failed, consumer went in a total of five times for the recall work to be completed properly.
Vehicle is included under recall 97v194. The dealership has repaired the fuel level sending unit four times under recall and the problem still exists. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer about the problem.
Fuel tank sending unit failed prior to recall notice.
Fuel indicator failure.
Consumer took vehicle for recall no. 97v194002, concerning the gas gauge sending unit. Dealer corrected problem, but it returned.
The gas gauge showed that the truck had a half of a tank of gas when the truck stopped in the middle of the highway and was hit by a tractor trailer. Contacted the manufacturer, and was told they didn't have parts to fix truck. Recall #97v194.
Fuel sending unit failed prior to recall notice.
Recall # 97v194002 chrysler fuel level sendng unit. Owner continues to experience a problem with running out of fuel after having the unit replaced under recall.
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