1998 jeep cherokee se has had a fuel pump replaced (5 years ago) before the recall of same and now the engine control module has to be replaced (both times at a cost of $1000+ which is excessive and really maddening.
1998 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints
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1998 jeep cherokee limited 4.0 - when turning left and the fuel level is below aprox 1/3 full the engine stalls and stops running. This created a very dangerous situation when proceeding through intersections with on coming traffic. I am aware that many jeep owners are experiencing the same problem which leads to a conclusion that this is a manufacturer defect.
While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank. Also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also, consumer has to use the key to lock the tailgate. *ak the consumer sited the recall for the fuelgage needed to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was not covered under the recall for the consumers vehicle.
Gas gauge reading inaccurate, been replaced 4 times.
Engine completely dies while negotiating sharp left or left u-turn when fuel gauge reads .25 tank or less remaining.
When the gas gauge was at a quarter tank, the vehicle stalled at highway speed.
The gas gauge doesn't show how much gas I have most of the time. The gauge floats back and forth from empty to half empty, or doesn't register the proper amount when I put gas in the tank.
The vehicle hesitated when consumer tried to start it, the dealership indicated the problem was caused by the gas tank which had disintegrated and clogged up the fuel lines.
The consumer's vehicle is experiencing symptoms of recall 97v194002 (fuel sending unit) but the dealer will no repair the vehicle due to VIN.
While driving on freeway vehicle stalls because gas tank is empty but reads a 1/4 tank. Dealer contacted. Ts
Gas tank has a hole on top of tank and is leaking gasoline. Dealer has been notified.
Fuel injection system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to accelerate at a high speed, and resulting in an accident.
Fuel tank began to spontaneously leak from the top when filling the tank completely full. Dealership removed tank, inspected, and found no evidence of damage or wear and had no explanation for the leak. Just as with complaint odi id: 755138, dealer could not duplicate the problem. They speculate that the tank may be deforming under load (I.e., a full tank of fuel) causing the leak. If true, this would suggest structural failure or material defect of the tank as suggested in odi id: 755138. In summary, the problem is essentially identical to odi id: 826441.
Consumer states the fuel guage is reading incorrect. Consumer states gauge is reading there is gas when theres is none. Please provide any further information.
Fuel gauge displays inaccurate amount of fuel in tank. Dealer was notified and a new fuel sending unit was installed.*ak. Consumer also stated while driving, the vehicle began starting and stopping, the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced.
While in motion consumers vehicle malfunctioned. Teh vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump was bad. At that time it was changed. The vehicle was fine until around 55000 miles. At this time the vehicle started misfiring and hesitating at low fuel levels, but only when making left hand turns. Now the problem has progressed. When turning left with low fuel, the vehicle now stops running. Consumer is forced to have the fuel pump changed again.
While vehicle is running, a severe fuel odor/fumes are getting into vehicle. The gas tank seal at the top does not seem to seal properly. Chrysler was notified. *jg
I had purchased a 1998 jeep cherokee new from the dealer. Several times I brought it in while under warranty to have it repaired because the car would cut out, stall and become sluggish. They were never able to rectify the problem, or in some cases they just stated they could not duplicate the problem. Of course after the warrantee ran out by time and miles the car went dead on me and I was advised the problem was in the fuel tank. The fuel tank is design such that it deteriorates and plugs the fuel pump over a period of time. I learned this through parts suppliers who were unwilling to give a guarrantee on their pumps knowing the tank would continue to deteriorate and plug the pump. The dealer told me he wanted over one thousand dollars to replace the tank because of the deterioration. He refused to replace only the fuel pump and told me the tank was defective. Of course the chrysler corporation refused to warrantee the product after the time and miles were up. My question is this: if the fuel tank is deteriorating because of a design fault is that a safety problem. I myself having a limited mechanical backgroud would think so. These tanks are deteriorating in thousands of vehicles and chrysler is well aware of the problem. I don't think there is any doubt a fuel tank is a critical part of a vehicle, and I don't think jeep is going to con thousands of consumers into changing their fuel tanks. At this time I need a vehicle to drive and I am going to replace my fuel pump not the tank. However if this is a safety concern why isn't jeep voluntarily taking care of it. Please let me know where I stand with this issue. Thank you. Brendan finnerty
Vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH due to a faulty gas gauge.*ak button popped off emergency brake lever.
As I have reported, I have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and I do not feel it is a safe car. This vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console). I have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply. I do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., I'm just reporting the safety problems I have had with this vehicle to any and all agencies to have something on record. I wish to state also that the dealership I bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
Ran out of fuel, gauge showed 1/4 tank, narrowly avoided collision on interstate in 65 MPH traffic, third failure; also have multiple times when dashboard guages go blank while driving.
Gas gauge does not indicate when vehicle is on empty. Took to dealer, and they replaced gas gauge. *ak consumer states the previous year jeeps had exact same problem, however those were recalled.
The car dies every time a left turn is made, even when the fuel tank is 1/4 full. It is in my opinion that the manufaturer should have placed the fuel pickup in the center of the tank to prevent the loss of power during a turn. It is possible to have a complete loss of power during an evasive manuver, thereby losing both braking and steering ability. Furthermore, the manufaturer has installed the fuel pump in such a way that the aftermarket cannot make a replacement part. Please contact me for further information.
I have had multiple problems with my gas gauge giving erradic readings. At times it has read that I am out of gas when I had a full tank. If I turn the car off and restart it the problem is usually resolved. I would like to have the problem fixed before I end up on the side of the road with no gas. I also have a sound coming out of the air conditioner that sounds like a gurgling or bubbling sound. I would like to know if this is a common problem or a normal sound.
Vehicle will only run properly on premium unleaded gas, otherwise poor performance.
Fuel guage reads that tank has a quarter of gas when it was on empty. This caused consumer to run out of gas without notice. Dealer has been contacted.
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing the vehicle to run out of gas at 1/4 of a tank. Nlm
Fuel light does not come on when vehicle needs gas, runs out of gas at a quarter tank. *ak the fuel warning light failed while consumer was traveling.
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing vehicle stalling.
In the past 6 months at different times the dashboard mounted gas gauge has given irratic readings and two days ago the gauge showed 1/4 tank the "dte" gauge showed approx 125miles till empty, and it ran out of gas.
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