1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Electrical · 260,000 miles · UT

Wiring harness lost connection to ground for the PCM. Ground would not allow fuel pump to work properly without major work to the wiring harness.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 118,811 miles · IL

Last summer I had the vehicle in the shop for intermittently shuts off when driving.they replaced fuel pump. And alternaer and belts.the vehicle was also had a tuneup.the vehicle sta.. Iirts right up but when I am driving it will cut off at any time.the vehicle is unsafe .I have put over two thousand dollars in my vehicle.the dealer has taken my money and the vehicle is a death trap.I am retired and I need my car to get around.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · 187,123 miles · NH · crash

On january 18th 2014 I was parked on the side of the road. The roads were somewhat icy and my jeep was rear ended by a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The damage sustained to the jeep included a bent bumper and bent frame, resulting in the frame being pushed up against the fuel tank, causing the fuel pump to become faulty and a slight amount of fuel to leak out from the top. There is a current recall on this model year grand cherokee due to a potential fire being caused from rear-end collisions from the gas tank; however I did not become aware of the recall until after the accident occurred. Chrysler's poor handling of the recall and their poor notification system made it so that the jeep was not able to be properly repaired. Now, because of the damage, the recall fix will not be allowed to happen because the rear bumper and frame received damage. The vehicle, as of now, has yet to be repaired. I contacted chrysler with this issue and they indicated to me that there is no proof the damage could have been prevented, if the recall fix had happened. I would like to get the vehicle fixed, however finances prevent it from doing so. Because of this, the recall fix will not be able to happen. I feel as though if chrysler better handled this recall and made the fix available prior to 2014, the damage sustained to my jeep would have not occurred.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 287,000 miles · FL

I was driving my jeep to work all of a sudden it bucked and backed fired 2 times and then completely shut down no steering but was able to get to side of road restarted got it back home this has happened many times cant count how many times, I have had it towed home 4 times this year because of this problem and couldnt restart sometimes it bucks and feels like its going to shut down but restarts by its self without turning key this happens at any speed changed tps, crank sensor, starter, fuel pump, pick up coil,distributor cap and rotor plugs and wire, alternator now inside dash lights are starting to flash dim and bright. I bought it 2009 used with a little over 100,000 miles ran great but the last couple years been having trouble with this situation every time I change things it will work for awhile and then starts to act up again.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · MO

Driving on highway, jeep stops! Stopping at light, jeep stops-will not start unless jump start, this goes on and on consistanly for 10 months,within those months I replaced:fuel pump(2's)(4 mufflers-gas keep leaking into muffler and blow up)(fortunate to be alive!)catalic converter ,water pump,crank censor,map censor,oxygen censor,ignition rotor,distributor cap/magnet,engine tune-up,transmission tune-up,oil change,:any and everything, after about $2000 I was ready to call it quits, it all centered around the (((fuel pump))) I was stopped and told I had gas leaking out as I was driving, being light headed from fumes???

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 171,000 miles · CO

I have a 1997 jeep grand cherokee that stalls. Hot or cold, night or day, idling at a light or going 75mph down the interstate. I have had the fuel pump replaced, the fuel system cleaned, the o2 sensor replaces, the water pump replaced, the crank sensor replaced, the map sensor replaced, and the ignition coil replaced (I do still have the old ignition coil). It's in the shop now, and after doing some online research, I have found hundreds of people having the same problem, most of them being charged an outrageous amount of money by jeep dealers who, ultimately, do not fix the problem. I would not be so concerned, but like many jeep owners, I have small children. The problem started almost a year ago, happens daily, and if it should happen on a busy road or highway when I am going 60+MPH, I am concerned about my safety and that of my kids.

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle stalls while idling or driving 25 MPH. The fuel pump, alternator, radiator, map sensor, spark plugs, and exhaust were replaced, but the failure has not been resolved. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the failures occur without warning. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Engine · 123,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalls without warning. The vehicle usually restarts immediately afterwards. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and had various repairs performed, which consisted of replacing the throttle position sensor, intake temperature sensor, map sensor, intake air control valve, crankshaft position sensor, distributor, cap and rotor, spark plugs, electrical wiring, fuel pump, oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor, and the ignition coil. None of the repairs have successfully remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 125,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Fuel system · TX

We have a used 1997 jeep grand cherokee, which we have only owned it for about 5-6 months and we are having problems with the fuel system/pump. We notice a recall on 1997-2004 jeep grand cherokee in jan/feb 2006 on the problem that we are having with the vehicle, but when we contact the chrysler corp. We were told that our particular vehicle wasn't part of the recall. On the page that I receive the info on the recall thru it didn't specify which one, it just states 1997-2004, jeep grand cherokee and jeep wrangler, so we need to make sure that chrysler is not trying to take advantage of the situation and not repair the vehicle. How is it that our vehicle is having the same problem as the ones that is under the recall. I spoke with two representatives at chrysler and I was told that the vehicle that we owned had a fuel pump replaced in 2000 and I'm not sure if that's true, because the recall wasn't until last year.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle would immediately restart and operate normal. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, they determined the cause of the problem was the fuel pump. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06e011000, regarding the fuel pump. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle is currently undergoing additional inspection before repairs are made.

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · PA

Consumer noticed a chirping noise coming from the front wheels that disappeared when the brakes were applied. *ts the dealer was unable to correct the problem the consumer was referring to. The consumer had a list of problems that needed to be corrected on the vehicle and they were: rotors and pads front and rear, emergency brake shoes, wiper blades, muffler and tail pipe, oil dip dip stick, right axle boot,emergency brake pivot, the back glass needed to be adjusted, the fuel pump module was replaced, the rear differential bearings were replaced. The consumer was told by customer service there were 2 outstanding recalls on the vehicle and the problem she was describing sounded as though it was related to one of the recalls.

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Engine · VA

Since mid december 2004, I have been having trouble with my 1997 jeep grand cherokee. It has since been in the shop on a weekly basis, with the same problem of the motor hesitating or cutting off while driving. So here we are $1400 later driving off the lot and the car cuts off twice before driving 1/4 of a mile. They have cleaned the throttle plate twice, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the catalytic converter, replaced a primary coil twice, replaced the o2 downstream sensor, replaced wiring in the steering column and then this week replaced the o2 upstream sensor. And I still have the same problem with the hesitation and cutting off. The only response from the dealership service department was that with this many miles I'm going to be nickeled and dimed with repairs. The car has never given me any major problems prior to december. I am not getting anywhere with this service department and am not ready to give up on this car. I took it to the dealership for the repairs feeling that they would be the most knowledgeable about the car. I am very frustrated at not being able to find out the problem and have it corrected. I would appreciate any suggestions. I have requested a print out from sadler that details all that has been done to this car since december. I would appreciate it if someone could contact me concerning this issue.