Vehicle stalled in middle of a busy interstate and then stopped altogether due to lack of gas. However, gas gauge showed 1/4 of a tank of gas. Driver was able to coast, over two lanes of very fast traffic, to the median wall.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints
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Gas gauge failure; gas gauge showed 1/4 of a tank when in reality, it was empty while driving on highway.
Gas gauge does not register the correct levels of fuel, causing the vehicle to run out of gas. *ak
When driving vehicle, lost power because gas gauge stated that there was quarter of a tank left, but there was not. Road side assistance had to come out to stranded vehicle. Told consumer that this model has a fuel sensor problem. This defect can result in an accident if it was to lose power in heavy traffic. *ak repairs complete due to recall 97v194.
The faulty gas gauge indictator; had less fuel than it actually stated which caused the vehicle to stall. *ak dealer replaced the sending unit.
The defective gas gauge sensor causes the indicator to read more fuel than it actual has, causing the vehicle to stall which almost caused an accident.
Consumer was about 4 miles at 40 MPH noticed vehicle was not moving, engine was still on. Turned off, and after 3 minutes started to move again. Drove aprroximately 1 mile. Called dealership, said nothing wrong with gas level, fuel sending unit was not working and fuel was not going into motor. But there was gas in tank, replaced fuel sending unit. *ak consumer states this caused her loss of time, appointment and money, and a safety hazard.
Exhaust pipe bent & rubbed against the plastic gas tank which caused a hole that allowed a leak. Took to dealer & was informed owner needs metal piece between tank & exhaust. Manufacturer not taking responsibility of financial replacement. *ak consumer was never made aware of the skip plate option, requesting reimbursment. Transmission has a pause when upshifting from 2 to 3, when in 4wd, the left wheel grinds when turning. The right front power lock made a grinding noise when power door locks were actuated, dealer installed new door latch assembly. Steering wheel was not centered, causing vehicle to drift to the left while driving.
The vehicle's gas gauge reads wrong. Owner ran out of gas in the intersection. Dealer has no remedy.
Fuel gauge indicated approximately 1/4 tank when tank was empty.
Gas gauge registers approximately 1/3 tank when the car is totally out of gas.
Fuel tank sending unit failed.
Gas gauge reads inaccurately the fuel amount, and has caused vehicle to run out of gas whiel showing 1/4 to 1/2 a tank.
Gas tank gauge does not register properly the levels of fuel that is in the tank, causing the vehicle to run out of gas on the expressway.
Gas gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas while it was empty.
Gas gauge indicator failed, showing 1/4 tank while tank was empty.
Fuel sending unit failed.
Gas gauge falsely reads the amount of gas in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to run out of gas. Dealer will replace the faulty part.
Dp97-003. Vehicle has experienced problems with gas gauge . Gauge reads that there is still fuel in tank when there is not.
The gas guage failed on two separate occasions while driving. Vehicle lost power/stalled. Also, horn failed, and vehicle has two leaks in the body of the vehicle.
Gas gauge reads 1/4 tank when car runs out of gas.
The fuel gauge reads 1/4 full when the tank is actually empty. This incident almost caused a crash. A new sender unit has been installed by dealership.
Gas guage inaccurately reads the amount of gas in vehicle, causing the vehicle to run out of gas. Dealer has been contacted. Parts are on back order.
When traveling the vehicle shut down due the gas indicator which listed the vehicle had a quarter of a tank ofgas when there was no gas in the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Dp97-003, while driving and had a quarter tank of gas, the vehicle stalled on a highway due to a defective gas gauge which could have resulted in an accident.
While driving down the highway the vehicle just cuts off without any warning. *ak thr gas gauge was inoperative.
Dp97-003, the defective gas gauge indicators make the vehicle appear that gas tank has more gas than actually in the tank which could cause vehicle to stall or cause an accident. *ak
The gas guage on vehicle falsely reads the amount of gas that is in the vehicle. The dealer told owner that there was a problem with these vehicles . Dealer advised the owner that they are trying to get parts from the manufacturer.
Dp97-003; the defective gas gauge indicator was caused by a faulty fuel pump sending unit, causing incorrect information in gas indicator which can cause the vehicle to stall.
Fuel gauge indicated a quarter of a tank full when vehicle ran out of fuel on six different occassions.
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