Gas gauge reads inaccurately, causing vehicle to lose power. The dealer has replaced the gas gauge.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints
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The fuel tank is actually empty when the gas gauge indicator states that there is fuel in tank. Consumer ran out of fuel because of this problem.
The gas gauge reads inaccurately, causing the vehicle to run out of gas and cut off.
Consumer states that even though the gas indicator indicates that fuel is in tank, tank is actually empty. This has caused driver to run out of fuel twice in a period of one month.
Engine stalled because vehicle gas gauge read wrong. Dealer fixed gauge.
Vehicle stalled while traveling at 65 MPH after running out of fuel. The fuel gauge indicated one forth to one third tank full.
Driving vehicle about 35-40mph, when vehicle suddenly ran out of gas. Fuel gauge showed that a quarter tank was still in vehicle.
While driving vehicle about 40mph, fuel gauge was showing gas when vehicle had stopped suddenly. Had no power. Gas gauge was faulty. Vehicle towed.
The gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level in the car.
The fuel gauge is not reading the fuel level in the car.
The gas gauge is not reading the level of fuel in the car.
Moved around vehicle after being at a complete stop. Then the truck died, had no power, but was still running. Coasted 25 feet and the truck stopped completely. Now the gas guage is not accurate.
Consumer is experincing problems with the gas gauge on vehicle. When it reads 1/4/ of a tank it is really on empty.
Going about 70mph when vehicle suddenly lost power. Took to dealer & informed had problems w/gas gauge calibration; showing gas when there was none. Dealer said can not repair due to parts back orders.
Rapidly loss power and the engine died because of a fuel system failure.
Vehicle ran out of gas while driving. Fuel guage reported that it still had gasoline in it. Please describe.
Vehicle stalls without warning. Owner & dealer claim that fuel pump is defective. Dealers are aware of this problem. Owner is very concerned. *ak the consumer cites reports in media of about a dozen owners who had experienced the same problem in state of new york.
Sensor in gas tank failed, causing vehicle to stall.
The fuel gauge is broken. Runnig out of gas, and the gauge reads that there is half or a 1/4 of gas left in the tank.
While driving 45mph the gas indicator was inoperative, causing the vehicle to lock up at 45mph; almost caused an accident without warning. The incident happen 2 times.
Out of gas, but the gas gauge was showing just below a quarter of a tank. *ak the dealer replaced fuel sending unit to correct the fuel guage problem.
While driving highway speed 65 MPH, the jeep began to slow down until driver had to coast to the side. Fuel gauge showed a quarter of a tank. Sensor in gas tank was cause of erratic operation. Fuel tank must be kept full for proper performance. Please describe details.
The connecting cable to the gas tank that registers the gas in the tank has a defect, and it makes the owner think there is more gas in the tank then there is.
Fuel gauge failed, allowing vehicle to run out of gas.
Gas gauge failed.
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