Gas gauge did not show correct amount of gas that was in vehicle. Consumer indicated there was recall 97v194002 for sending unit. But this vehicle was not included recall due to VIN.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints
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The problems with the fuel pump and fuel tank sending unit started several months after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle would stall and/or jerk on the highway as though it was running out of gas. We thought that we must have just purchased some bad gas (water in the gas tank) so we really did not think there was a real problem. Also, the distance til empty (dte) digital gauge has always fluctuated up and down with its readings. The problem was especially noted when the vehicle contained 1/4 or less tank of gas. Through research, we found that a fuel tank sending unit recall (#755) was issued for 1997 jeep grand cherokee built through june 1, 1997. Our vehicle was built july 1997. Our vehicle, and probably many more 1997 vehicles, should have been included in the recall. At this point, we have no recourse adsent of a recall on our VIN number.
Consumer is having the same problem as mentioned in recall 97v194v002. Consumer states that tank reads more gas than what is actually in tank.
Gas guage does't work properly goes empty and back and forth my jeep and other friends .I believe a recall should occur on this defect.
As per the federal safety agency campaighn number 97v194000 . The recall only covers jeeps from sep 1996 to nov 1996 my jeep was manufactured in june 1996 and it has the same problem that the jeeps in your recall has. We just recently purchased the jeep and my wife almost crashed because the jeep was showing 3/4 0f a tank and the jeep sharply decelerated on the interstate in heavy traffic causing her to be ran off the road. Not to mention the hassle of being stuck on the side of the road. The dealor as usual was not cooperative and said too bad it is not covered due to the month of the recall vehicles. Pleas can you help. Thank you chip perkins.
Fuel gauge reads a 25 to a half of tank; but, vehicle wiil run out of gas. Dealer said that vehicle was recalled under 97v194000 for the fuel level sending unit. But, problem is still not fixed.
Fuel gauge is not giving an accurate amount of fuel in the tank. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak the owner states that the malfunctioning fuel sender should have been part of recall 755 because it is failing again after being replaced.
Whiile traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled. Also, gas guage was reading wrongly. Please provide further information.
Ran out of fuel on major hiway in rush hour traffic due to fuel gauge failure. Gauge showed 3/4 full.
Fuel sending unit failed causing the vehicle to run out of gas when the gauge read 1/8 of a tank the first time and 1/4 of a tank the second time. Nlm
Vehicle is experiencing the same defect as the federal safety agency recall id# 97v19400 - fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unitaccuracy had degraded over time which is indicating significantly more fuel reserve than is actually presented. Manfact. Has advised that this vehicle was not covered by recall due to VIN.
97 v 194 002/fuel level sending unit: vehicle dispaying wrong amount of fuel in vehicle fuel tank. Dealer/mfr's notified and informed that vehicle VIN# was not cover under a mfr's recalls. Please provide further details:
Fuel gauge reads inaccurately , cannot determine the correct amout of gas in tank due to a defective sending unit. Vehicle VIN# is not included in recall 97v194002, but has same defect.
Fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel, which nearly caused a crash on an interstate highway. Owner has contacted manufacturer about recall 97v194000. Owner was told that there was no record of recall. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Fuel gauage does not register correct levels of fuel, causing vehicle to run out of gas.
Defective fuel tank sending unit caused false reading of the gas gauge which read that tank had a quarter full of gas. But tank had no gas, and caused vehicle to stall unexpectedly which may have resulted a crash. Please provide further information.
Fuel level sending unit misreads the amount of fuel in vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle ; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Fuel gauage does not register the accurate levels of fuel, causing the vehicle to run out of gas. Please give any further details.
1997 jeep grand cherokee, 39000 miles fuel pump failure resulting in engine failure in the middle of a busy intersection. This vehicle is only 3 years old with low mileage, it should not require a new fuel pump costing owner $500 in towing, parts and labor. Dealer where vehicle was purchased was of no help!
Defective design of the front and rear differential which makes a "whining noise" and cause the metal to be shaved off. Dealer had to replace both differential. *ak front and rear differentials were replaced. The fuel leak was caused by fuel pump module failure.
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Vehicle ran out of gasoline. But, gas gauge showed that there was between I/8 and 1/4 of a tank gasoline. However, the computer gauge was different, and consumer indicated that the information was incorrect. *ak
My fuel tank showed 1/4 tank with my distance to empty computer showing 92miles left.as I rounded a corner at a busy intersection the car sputtered to a halt with no fuel in it.at the gas station the tank took 24.5 gallons (tank capacity 23.5 gals. )I could have got smashed by another car had I got to the highway. A recall was made on a few similar models but not for when my car was built. I feel all 1997 jeeps should get this recall before someone gets killed. Thanks dr. Dinshaw sidhwa.
While driving on interstate in traffic vehicle cut off. It was not out of gas. Took vehicle to dealer,and they informed consumer that it was the fuel sending unit that had just been replaced on sept 4th 1997. Dealer replaced the sending unit. Then 2years later, it went out again.
Brakes squeeky and vibration when braking worst at high speed, vibration problem very bad, ran out of fuel with 1/2 tank showing, replaced meter rod in the tank
Gas gauge indicator works intermittently. It doesn't show the correct amount of fuel. Vehicle will run out of gas without consumer being aware. Dealer says that there's nothing they can do, and there is no recall.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 97v194000, there is a recall for these vehicles. Chrysler co. Said that my VIN does not show up on their db search as one of the recalled vehicle. However, my car is having the same problem as stated and the car was built on the dates that was stated on the recall (97v194000). Thanks.
Gasoline meter is not operable. Consumer filled up half of tank with gasoline, and the meter showed a half of tank. But, vehicle stalled because there was no gasoline inside of vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic told her that it was the fuel sending unit wasn't sending gasoline properly.
I have had the following failures: fuel guage/ brakes (3) times/engine mount, and water pump, brought the vehicle in (5) times before they fixed the transmission, rear windshield wipers quit working, and then restarted. Also cd player died. Is this a lemon?
Apparently, there was a recall of certain 1997 vehicles for the fuel sending unit and the brake system has had the power booster replaced another time by the previous owner. Recall 97v194000.002.
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