1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed May 12, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · UT

The fuel level sensor inside the fuel tank is faulty and frequently shorts out causing the fuel level to read zero until a bump in the road causes the sensor to start operating again. This intermittent electrical condition may cause a total electrical failure with the sensor. This type failure may cause an electrical fire with the sensor and ignite the fuel in the tank. The sensor needs to be recalled and the sensor replaced.

Filed Sep 18, 2008 · Fuel system, Transmission · OH

It has happened a few times the lever in the gas tank that lets the gas gauge know how much gas is in it sticks when it says a quarter tank it is actually completely empty. This has left myself and my two babies left to walk and get pushed to a gas station. The other complaint is that the transmission makes a really load whining noise when overdrive is off.

Filed Oct 20, 2007 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · GA

Fuel gauge inaccuracy, shows tank has nearly 1/2 tank full, when in reality it can be empty. Inaccuracy has gotten steadily worse.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Fuel system · 51,217 miles · OR

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined the gas sending unit was inoperable. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 97v194002, regarding the fuel level sending unit. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 11/03/06.

Filed Jul 2, 2004 · Fuel system · 86,999 miles · FL

The fuel gauge will randomly go from the correct reading to empty along with the chime telling the driver to stop for refueling soon. I now see that I am not the only one going through this. Will call the dealer on monday. Clh.

Filed May 29, 2004 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · CA

The gas gauge on my jeep does not accurately reflect the amount of gas left. The tank may report there is gas remaining when empty or that there is no gas when full. The gauge may start and stop working several times while driving in a single trip, or never accurately report the gas level at all.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · FL

The vehicle stalled while driving. After being stranded and then having the vehicle towed, it was figured out that the vehicle had a faulty fuel gauge. It displayed 1/4 tank of gas left in the tank when in actuality there was no fuel left. Erratic readings have been shown since the incident.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Fuel system · PA

While driving, the fuel gauge gave the wrong reading, which caused the vehicle to run out of gas. *jb the fuel gauge read the vehicle had a half of tank of gas.

Filed Jul 6, 2003 · Fuel system, Tires · 42,000 miles · RI

When I bough my vehicle 2 years ago the gas gauge needle would go to empty, the bell would ring, then go back to full a few times. Dealer said since I bought the car used, and it wasn't a safety issue, they would not cover it in the 30 day warranty. Now the needle is only correnct when it is full. Also, all 4 tires seem to lose air quickly. Brought it to the dealer twice. First time couldn't find a problem, second time they replaced the stems. Now still have the problem. Pretty much sick of wasting my time bringing it somewhere and they can't figure out the problem.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · CA

Gas gauge malfunctions continuously. Presumably fuel sending unit failed after about 2 years. Gauge continuously bounces from "full" to "empty" with the warning beeper sounding each time it reaches the empty mark. Gauge is completely unreliable and is of no value in determining how much gas actually remains.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Fuel system · MS

The gas gauge indicator only worked when the gas tank was full.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Fuel system · 151,000 miles · NC

The vehicle ran out of fuel three times, due to the fuel gauge reading incorrectly. Dealer determined the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. There was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb fuel gauge registers 1/8 to 1/4 fuel levelwhen tank is empty. Have to refuel at 1/4 tank full or higher.