Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in june of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before february of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in june of 2013, there should be a remedy available before january of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated the part was not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/11/2014 *bf updated 02/11/14
The jeep stalls for no reason. Just stops running. It was repaired three times before I acquired it. I have done the same repairs twice to no avail. I was told there was a recall and was also told I'd be notified but have not to date. I just replaced the computer brain and the coil yet again.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 13v25000 ((fuel system gasoline, structure) but he was informed by the manufacturer his vehicle was included in the recall. The contact was informed that the parts were not available and no expected arrival date could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/6/14
1998 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to not receiving issued recall notices of vehicle potential fire danger.
My nephew died in a fire after he was impacted from the rear while avoiding debris/people in the highway. Www.wggb.com/2013/11/11/state-police-say-they-have-truck-linked-to-I-91-deadly-crash-investigation/ ..updated 02-04-14 *bf the jeep was traveling slightly faster when it swerved suddenly into the path of the tractor trailer to avoid debris in the road. The jeep's left rear impacted the tractor trailer's front (right front?); the jeep spun 180 degrees, impacted the opened lift gate of a pick-up truck stopped on the breakdown lane, bounced off and impacted the guardrail. It appears all three impacts were to the rear or left rear of the jeep. It appears the jeep's driver was on fire before he was ejected from the jeep. Updated 2/12/14
I'm inquiring about an announced recall (n45) of the vehicle earlier this year. After about five months I've yet to receive a recall letter. The dealer doesn't seem to care. Chrysler tells me the federal safety agency is the holdup. The federal safety agency tells me it is in legal. I'm tired of the run around. Supposedly there is a safety issue with the placement of the fuel tank behind the rear axle. I've read chrysler proposes to install a tow hitch on affected vehicles. That doesn't seem to hard a fix and surely doesn't require a half year or more resolution. If there is a safety issue why is it taking so long to resolve? If it's not a safety issue then I don't understand why a recall was issued. I am requesting that the issue receive some attention so it can be resolved. It has taken way too long already.
These vehicles have a recall for rear gas tank I called crysler they are giving me the runaround about the recall .
Issue with fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in rainy weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system and the air bags failed. The contact also stated that once she crashed, the fuel tank cracked and gasoline spilled all over the highway. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the brake and air bag failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact called the manufacturer which sent a representative to examine the wrecked vehicle. Lh..updated 10/30/13 *bf updated 10/31/2013
S10 direct reply-letter to the white house from constituent requesting help to save families otherwise destined to burn to death in a jeep because of an accident. Wh contact galen main (202) 456-2176- case: wh 02072013-296. *tgw the consumer wrote in concerning a 1998 jeep grand cherokee that was hit from behind in stopped traffic and burst into flames, before the two occupants were able to escape. The 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokee has a plastic tank located behind the rear axle. The gas tank is larger and even extends below the rear bumper where a low-front-end vehicle can ride under it ad rip the tank open.
Car stalls without warning, usually within 40 minutes of starting car. Happens at any speed, from 70 on the highway to 5 MPH on our road. No warning. Internet search indicated many jeep owners with same safety issue and no permanent fixes.
I own a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. I just read about an investigation regarding a possible safety issue with the gas tank on these cars in the event of a rear end collision. This might be a factor and if not should be addressed. There is a heat shield that is about a square foot in size mounted in front of the fuel tank that is bolted to the floor board of the car. It is held on with two steel screws with washers. Since steel and aluminum will react when place together the holes through the aluminum become oversized and the shields drop off. It is there for a reason and thusly should be replaced. Jeep no longer has a replacement part because I guess the problem is so prevalent that they have run out of stock and elect not to make more of them. There has to be very large number of these cars still on the road missing this shield. Jeep should be forced to make more of them so the problem can be fixed. It should be redesigned as well so it will not be prone to falling off in the future.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalls without warning. Upon further inspection, the contact concluded that the fuel pump and regulator were the causes of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e011000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.
While making a left hand turn in heavy traffic jeep stalled almost causing accident. This happened at 38,000 miles and continues at 100540 miles, if less than half a tank of fuel it will stall and also the dash cluster will read incorrectly. This failure could cause someone to be injured or death as it happens at ransom. User reports that keeping fuel tank full cuts down on the shutoffs to one or two a year.
1998 jeep grand cherokee, 2wd, 4.0 liter inline 6, automatic transmission. User has replaced many engine electrical and ignition parts, as well as fuel pump assembly, some relays, and the jeep continues to stall in traffic, when turning corners, when backing up, has intermittent stalling when driving, and is posting various computer codes. I have already spent $700 on diagnostic and parts replacement, yet the problem persists. When driving the engine periodically cuts out and RPM's drop to zero. If this happens in heavy traffic or during an evasive maneuver someone could be killed. This is an ongoing and dangerous problem that my mechanic can not fix, and based on my research on the internet it is a widespread and perplexing design-related problem with this era jeep cherokees and grands.
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.
Fuel gauge inaccuracy, shows tank has nearly 1/2 tank full, when in reality it can be empty. Inaccuracy has gotten steadily worse.
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.
The vehicle is a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. When the fuel tank is 1/4 full or less, while making a sweeping left turn, the engine will nearly stall out. It will do this on any left turn when the fuel tank is at that level. It did not do this ever for the first 100,000 miles or so. What part could be causing this and why only on left turns?
I have a 1998 grand cherokee that whenever the tank is at 1/4 tank full or below, on a hard left turn, the engine will completely stall/die. I was in an extremely near miss yesterday because of this and have researched on the web - lots of people having this problem and no recalls for the problem. This is extremely dangerous and I can't see why chrysler doesn't recognize the problem. It's happened to me before but never been life threatening which is why I'm now writing.
When the consumer attempted to brake, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak there was numerous repairs that the vehicle needed; the windshield wipers, gas cap(s), new keyless remote and the temperature gauge did not work. Recall# 02v053000. *sc the consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the power assist, the consumer was original told there would be no charge and then later was told the charge would be $400.00.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle shut down and failed to restart. It was discovered the fuel tank had a fungus growing inside of the tank causing the fuel pump to clog up. *ak *ts
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.
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