The gas gauge indicator only worked when the gas tank was full.
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints
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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.
1. Fuel injector failed causing the engine to misfire and operate on only 5 out of 6 cylinders. 2. In the same cylinder (#6) rod broke, causing engine to blow and need replacement at only 42,000 miles. 3. Power steering pump almost fell off the vehicle. (most likely due to improper installation after engine rebuild). 4. Brakes constantly squeak or make grinding noise when pressure is applied. When temperatures are below 50 degrees, a high pitched whinning noise is heard from underneath the vehicle. Can only be heard when traveling under 45 MPH - due to road noise masking the sound. (multiple dealers have not been able to determine what the problem is nor be able to fix it, so constantly whines). 5. Fuel gauge fluctuates when 3/4 full (drops to empty and fuel light turns on, then returns to normal reading. Will continue to do this until tank is 1/4 full). Told this is a problem with the fuel sensor. 6. Transmission is occasionally rough (jerky shifting between 1st and 2nd gears).
Fuel sending unit failed. As a result: the check engine light will not go off, therefore I can not pass emissions test in my state. I am also constantly running out of gas. The sending unit is necessary for correct gauge readings. This has happened at the worst time for me as a single mother suffering from job losses in the state of goergia. The estimates to repair the fuel system has averaged 700.00 dollars I am also filing a complaint about the transmission that slips too. The transmission will not go into 2nd or 3rd gear with out a lot of extra effort. There are times I have to take back roads and access roads just because I was nearly hit several times trying to access the express way. Suv's are horrendous in gas mileage but a SUV with a slipping transmission is burning even more gas! I am still trying to pay for the car and can not afford the repairs. I wish I would have bought an import. I have met quite a few jeep owners who have experienced the same problems.
The gas gauge malfunctions. (often stops and drops to empty, causes low fuel light to signal-until the gauge returns to it's proper reading, this occurs when the tank is about three quarters full, and will read empty when the tank is full) scc
Fuel gauge - vehicle runs out of fuel at 1/4 tank marker. Ts
Fuel level sending unit causes fuel guage to indicate significantly more fuel in tank than is actually present. This malfunction has left me stranded on the roadside twice. There was a recall on the previous model year for this same issue. Dt
At 62 MPH, engine began to sputter, then vehicle stalled. Mechanic determined that fuel sending unit needed to be replaced.*ak
Fuel sender unit is not registing the proper amount of fuel in fuel tank. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle cannot read the gas level correctly and there is a cross flow problem with the vehicle. Contacted dealer. *ak. Consumer stated the fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy degraded over time, indicating that there is more fuel in reserve than there actually is.
Flipped jeep and engine was immediately on fire and then gas tank blew up. Me and grandson escaped. Nlm
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Engine check light stays illuminated while driving. Dealer has reset vehicle twice and light has illuminated again. *ak consumer adds that failure codes were transmission 3rd gear and fuel sending unit.
While driving gas gauge immediately goes to empty. Please provide any further information.
A leak was in the fuel line, gas fumes were coming inside of vehicle, contacted dealer, and consumer was informed thaat the fuel line needed to be replaced. *ak consumer stated that the transmission is slamming hard when engaging in reverse, also the dash and radio lights flicker on and off at times.
I purchased this vehicle with a 3 month/3000 mile warranty and since the purchase I am having problems with the gas gauge. For some reason the gauge will instantly drop to empty and then back to the correct level. I've had it to the dealership where I bought it 3 times and they can't find a problem because the gauge is reading normally. Now that the vehicle is out of warranty I am stuck with the burden of a faulty fuel gauge and am wondering how to resolve this problem seeing that the dealership couldn't repair the problem. I also am concerned because I think this problem should of been resolved while it was under warranty. I,m sure as soon as I open my wallet at the dealership the problem will be resolved. I also know that previous year jeeps had this problem.
Indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present.
Indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present.
The fuel level sending unit in this 1998 jeep grand cherokee loredo is extremely unreliable and un-safe. There was a recall on this issue in the prior model year for this vehicle. If one was to contact jeep dealerships for replacement parts for the level sending unit , you in turn will receive the identical parts that were installed in the recalled 1997 model year. This would mean the 1997 card body, card body wiper, float arm retainer and the float arm assembly part numbers were reinstalled in the 1998 fuel moduals. Revision levels on these engineered parts are doughtfull. The problem with this vehicle is you can fill the tank in full position (23 gal -two clicks) start it up and it may read empty , it may read half full or it may read full at any given moment. Occasionaly when you shut the rear hatch door on this vehicle the vibration may case the fuel level unit to react inside the tank/module in a abnormal manner. I believe this is an unsafe and has caused this owner to run out of gas once on highway i95 in ny and once on a back road. Chrysler customer support has been contacted and documented the issue on this vehicle but to no avail. Please respond, thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel guage indicator misreads amount of fuel in vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Fuel gauge reads normally until 1/4 tank, and then reading stays at this point as gas tank goes below this level to empty.
The fuel level gauge doesn't work correctly. I do not like to be stranded on the highway with my twin 2 year olds when the tank becomes suddenly empty. The 1997 jeep grand cherokee had a recall for the same problem and I would like to know if the same part was installed in my vehicle and why it isn't included in the same recall?.
This particular vehicle has failure of fuel pump inside of fuel tank. Also, there is about two or more sensors that failed in the system that provides a proper delivery of electric impulse to the spark plugs. *ak***** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****749795.
Fuel gauge does not read correct level of fuel actually present in vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer, refused to provide any assistance.
Gas guage indicates more fuel than in tank. When tank shows a 1/4 tank it actually is on empty. Dealer is finding problem to correct. Consumer will add more information. *ak fuel level sending unit failed causing vehicle to run out of gas and consumer to be stranded on the side of the road.
While traveling at approximately 65 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. Digital calibration that showed amount of fuel in vehicle was off. Gas guage dash (non-digital) showed that there was fuel in vehicle when engine stalled due to no gas in vehicle. *ak
While traveling at 35-40 MPH and exting highway engine stalled without any indication. Technician stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. *ak the stalling problem becomes more dangerous when driving on highway.
Fuel guage misread amount of fuel in vehicle. A recall has been issued on earlier makes and models.
My 1998 jeep grand cherokee ran out of gas although the gauge clearly showed nearly a half tank of fuel. The car stalled going approx. 40mph but I was able to wrestle it safely off the road. After many hours the police came and ordered a flat bed tow truck. I towed the vehicle to the nearest chrysler dealership which was fullerton ford/jeep in bridgewater n.j. On rt 22. What troubled me so much was not that a part was bad but that the service mgr. Knew what the problem was without taking the car off the flat-bed or looking at it! He told me to have the tow-truck driver to tow it to the gas station and it would start , for me to make an appointment and they would replace the fuel sending unit. Which they did. ( the car did start when I put gas in it ) chrysler claims that their is no recall on my year and that the "technician" is just very good at what he does. No one can tell what causes a moving car to stall and not re-start from 100 ft away unless there is a problem specific to that vehicle. I understand the '97 did have a recall. Did they ever stop using the same part or did they use up what they had left? And then change. Chrysler won't even pay my towing charge for which I am suing.please check into this. They are arrogant and rude at chrysler and this is a potentially deadly problem. They know this is wrong and are doing nothing. Thank you for your anticipated help.
On three separate occasions the fuel gauge read that there was 1/4 tank gas left, yet the vehicle sputtered to a stop because it was completely out of gas. The last time this happened, I was on a major interstate, 5 miles from the next gas station. The warning signal on the dash was never activated and I was given no reason to believe that I was running dangerously low on fuel. As well, the trip computer read that I had at least 80 miles to go before I would be out of fuel. I contacted my local jeep dealership(galloway motors) to inquire if there were any recalls regarding fuel gauge failures, but was told that there were none and I would be expected to pay for any repairs.
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