1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: fuel leak

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 242,922 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact observed fuel leaking from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 242,922.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 127,304 miles · NY

Was removing rear hitch so I could repaint it and noticed that my gas tank shield was rotted and gas was leaking above shield so I removed the rotted shield and found leak.it was caused by dirt and road grime getting in above where shield was rotted.thank god I caught it before shield started to fall and spark against road.come to find out that shield is the only thing holding gas tank in vehicle which I believe is totally a hazard for all grand cherokee owners from 1999-2004 at least.I went online and found out this was a major defect in all from 1993-2004 and yet no recalls.there have been many fires from this and I believe it should be looked at.mine at present just sits in yard as they want 400 hundred for shield and 400 hundred or more for tank.all junkyards tell me that they are all rotted and so they have none to sell.all junkyards tell me the same so I have no idea what to do yet.I could see this if my jeep was not road worthy but there is no rust on it and it runs great.

Filed Sep 6, 2003 · Fuel system · 83,469 miles · CA

Leaking fuel tank. Gas is leaking from the the vent seal ( weld ) at the top of the tank.this part cannot be replaced.the tank must be replaced. The jeep dealer said there are 700 tanks back ordered ! So there is a problem though jeep denies it. Also the year 2000 grand cherokee has been recalled for the same problem with the same fuel tank. Thank you.

Filed Jan 3, 2003 · Fuel system · 77,772 miles · MD

1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, 6cyl. Mileage 78000. During refueling, fuel would not enter gas tank. After having one dealer look and state it needed gas filler tube which would have to be ordered. I manage to get gas in car and get home from 200 miles away. The next time I drove vehicle I notice gas leaking under the vehicle. Took to local dlr, they had to replace fuel line to gas tank and filler tube. This was a $470.00 repair. This is the 2nd time I have had a problem with the fuel tank system on this jeep. This is a vary serious situation due to fumes getting into the passenger area and the possibility of a fire from leaking fuel running underneath the car. Two other problems with this car is the transfer case leaks due to a bad o-ring(this is a 10 cent part that cost $500.00 to replace because the transfer case has to be taken apart), front wheel bearing going bad @ 78000 miles, replacement cost $400.00. Ts

Filed Jul 4, 2001 · Fuel system · IL

Took vehicle into dealership because engine' check light on; dealer removed fuel tank found that pressure line is seeping fuel from around it. Replaced fuel pump module; reset 'check engine' light returned vehicle to me. Date: 04/24/01. Next . Took car to dealership because 'check engine' light was on . Dealer reset 'check engine' light and said could not find source of problem ; said system checked ok. Returned car to me. I took car directly across the street from dealership to mobil gas station, filled-up gas tank, and fuel immediately began leaking from car from gas tank area; called dealership back , they sent technician to gas station to drive car back to dealership. Next day they called me and told me, fuel pump module seal on top of gas tank was leaking; removed and replaced leaking fuel pump module seal. Returned car to me. Date: 07/03/01.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Abs light, and brake light came on, indicating a brake malfunction.*ak wiring to the right wheel speed sensor was cut by lower control arm. The vehicle has electrical and suspension problems. Driver and passenger side power windows inoperative. Fuel pump failed. Vehicle is leaking transmission fluid due to pan gasket failure. Fuel is leaking from fuel tank due to defective fuel sending unit seal. Abs light, air bag lights are on and A/C blinkers are not working due to ignition switch looses. Vehicle makes noise due to power steering gear assembly failure.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

The gas tank was not filled to "full," and there was a fuel leak which might cause a fire if there was a source of ignition. Currently vehicle is at the dealer.