1997 Jeep Wrangler: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · AR

When cold, jeep starts and runs fine. After engine warms up, oil pressure would drop and jeep would almost die. If I shut it off and try to restart while still warm, jeep would have a hard time starting and if it did start, it would idle extremely rough and barely accelerate. Once I got speed up, it ran fine until I stopped at a red light and it would act like it was going to die and the oil pressure gauge would bottom out. Dealer put manual gauges on it and determined it was the oil sending unit. Oil pressure now holds at 20 when at idle. The issue with the rough idle and loss of power still persists after the engine warms up. After reading all of the complaints, this seems to be a recurring issue with this model. Really don't want to waste money trying to guess at what is the issue. As many people that there are having similar issues, jeep should stand behind their product and issue a recall. Very disappointed.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · FL · fire

I have a 97 jeep wrangler. I have a problem everytime I start my jeep after it sits for 20 min. It sounds like it wants to shut down and after pressing the gas to the floor it finally kicks in and takes off. I lose power alot and it backfires . I have had the exhaust manifold /catalytic converter replaced and a broken stud in the exhaust manifold to head assembly. This has been going on for 3 years and I have taken it to several differnt jeep service department. All the service departments can tell me is that they can't find the problem but they always seem to find something else for me to pay for . I'm still having this problem and now it's getting worse . What can I do? Please help.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · PA

My 1997 jeep wrangler sputters when I touch the gas from neutral to first to second...the engine doesnt cut off, I just lose all power and then it catches...had filters, plugs, and wires all replaced..this is very dangerous..other owners have similar problems yet the manufacturer has made no attempt to remedy this problem.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Electrical · CA

At highway speeds vehicle lost power. Will jerk really hard, and pressing on accelerater has no affect. Dealer replaced fuel rail, and a week later problem reoccured.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Fuel system · IN

Fuel pump has malfunctioned five different occasion and has been replaced. Inoperable fuel pump has caused engine to die completely out, without no prior warning which result in loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Also, part availability is very limited and hard to find. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Engine · PA

The vehicle will experence sudden and unexpected loss of power. It will last about 5 seconds.

Filed Sep 22, 1997 · Fuel system · MA

Gas gauge falsely reads the amount of gas in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. Dealer will be contacted.