1997 Jeep Wrangler: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed a faulty reading. The gauge indicated a quarter tank of fuel was available however the vehicle had ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge completely failed to function. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Filed May 20, 2004 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MI

The fuel tank sending unit malfunctioned causing an incorrect fuel level on the instrument panel. The gauge would read 1/4 or 1/2 when the tank was actually empty. A recall (94v106000) was issued for this problem but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN (safety recall 755 - fuel tank sending unit). *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 74,000 miles · MD

I bought this 1997 jeep wrangler from a used car dealer in june 2002 with a limited warranty and was told the vehicle pased inspection and had no problems. Since then I have had to have the wiring harness repaired, the fuel pump replaced, the transmission replaced, it has a faulty fuel gauge reading, the intake and exhaust manifold need to be replaced and now the steering linkage or stabilizer bars are faulty.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 74,000 miles · MD

I bought my 1997 jeep wrangler in june, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, md with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. It had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. Since then I have had nothing but problems with this jeep. First the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components. This jeep is costing me more in repairs than the actual value of it. I fear that it is unsafe and that I m facing more expenses if I keep it, but I am still making payments on it. Do I have any recourse as far as lemon law protection, recalls, help!!! I don't know what to do with it.

Filed Aug 3, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

The fuel gauge failed. The consumer had come across some information relating to a recall for this vehicle. The consumer contacted chrysler and was informed that there was a recall, however, his vehicle was not included due to the VIN. *jb

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

Fuel gauge quit working, consumer noticed a fuel level sending unit recall when on yahoo, after calling chrysler, consumer was informed that vehicle was not included due to VIN. *yh consumer has ran out of gas several times resulting in two near accidents. Chrysler responded saying that they fixed the problem before the vehicles VIN was made. *jg

Filed May 15, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel gauge is not working properly. Gauge indicates more fuel then there is in the tank. Dealer contacted. *ak consumer was informed by the dealer that there was a recall, however this vehicle is not included.

Filed May 8, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

My fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank when empty- there was a safety recall in '98 (the federal safety agency # 97v194003 & tsb # 755) for this same problem for my year vehicle. When I contacted the dealer and also the manufacturer, I was told that this recall did not apply to my vehicle- if it is a safety problem for other vehicles of the same make/model/year, and I have the problem (obviously), theni don't understand why my vehicle was not included in the recall- thank you for allowing me to report this.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel level sending unit indicates significantly more fuel in reserve than actually present. Recall 97 v 194 000 has been issued on vehicle make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to the VIN . Please provide further details.

Filed Oct 24, 2001 · Fuel system · MA

Fuel sending unit for reserve fuel tank is not operating properly. Fuel unit does not show proper amount of fuel in tank. Dealership has examined vehicle, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by recall 97v194003. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Jan 26, 2000 · Fuel system · UT

The fuel sending unit leaked and was replaced 03/1998, the vehicle was hard to start and the fuel sending unit was replaced 5/98 the fuel sending unit was recalled and replaced 8/98 fuel leaked after recall work and had to be replaced again. Ever since the fuel guage reads 1/4 less fuel than is actually in the fuel tank

Filed Aug 5, 1999 · Fuel system · ME

Vehicle has was repaired twice under manufacturer's recall concerning fuel sending unit twice. Consumer still misreads the amount of fuel . The dealer has been notified.