My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the latest is oil pressure gauge sending unit. Oil pressure still showing zero even after replacing sending unit!
1997 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints
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The vehicle experienced a problem with the fuel pump. The vehicle shut off without warning while being driven at speeds of 40 MPH or greater. Provide further details.
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.
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.
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. *ak the gauges malfunctioned (gas read empty), the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Different mechanics were unable to duplicate the problem. The transmission leaked (there was pink fluid in the battery area), the belt pulley had fallen off and the vehicle overheated, and the battery failed. *scc
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.
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.
I have talked to several dealerships and I have been told my jeep was not made on the right date under the recall. I have had a problem with the gage/sending unit for the last (almost) three years. I do not understand why my jeep is not covered when so many more are with the same problem. My gage sometimes does not show empty when it is and sometimes showes empty 100 miles into the full tank. I have talked to seval other jeep owners and some of them have experienced the same problem. Yet, the dealerships say even though some jeeps are covered under the recall others are not. Crazy!
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
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
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.
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.
Upon filling gas tank a gush of gas comes from top center of tank, causing gas to run over the side of vehicle and the ground. Took vehicle to dealer. Issue was not resolved. Please provide any further information.
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.
Noticed what sounded like an exhaust leak coming from the engine compartment. I brought it to the dealer with 27k miles on it. They heard nothing. In may 2000 my mechanic mentioned a crack in the exhaust manifold. I brought it back to dealer and they said they found nothing. Oct. Of 2001 with 58k the noise was unbearable and three cracks visable. Dealer said too bad out of warranty. If so many people are having this problem why can't something be done? By the way I will never purchase another jeep again.
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.
Consumer noticed a fuel leak. Mechanic replaced plastic fuel tank, it had cracked.
Gas guage gives an inaccurate reading of amount of fuel in vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
A cracked intake manifold; dealer / manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that it was not cover under a recall. Feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.
After tolerating both problems for some time (poor starting and leaking power steering fluid), I took it in for repair estimates. My mechanic told me what the problems were and, that in his opinion, neither should be happening at the low miles I have on the vehicle. I am currently trying to get chrysler to put more than a minimal portion into the repairs.no safety defect listed.
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.
A/c failed. Yh
Chrysler states that environmental laws will not allow them to replace the computer in my jeep which is the problem. Dangerous driving into traffic and I don't get any gas, just sputters. Almost been rear-ended countless times in the past 13 months. Please help!
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
Dealer said no warrenty coverage for manifold due to mileage and age. Called chrysler help line and told maybe cold water or rain got on it and agreed I should have bought extended warrenty. Why isn't the manifold covered under the emission control warrenty. What is more important then getting the exhaust gas to the converter? Instead it goes to the air and creates a safety problem if it gets in the passenger compartment. I see your data bank has other manifold failures alredy and service notices of head bolt maifold issues. Looks like a mfg. Defect since these vehicles are so young. The fuel pump was fixed under warrenty, the car would't start right. The power steering unit continues to leak slowly and the dealer suggest a seal leaking but I have to pay to fix. Great car!
The engine stalls when shifting from first to second gear. Dealer has seen vehicle twice, and said vehicle needed a new fuel rail.
The seat belt won't retract therefore the belt gets caught in the door latch. The belt becomes frayed as a result of the damage. This is the second failure. After 4 visits to the dealer, the part was replaced on 9/9/1998 at 46,889 mi.
In a 16 month period, I have experienced 3 fuel pump failures. #1 3/3/98 at 34,622 mi. #2 7/9/98 at 43,705 mi. #3 7/3/99 at 67864 mi. This failure has occurred without warning and has left the vehicle inoperable. Chrysler customer assistance has been contacted and they claim there are no known issues with the fuel pump. Dealer claims otherwise. I feel vehicle is unsafe and unreliable.
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.
Fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy degraded over time indicating more fuel in reserve than is actually present resulting in comsumer running out of gas. Nlm
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