Multiple failures since september, 1998. After warm-up, then 20 minute cool -down, car will not accelerate, backfires and off to nothing, then catches and goes. Have replaced fuel pump, engine crank sensor and $700 tuneup done- no luck
1997 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints
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Fuel gauge continues false reading after dealer repairs.
Recall # 97v194000 chrysler/ fuel sending unit; wranger serviced under recall on may 27, 1999. Since that time fuel tank gauge indicator has showen fuel tank to be empty twice. Owner was only able to fill tank with 10 1/2 gallons. Fuel tank holds 19 1/2 gallons.
Contacted chrysler concerning my problems, and they stated that they cannot do anything for me. When I called about my airbags the first time, I was told I would be sent arbitration paperwork and never was. When I called back, I was told that an inspector should have gone out to look at my car before it was repaired and that it was "too late now" to do anything. I was never told that an inspector or anyone else could be involved when I first contacted chrysler. I am furious and frustrated and need help with this serious issue.
Catalytic converter damaged on year after purchase. Mjs
While driving on the freeway vehicle began to smoke and there was no oil in the engine. Oil was leaking from the bottom of vehicle.
Fuel pump failed.
Fuel sending unit failed twice.
Tranfer case failed to work properly while away from home in snow/ice storm leaving me with a vehicle that wasn't working as a 4 wheel drive. In august, the vehicle started experiencing severe hestation from stop and almost caused a serious accident when pulling into traffic
Pull strap/seat latch continually comes loose and fails.
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing consumer to run out of gas when gauge indicates fuel left in tank when empty.
Gas gauge did not report accurately in the amoun tof fuel in the vehicle. This happened while driving on freeway at high speeds or while stopping at a light.
At speeds of 10 MPH, while in neutral or first gear, the rpms drop to almost zero and vehicle stalls, but catches itself to normal. It happens, especially when accessories such heat/defroster, etc. Are on.
Fuel pump failed twice, causing vehicle to stall in a rain storm, almost was hit by an 18-wheeler.
Gas gauge falsely reads the amount of gas in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. Dealer will be contacted.
Fuel pump failed.
4-wheel drive inoperable. In addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/ABS brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise.
Fuel gauge reads that there is gas in tank when its really empty. Has been to dealer before and same problem occurs.
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