7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,455 miles

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1997 Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #11

Feb 122005

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. The consumer is concerned vehicle will shut off while driving because of inaccuracy. A recall 97V194000 was issued for the fuel sending units, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Ellsworth, ME, USA

problem #10

Jul 152002

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer states that fuel gauge is not working correctly.

- Marshfield, WI, USA

problem #9

Jul 162003

Cherokee

  • miles
The fuel gauge reads out false signal if the vehicle has a half of tank or 3/4 of tank, while turning left vehicle will lose power.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #8

Aug 012001

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle would run out of gasoline while gas gauge indicated a significant amount of fuel in tank. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Informed consumer that this vehicle was included in recall campaign 97V194002 due to VIN. Please provide any additional informatioin / documentation.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 172001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel level indicator indicates significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

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problem #6

May 232001

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 97V194000. This vehicle not included. Fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy can degrade over time, indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than actually is present.

- Mecomb, MI, USA

problem #5

Jul 181998

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel sending unit failed, recall work performed however continues to fail after two replacements.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 061998

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel sending unit failed prior to recall notice.

- Bridgewate, CT, USA

problem #3

Jun 011998

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel tank sending unit failed prior to recall notice.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #2

Nov 111997

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel level sending unit failure.

- Hudson, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 111997

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel level tank sensor (sender) unit failed resulting in gauge failure.

- Newton, MA, USA

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