8.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,578 miles

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #17

Aug 191997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

The gas guage on vehicle falsely reads the amount of gas that is in the vehicle. The dealer told owner that there was a problem with these vehicles. Dealer advised the owner that they are trying to get parts from the manufacturer.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #16

Jun 231997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
DP97-003; the defective gas gauge indicator was caused by a faulty fuel pump sending unit, causing incorrect information in gas indicator which can cause the vehicle to stall.

- Wauwatosa, WI, USA

problem #15

Jul 081997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle stalled while traveling at 65 mph after running out of fuel. The fuel gauge indicated one forth to one third tank full.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #14

Aug 281997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Gas gauge reads inaccurately, causing vehicle to lose power. The dealer has replaced the gas gauge.

- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

problem #13

Jul 151997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The fuel tank is actually empty when the gas gauge indicator states that there is fuel in tank. Consumer ran out of fuel because of this problem.

- Wakefield, MA, USA

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problem #12

Aug 281997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The gas gauge reads inaccurately, causing the vehicle to run out of gas and cut off.

- Saugus, MA, USA

problem #11

Jul 071997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Consumer states that even though the gas indicator indicates that fuel is in tank, tank is actually empty. This has caused driver to run out of fuel twice in a period of one month.

- Braintree, MA, USA

problem #10

Aug 281997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Engine stalled because vehicle gas gauge read wrong. Dealer fixed gauge.

- Groton, MA, USA

problem #9

Aug 211997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Driving vehicle about 35-40mph, when vehicle suddenly ran out of gas. Fuel gauge showed that a quarter tank was still in vehicle.

- Auburn, MA, USA

problem #8

Aug 221997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 40mph, fuel gauge was showing gas when vehicle had stopped suddenly. Had no power. Gas gauge was faulty. Vehicle towed.

- Reading, MA, USA

problem #7

Aug 241997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level in the car.

- Antrim, NH, USA

problem #6

Aug 271997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The fuel gauge is not reading the fuel level in the car.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 151997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The gas gauge is not reading the level of fuel in the car.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Aug 231997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Moved around vehicle after being at a complete stop. Then the truck died, had no power, but was still running. Coasted 25 feet and the truck stopped completely. Now the gas guage is not accurate.

- Biddeford, ME, USA

problem #3

Aug 101997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer is experincing problems with the gas gauge on vehicle. When it reads 1/4/ of a tank it is really on empty.

- Mineoppolis, MN, USA

problem #2

Aug 061997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Going about 70mph when vehicle suddenly lost power. Took to dealer & informed had problems w/gas gauge calibration; showing gas when there was none. Dealer said can not repair due to parts back orders.

- Cumberland, ME, USA

problem #1

Jul 071997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving 45mph the gas indicator was inoperative, causing the vehicle to lock up at 45mph; almost caused an accident without warning. The incident happen 2 times.

- Newbury, MA, USA

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