10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments

problem #9

May 152002

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

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

- South Hampton, PA, USA

problem #8

Jul 102001

Wrangler

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed a fuel leak. Mechanic replaced plastic fuel tank, it had cracked.

- Yuba City, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 161999

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
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

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #6

Aug 051999

Wrangler

  • miles

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

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.

- Gorham, ME, USA

problem #5

Sep 011996

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Fuel gauge continues false reading after dealer repairs.

- West Covina, CA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 151999

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Gas gauge experienced problems prior to recall notice, dealership did not find problem with gas gauge at time incident (consumer was not getting the same amount of mileage or performance) (97V-194003). Mjs

- Little Falls, NJ, USA

problem #3

May 281999

Wrangler

  • miles

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

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.

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 051998

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Fuel tank and filler neck failed, resulting in tank not being able to be filled properly.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 041997

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Fuel gauge reads that there is gas in tank when its really empty. Has been to dealer before and same problem occurs.

- Northboro, MA, USA

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