Tank Assembly problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee - part 1

Car stalls ,shuts off while driving, hard to start. Instrument panels lights will not work. Dome lights will not work. Had to take fuse out to extinguished dome lights, otherwise stay on all the time . Gas gage shows that more gas in tank than really is.

Car stalls unexpectedly. This seems to occur most often when making a left turn and when the gas tank is at 1/2 tank of gas or less. Ongoing problem for years.

Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. The gauge light comes on and off when the fuel level is anywhere below 1/2 tank. Not sure how much gas is in the vehicle unless it is topped off. There was a recall 97v194000 for the fuel sending units, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Plastic gas tank warped where fuel level sending unit is located on top of tank. Car was parked in garage overnight after a fill up. Next morning gasoline was noted on floor of garage which could have resulted in fire. Dealer stated tank warped in heat of d. C. Weather. Replacement cost was $800. I wonder if other similar eight-year old Jeep products will begin to show this failure, which could be the beginning of a dangerous situation for unsuspecting owners of Jeep vehicles with plastic gas tanks. Gas tanks aren't supposed to fail after only eight years of use.

Nhtsa recall 97v194000 subject/fuel level sending unit. After having the fuel level sending unit replaced oil was leaking from the fuel tank. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

When the vehicle was fueled the needle registered at a half a tank of fuel but the vehicle would suddenly stop running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer informed the consumer that the problem was with the fuel sending unit sending false readings to the gas gauge.

Fuel tank indicator is giving false readings. The vehicle appeared to be stalling, it was refueled and was given no diagnosis at the gas station. The vehicle stopped responding to the pressing of the gas pedal for an unknown reason, the vehicle was refueled but was still given no diagnosis. The vehicle stopped again without warning in the middle of the street, obtained emergency fuel, then it was obvious that there was a fuel problem. (the fuel level registered wrong) the 20 gallon gas tank gets 15 to 18 mpg. The fuel level registers 7/8 tank after driving 100 miles currently. Both the manufacturer and the dealer refused to pay for repair and denied the recall #97v194000 .

Consumer received a recall letter 97v194000 concerning the fuel level, but dealer did not recognize the letter. The fuel was not reliable. The dealer admitted that there was a recall, but said that the consumer's vehicle wasn't included.

About 6 months after the consumer purchased the vehicle it stalled and failed to restart. Consumer pushed vehicle to the nearest gas station and filled the gas tank and the vehicle started. The gas guage read 1/3. Consumer stated there was a recall on the fuel sending unit but, the vehicle identification number was not included.

The fuel gauge did not work correctly.

97 v 194 000/fuel level sending unit: the vehicle was no longer operative because the fuel sending unit failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer was informed the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

97 v 194 000/fuel level sending unit: the vehicle was no longer operative, because the fuel sending unit failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer was informed the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Consumer states while driving and with no warning the fuel indicator will read the wrong reading and the consumer will think there is more gas in the vehicle. Dealer notified ts. Consumer was informed there was a recall, however vehicle did not apply.

This vehicle has the same problem with the fuel sender unit as stated in recall 97 v 194 002. However, this vehicle was not covered under recall because it was manufactured 13 days after recall manufacturing date. Consumer adds vehicle ran out of gas twice while on the highway and had to be towed.

We brought the vehicle to lehighton motors in lehighton, PA and they were not able to detect the problm so we were fitted with a black box and were told to drive around and activate the black box when the problem happened. This was a dangerous situation for us. They changed both O2 sensors. The problem persisted, and they decided that the fuel tank sensor package needed replacement. All this cost bout $800. 00 for parts that were in a car with 35,000 miles, and it put us in seriously dangerous circumstances. We contcted daimler/Chrysler for relief, but to no avail. Please investigate this situation.

Gas gauge indicates that there is more gas in tank than there actually is. Also, more fuel in reservoir than indicated. Once vehicle ran out of gas in middle of the road. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in recall 97v194000.

I feel all these falures are related. The fuel indication happened first on 10/16/00 but the rest was on the dates indicated. I have noticed factory recalls for these problem for my year Jeep, but my VIN supposedly does not require any service. I am dissapionted in Jeep since this is happening so close to the warranteed time.

First , this car was bought brand new with my ex-husband, nicolas jonville. We bought the car in October, 1997, from a Jeep dealer in des plaines, illinois. It was a sales done through International autosource. We then brought the car out to California. Since June, 2000, this car has expeienced O2 sensor problems, exhaust manifold crack, spring defective attached to right front shock, and fuel tank accuracy problem. I have a three year old child and drive this car just to take her to pre-sechool and shopping. I work out of the home. I believe the problems I have experienced in one years time are abundant. I don't drive daily into los angeles or san diego, California. I drive barely 20 miles a day. I do believe these problems do cause safetly problems for my daughter and myself. I have fears of stalling due to fuel problems. I have fears of hitting something that affect the spring on the highway and getting in a bad accident. I now have fears of driving the car long distances since the exhaust manifold crack caused me to eat too much gas. The car is only over three years old. I want some answers and will sending this information further with certified documentations of my letters, my reviews of mechanic views and the dealers documentation. The dealer has been non-supportive of fixing any of my problems without paying a high price when I believe these are manufacturer problesms.

Vehicle has experienced two recall component failures prior to notification (00v-136) and (97v-194), brake rotors and the fuel gauge.

Gas tank leak. After filling, went shopping. Came out of store and police and fire department around vehicle. Tank leaking. Vechicle serviced and tank previously removed by dealer to remedy 'fuel sending unit' recall. Dealer fails to recognize any responsibility. Called crysler and they say they have no problems but I can see other reported incidents posted on this webb site.

Fuel is leaking from fuel tank. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Recall 97v-194. 002.

Received notice #97v194002. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in. Picked up vehicle & dealer called to have vehicle returned due to a fuel leak. Happened 3 different times. Picking up vehicle & returning for corrective problem of fuel system.

Consumer received recall notice 97v194002. Recall was repaired by dealership. However, after repairs, consumer has had to have repair work performed one more time. Consumer states fuel gauge seems defective again. Air bag module and reposition module replaced.

Vehicle leaking fuel due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on,causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted for possible fire.

Consumer has exprienced problem with large amount of fuel leakages due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on, causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted on the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealer not notified at this time.

Difficulty having fuel tank sending unit repaired under recall due to unvailability of parts. Prior to recall fuel tank sending unit failed and replaced, however not with proper recall component part.

The problem started with the fuel sensor after a federal mandated recall was posted, I have had the part replaced three times under the recall notice and the issue is still not resolved.

Consumer complained of a manufacturer's recall repair failure. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have fuel level sending unit replaced. Currently, whenever vehicle fuel gauge is used, it registers between empty and 1/8 of the tank. Consumer put in 4 gallons of gas, approximately $5. 00 of fuel into tank, but fuel gauge registered 1/2 tank of gas. This was not correct. Informed dealer, and deale replied that it was normal.

When driving at any speed and making a left turn consumer loses power when gas tank gets down to a quarter of a tank of gas.

Ran out of fuel in rush hour traffic, but the fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank. The reading had been accurate prior to this incident, and has been inaccurate since. Could have been involved in an accident. Jeep has a recall due to this problem, for this model year, but my VIN is not covered. I propose that the vins covered is not sufficient, other vehicles are having the same dangerous problem.

Had called dealership after receiving recall notice #97v194002, fuel sending unit. Dealership had no parts, and did not know when they would be available. Would contact owner when parts come in. Also, gas gauge malfunctioned, caused vehicle to run out of gas twice.

Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, CA. Vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank. Created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance. Subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved. Transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99. Began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 mph, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning. Loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99. Dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure. Vehicle released on 11/5/99. The second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 mph speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow. Due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle. We refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file a formal complaint with the NHTSA and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law. We purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.

Recall remedy did not sufficiently correct the problem which has reoccurred. The fuel level sending unit is not registering the correct levels of fuel . Also every time stop there is a laud gurgling sound comes from the gas tank. Recall number 97v-194. 002. . Et.

Vehicle ran out of fuel with fuel gauge indicating more than 1/4 tank remaining and low fuel indicator did not illuminate.

Fuel gauge would be showing fuel in vehicle when vehicle runs out of gas. Had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed that manufacturer knows about problem. While driving, vehicle stalled due to running out of gas, the fuel gauge listed that the vehicle had more than 1/4 tank left.