Fuel Pump problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

13 problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2009

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalls without warning. Upon further inspection, the contact concluded that the fuel pump and regulator were the causes of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06e011000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.

2 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2006

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined the gas sending unit was inoperable. There was a NHTSA recall, # 97v194002, regarding the fuel level sending unit. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 11/03/06.

3 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2002

At 62 mph, engine began to sputter, then vehicle stalled. Mechanic determined that fuel sending unit needed to be replaced.

4 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/25/1998

Fuel indicator and pump failed causing it to read 1/4 of a tank when empty. Nlm.

5 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 08/28/1998

Module fuel pump failed.

6 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Fuel pump failed. Nlm.

7 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 05/02/1998

Fuel pump leaking.

8 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 04/09/1998

9/23/98 dealership: Jeep eagle dupage (630) 653-4060 invoice number: 150281 mileage: 5721 days out of service: 1  engine cuts out when accelerating or turning when fuel tank is 1/8 full or less. The solution: replaced fuel pump assembly. 11/3/98.

9 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 10/22/1997

Fuel pump failure, causing fuel leak.

10 Fuel Pump problem

This particular vehicle has failure of fuel pump inside of fuel tank. Also, there is about two or more sensors that failed in the system that provides a proper delivery of electric impulse to the spark plugs. ***** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****749795.

11 Fuel Pump problem

Fuel pumps replaced two times. Mjs.

12 Fuel Pump problem

While traveling at 35-40 mph and exting highway engine stalled without any indication. Technician stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. The stalling problem becomes more dangerous when driving on highway.

13 Fuel Pump problem

While traveling 65 mhp and without any indication vehicle stalled/ lost all power. Tow truck towed vehicle. Noticed that when filling vehicle wth fuel it started with no problem. Please provide further information.


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