Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows two common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1
Fuel Injection System Throttlebody/manifold problems
1

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while at the gas station and refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware that the pump nozzle was stopping as if the tank was full. The contact stated that fuel system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Fuel Injection System Throttlebody/manifold problem #2

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started hesitating and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic had the vehicle towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The throttle body wiring was replaced, and the codes were reset. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and it was suggested that the vehicle needed to be retested. The vehicle was repaired again. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle accelerated independently while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while coming to a stop. The contact made a left turn into a parking lot and the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stopped the vehicle and had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where the vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.


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