8.1

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

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problem #57

Sep 271999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Gas gauge inaccurately reads the amount of fuel in the vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle make/model. However, this vehicle was not included. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Mcdonna, GA, USA

problem #56

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Gas gauge. Signal switch. Door lock.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #55

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Gas gauge.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #54

Jul 221999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Second time I ran out of gas when gauge indicates other, dealer claims not recalled, I notice 3 other recalls for the same.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #53

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel gauge meter indicator failed.

- Rancho San, CA, USA

problem #52

Oct 231998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle ran out of gas, with the gas gauge indicator showing a 1/4 tank of gas. Not sure if vehicle was included in recall # 97V194000/97V194001. Did not receive recall notice. Owner was told by Firestone about recall.

- Sugar Grove, PA, USA

problem #51

Feb 101999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Gas gauge malfunctioned due to a defective fuel sending unit and pump which was recalled for the 1997 grand cherokes but this is a 1998 Grand Cherokee, and it is not included. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #50

Apr 271998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle ran out of gas even though the gas gauge indicated that it contained more than aquarter of gas. Also rear lamps/tail lights malfunctioned.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #49

Jun 291998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer ran out of gas when gas gauge showed a quarter of tank full.

- Peckville, PA, USA

problem #48

Oct 081998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge failed, replaced 3 times but continued to fail, part recalled, however dealer failed to contact owner.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #47

Aug 111997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Fuel guage read between one-fourth and one-half, however vehicle ran out of gas.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #46

Jun 231998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle has ran out of gas on several occasions. Vehicle is on recall, but parts are not available. Recall no. 97V194002, gas gauge.

- Citronelle, AL, USA

problem #45

Jun 031998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving vehicle ran out of fuel without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer.

- C, CO, USA

problem #44

May 131997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
While driving vehicle intermittently stalled. Vehicle almost lost control.in addition, gas guage failed, showing wrong amount of fuel in the vehicle.

- Somerset, MA, USA

problem #43

Mar 011997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle cuts off due to a faulty gas gauge. The dealer has been notified.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

problem #42

Dec 221997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Recall # 97V194000 mfr 755; consumer states when traveling the vehicle cut off due to the fuel gauge which indicated more fuel that was actually present. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states parts not in.

- Marysville, CA, USA

problem #41

Sep 181997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Defective gas gauge: Gas gauge states vehicle has 1/4 tank of gas after filling up gas tank.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #40

Oct 021997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel gauge indicated approximately 1/4 tank when tank was empty.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #39

Oct 091997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge registers approximately 1/3 tank when the car is totally out of gas.

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #38

Sep 101997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas while it was empty.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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