7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,250 miles

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problem #8

Jun 302000

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
I have talked to several dealerships and I have been told my Jeep was not made on the right date under the recall. I have had a problem with the gage/sending unit for the last (almost) three years. I do not understand why my Jeep is not covered when so many more are with the same problem. My gage sometimes does not show empty when it is and sometimes showes empty 100 miles into the full tank. I have talked to seval other Jeep owners and some of them have experienced the same problem. Yet, the dealerships say even though some Jeep are covered under the recall others are not. Crazy!

- Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA

problem #7

Apr 252002

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
My fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank when empty- there was a safety recall in '98 (NHTSA # 97V194003 & tsb # 755) for this same problem for my year vehicle. When I contacted the dealer and also the manufacturer, I was told that this recall did not apply to my vehicle- if it is a safety problem for other vehicles of the same make/model/year, and I have the problem (obviously), theni don't understand why my vehicle was not included in the recall- thank you for allowing me to report this.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #6

Jun 042001

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Gas guage gives an inaccurate reading of amount of fuel in vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Roy, UT, USA

problem #5

Mar 082000

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Vehicles has faulty gas gauge.

- Passaic, NJ, USA

problem #4

Sep 011997

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Gas gauge did not report accurately in the amoun tof fuel in the vehicle. This happened while driving on freeway at high speeds or while stopping at a light.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 101997

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fuel gauge failed.

- Oak View, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 201997

Wrangler

  • miles
Gas gauge falsely reads the amount of gas in the vehicle, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power. Dealer will be contacted.

- Sharon, MA, USA

problem #1

Aug 171997

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
4-wheel drive inoperable. In addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/ABS brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise.

- Dallas, TX, USA