4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,070 miles

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problem #9

Feb 202006

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 70,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the fuel gauge displayed a faulty reading. The gauge indicated a quarter tank of fuel was available however the vehicle had ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge completely failed to function. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #8

Oct 302003

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 73,000 miles
My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the latest is oil pressure gauge sending unit. Oil pressure still showing zero even after replacing sending unit!

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #7

Jun 242003

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 73,629 miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. The gauges malfunctioned (gas read empty), the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Different mechanics were unable to duplicate the problem. The transmission leaked (there was pink fluid in the battery area), the belt pulley had fallen off and the vehicle overheated, and the battery failed.

- Dana Point, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 032002

(reported on)

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
The fuel gauge failed. The consumer had come across some information relating to a recall for this vehicle. The consumer contacted Chrysler and was informed that there was a recall, however, his vehicle was not included due to the VIN.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #5

Jan 012002

Wrangler

  • miles
Fuel level sending unit indicates significantly more fuel in reserve than actually present. Recall 97 V 194 000 has been issued on vehicle make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to the VIN.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012001

Wrangler

  • miles
Fuel sending unit for reserve fuel tank is not operating properly. Fuel unit does not show proper amount of fuel in tank. Dealership has examined vehicle, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by recall 97V194003. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Malden, MA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fuel sending unit failed twice.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 051998

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Recall repair work on the fuel gauge/sending unit, however failed again.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011998

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing consumer to run out of gas when gauge indicates fuel left in tank when empty.

- Laharba, CA, USA