Vehicle experienced failure of the gas tank /gauge sending unit prior to recall notice, resulting in consumer running out of gas on two occasions. Mjs

- Wellesley, MA, USA

Recall repair of the fuel gauge failed, many attempts have been made to fix it. However failed. Fuel gauge shows empty when in reality it has fuel. (97V194000)

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

Vehicle pulls to the left when driven above 25 miles per hour. The power steering pump leaked fluid and the fuel gauge is inoperable (even after repair).

- San Dimas, CA, USA

Recall 97V19402//mrn 755// the recall notification was received and vehicle was taken in for repairs on 25-Jun-98/ 17-Jul-98/ 27-Jul-98, and again on 26-Aug-98, for the same repair work. A total of four sending units have been installed, and the vehicle is still not fixed. The problem still exists.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Received recall notice 97V194002 & notified dealership. Repairs done on fuel sending unit. Drove vehicle & unit failed. Took vehicle back to dealer & another unit put on. Was driving vehicle & once again sending unit failed. Took it back to dealer, and that unit replaced with another. The 3rd sending unit failed on vehicle.

- Torrance, CA, USA

Gas gauge reads incorrectly. Occupants stranded because vehicle ran out of fuel due to faulty guage not providing accurate readings.

- Beverly Hi, CA, USA

Fuel guage failure. Vehicle ran out of fuel in busy intersection due to faulty guage reading.

- Winter Par, FL, USA

Failure of the fuel guage sending unit causes the guage to read over 1/4 full when in fact it's empty.

- Blue Sprin, MO, USA

Gas gauge failed.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Fuel gauge indicates more gas than what's actually in the tank.

- Fairfield, ME, USA

When driving vehicle, lost power because gas gauge stated that there was quarter of a tank left, but there was not. Road side assistance had to come out to stranded vehicle. Told consumer that this model has a fuel sensor problem. This defect can result in an accident if it was to lose power in heavy traffic. Repairs complete due to recall 97V194.

- Oceanside, NY, USA

Exhaust pipe bent & rubbed against the plastic gas tank which caused a hole that allowed a leak. Took to dealer & was informed owner needs metal piece between tank & exhaust. Manufacturer not taking responsibility of financial replacement. Consumer was never made aware of the skip plate option, requesting reimbursment. Transmission has a pause when upshifting from 2 to 3, when in 4WD, the left wheel grinds when turning. The right front power lock made a grinding noise when power door locks were actuated, dealer installed new door latch assembly. Steering wheel was not centered, causing vehicle to drift to the left while driving.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

The fuel gauge reads 1/4 full when the tank is actually empty. This incident almost caused a crash. A new sender unit has been installed by dealership.

- Auburn, ME, USA

Fuel gauge failed, allowing vehicle to run out of gas.

- Monte Sere, CA, USA

Sensor in gas tank failed, causing vehicle to stall.

- Wellesley, MA, USA

Vehicle ran out of gas while driving. Fuel guage reported that it still had gasoline in it.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The fuel gauge is broken. Runnig out of gas, and the gauge reads that there is half or a 1/4 of gas left in the tank.

- Norfolk, MA, USA

Out of gas, but the gas gauge was showing just below a quarter of a tank. The dealer replaced fuel sending unit to correct the fuel guage problem.

- Weston, MA, USA