1993 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

Filed Jun 2, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

You need to fix this nhsta web site so people can enter complaints without all the validation - it was very painful to enter this request and I bet many people just give up. Examples: I looked for chrysler and could not find "other" was not an option, too many other companies to scroll through - finally I realized daimler chrysler. Also I entered a perfectly valid and the web site would not accept it saying it was invalid. Now - on to the real issue... 1993 jeep cherokees with 50k-70k miles will stall on highway/other roads (quite dangerous). Vehicle restarts after 1-2 retries. Took to 3 shops and they found nothing and finally found that crank shaft sensor had to be replaced when I met someone else who had same problem.

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

After the consumer shifted the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle lurched backward and ran over the consumer. Consumer was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Body, Engine · 108,000 miles · NJ

When jeep gets to running temperature (5-10 minutes) it will back and stall when you go to take off from a stop. Very dangerous when merging with traffic or at busy intersection. Had been in shop for 10 weeks, replaced computer, tried many sensor replacements to no avail, mechanic gave up, now at dealership where they can find nothing wrong (no computer code stored) when it is just running.they have not driven it on the road for fear of breaking down in traffic. Can not get it started again until it "cools down" oil pressure gauge reading very high (any correlation?) was an intermittent problem at first,( started last dec., bought it in nov) now chronic, with every drive. The last time I drove it, it was also starting off in third gear (automatic) although the computer replacement (remanufactured) seems to have fixed that, although I also had the transmission fluid and filter changed. (I had not experienced any transmission problems up to then) hood latch seems to have a problem and battery recently died, needing replacement.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Engine · FL

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over. It will be hard to get the vehicle started again. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Engine · TX

Consumer states that the vehicle stalls. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Body, Electrical · MI · fire

The floor was so rusted, which was not visible until th fire broke out. I had replaced the converter and muffler from midas, and on the way back the car caught on fire. After the vehicle was totalled, there seemed to be rusted floor with holes.. I am just complaining so that others could be aware of this. Especially when the vehicle is less than ten years old.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Engine · AL

Vehicle would stall while traveling at highway speed of 50-60 MPH, this problem has occurred on nine occasions, dealer/manufacturer were notified.*ak the dealer replaced the crank position sensor.

Filed Jun 8, 2001 · Engine · SC

Took car in for tune up, sounded like it was missing. Spent $1200, car still sounded poor, dealer said it was catylitic converter pluggae, fixed that for $170, still made noise, dealer investigated siad low compression in cylinder, then found cracked head, fixed that for $900, still sounded bad, dealer investigated, stated that lifter rod failed, cam grinded rod and scored cam, requiring new engine. Freind in va has similar incident, said jeep was aware of failure and had a technical bulletin on proper repair.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Engine · NY

While driving engine completely shutsdown without warning. All electrical components continue to work as unusal. Dealer cannot identify cause for engine failure. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 13, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Radiator/heater hoses leaking and in poor condition. Nlm