1998 Jeep Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle's computer software had a defect that caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 198,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Engine · 13,000 miles · AL

My jeep is losing speed and stalling .I have already replaced senors as well spark plugs wires and rotor cap button etc it is stillstalling out.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Engine · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions; the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic recommended that the vehicle be towed to an authorized dealer. An authorized technician stated that the failure was contributed to the coil wire and the PCM module which were previously replaced. The vehicle was also towed to an authorized dealer for the identical failure on a separate occasion. The vehicle is being diagnosed for the failure. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · WA

Standard jeep cherokee (had been maintained by us gvt. Until I bought) hesitates or stalls when turning when gas tank below 25-35% . Is hazardous and have nearly been rearended a few times, from 2003 thru 2009. Chrysler says known problem with fuel filter/pump 'sock'--but no assistance in the 500$ plus potential repair costs. This is the biggest safety problem I have ever heard of in a modern car and it's rampant among cherokee owners.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · OR

1998 jeep cherokee limited 4.0 - when turning left and the fuel level is below aprox 1/3 full the engine stalls and stops running. This created a very dangerous situation when proceeding through intersections with on coming traffic. I am aware that many jeep owners are experiencing the same problem which leads to a conclusion that this is a manufacturer defect.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Fuel system · TX

When the gas gauge was at a quarter tank, the vehicle stalled at highway speed.

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MI

While driving on freeway vehicle stalls because gas tank is empty but reads a 1/4 tank. Dealer contacted. Ts

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Engine · TX

Consumer states that while driving an average of 100 miles at 70-75 MPH, the vehicle will miss and then stall, after letting it sit for approximately 10-15 minutes it will restart, the dealer has replaced the cruise control sensor and crankshaft sensor, however the problem still exists.

Filed Nov 30, 2001 · Fuel system · NY

I had purchased a 1998 jeep cherokee new from the dealer. Several times I brought it in while under warranty to have it repaired because the car would cut out, stall and become sluggish. They were never able to rectify the problem, or in some cases they just stated they could not duplicate the problem. Of course after the warrantee ran out by time and miles the car went dead on me and I was advised the problem was in the fuel tank. The fuel tank is design such that it deteriorates and plugs the fuel pump over a period of time. I learned this through parts suppliers who were unwilling to give a guarrantee on their pumps knowing the tank would continue to deteriorate and plug the pump. The dealer told me he wanted over one thousand dollars to replace the tank because of the deterioration. He refused to replace only the fuel pump and told me the tank was defective. Of course the chrysler corporation refused to warrantee the product after the time and miles were up. My question is this: if the fuel tank is deteriorating because of a design fault is that a safety problem. I myself having a limited mechanical backgroud would think so. These tanks are deteriorating in thousands of vehicles and chrysler is well aware of the problem. I don't think there is any doubt a fuel tank is a critical part of a vehicle, and I don't think jeep is going to con thousands of consumers into changing their fuel tanks. At this time I need a vehicle to drive and I am going to replace my fuel pump not the tank. However if this is a safety concern why isn't jeep voluntarily taking care of it. Please let me know where I stand with this issue. Thank you. Brendan finnerty

Filed Nov 6, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · PA

Vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH due to a faulty gas gauge.*ak button popped off emergency brake lever.

Filed Nov 7, 2000 · Acceleration · OK

Engine stalls while trying to accelerate, stalls while cruise controll is set at certain speed, hesitates as if not getting gas, but has enough fuel, engine service lights comes , when put ing for repairs the technician did an engine clean and the light went off, and then came back on within 24 hours, car back in for engine check and I was tolf there was a bulletin issued by chrysler about the # 7 cylinder misfiring.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · MD

Fuel tank sending unit failed causing vehicle stalling.