1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the throttle body was getting stuck and caused the vehicle to surge at a high rate of speed without warning. The rpms raced numerous times. The vehicle independently shifted gears without warning. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle several times due to the failure. In addition, there had been fuel fumes inside and outside the vehicle. There was a leak in the front of the vehicle, but the contact was uncertain of the origin. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The dealer did not indicate when the parts would become available to receive the recall repair. The contact was placed as number 46 on the waiting list, but the dealer did not follow up to indicate when the part would become available. The contact was waiting on the dealer and the manufacturer to schedule the recall repair beyond a reasonable time frame. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 MPH in a residential area, the rear of the vehicle shook abnormally. The contact experienced an abnormal burnt wiring smell from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and black smoke was seen from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle burst into flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Engine · 200,000 miles · RI · fire

Driving 25 MPH and turned knob to put on heat and thick, brown smoke coming out of vents immediately filled car. I stopped and looked under hood. I could see a pipe where smoke seemed to be originating but don't know what it is called. When smoke cleared and I didn't see anything leaking under the car, I started to drive as called service station a few blocks away. They said to bring it over but upon driving about 50 more feet smoke got worse; became thicker and black. I stopped and turned engine off and got out of the car and when I turned to look at the car, it was already up in flames coming from under the hood. It took only a couple of minutes and the entire car was ablaze.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Engine · 147,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to two separate independent mechanics however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the problem persisted. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three times who was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 160,400 miles · IL

I purchased this jeep because I was told it needed a transmission, these are the symptoms, when you first start the truck and you put it in reverse, the engine kills. You start the truck up again and put it in reverse, it vibrates and the engine wants to die but the computer tries to increase the RPM to prevent it from dying, you then have to apply the brakes hard, when you put it in neutral, the rpms are at about 2000 and then they come down. When you try driving the car forward it has a vibration and when you are coming to a stop, it does not want to stop, its as the computer is reving the engine like it does in reverse. I have had the transmission rebuilt and it did the same thing, they have taken this transmission out 4 times, changed everything in it 3 times, got another transmission and put all the new parts in that one and still the same problem. I replaced the TCM from a same year grand cherokke, had the dealer flash the computer and still the same, had the try to diagnose it and they thougt it was the map sensor, because of the RPM problem, I changed it and still the same problem. After all these changes, the truck now runs fine for a few minutes, but when it warms up, the same problem occurs, im not sure if thats because the wheather is cooler now. I have so much money tied up in this truck and besides this problem, the truck is in great condition and runs great, can somebody please help me.

Filed Jan 1, 2009 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MD

My 1994 jeep grand cherokee stalls out intermittently without notice, whether driving or stopped. It will start right back up but when it shuts off all power, steering, and braking power is lost and the vehicle must be put into neutral to restart then back into gear. Its very dangerous to lose control at 45+ MPH, let alone the danger at any speed.

Filed Jul 1, 2008 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle completely shut down. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was able to be restarted approximately 1-2 minutes later, if not immediately. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop, but because they were so busy, the appointment was cancelled. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 205,000 and failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 5, 2008 · Engine · 105,000 miles · ID · fire

1994 jeep grand cherokee. Smoke from underneath hood, and within about 3 minutes the car was fully engulfed in flames. Totally destroyed. Driver was just able to get out of car without injury.

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Engine · 183,839 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle began to shake while driving. When he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that one of the six fan blades was missing. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 183,839.