Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 MPH or while idling, the vehicle stalls and then shuts off completely. The vehicle restarts once the contact depresses the accelerator pedal. The current and failure mileages were 145,000. Updated 09/05/07
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints
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While driving the car engine quits suddenly. Mechanic unable to determine cause. Extremely dangerous when on highway in heavy traffic. Barely escaped serious accident when it happened on rt 81. This has happened on a continuing basis for the past six months. Will get rid of car asap.
2 weeks after oil change and driving less than 200 miles the oil indicator comes on. Place a quart of oil in , 2 days later the engine smoke and oil needle indicator was below half. 2nd time this occur, you could see the needle going back and forth to empty to 1/2 full. Engine smoke but ran after cooling down with more oil.
Jeep grand cherokee, early years 1992 - 2001 exhaust manifold cracks with regular occurance and allows carbon monoxide into passenger compartment. I own a 1992 and manifold cracked at 55k and 70k (each $1200 to fix), bought a 1994 same vehicle, manifold cracked at 40k miles. Many owners reporting same issue, dealers will replace if pressed but deny problem. I am getting sick (physically) from the vehicle with exhaust coming into cabin. I never know when it will happen. It could cause accident if I passed out.
The engine's exhaust manifold had about 2-3 cracks on top. As a result the exhaust fumes seeps into the passenger compartment. Consumer states he has suffered from severe headaches from the fumes. The cause has yet to be determined. *nm the dealer and muffler shop indicated that the cracks were a result of excessive vibration. The vehicle has not been repaired due to cost.
Wow, it's very amazing to me that there are so many v6 grand jeep cherokee's hat have cracked exhaust manifolds. We love our jeep's, we are the owners of our second one. This is under the jeep where the exhaust and emissions heats and and cools. The jeep sounds like a hot, hot rod. (I'm not in that age bracket anymore). This manifold is so common now that your local pep boy's, david early tire etc. (small shops) are stocking them?they use to be a factor order item.
While driving on the highway, smoke emitted from under the hood. This was caused by an oil leak within the engine compartment. The dealership replaced the rear main engine seal gasket, the oil pan gasket and the oil pressure switch. Please provide more detailed information. *jb 1994 jeep grand cherokee suffered an oil leak within the engine compartment which resulted in smoke being emitted from underneath the hood while driving on the highway.
The engine shook while driving .
The consumer is concerned about the handling of recall and warranty services. The factory installed alarm activated for no reason, the dealer replaced a switch. The vehicle also experienced electrical system problems. The water pump and radiator leaked. *ph
While driving, exhaust fumes are "leaking" into the vehicle's interior compartment. Consumer stated that fumes are very strong and difficult to withstand. Mr
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the motor started racing and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the exhaust manifold had crack causing a fire under the hood and the consumer was force to pull over to exit the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
Consumer states while driving there is a lifting noise in the engine. That can cause engine damage.
Intermittently when slowing down or accelerating engine will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle four times; however problem still exists. Feel free to provide any further information.
Ongoing and intermittent problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed. Vehicle been to dealer on one occasion, and at repair shop on two occasions. Both were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer stated the front end makes a noise and the two front tires were replaced due to front axle assembly failed.
Took car in for oil change, attendant notified me that exhaust manifold had a crack in it about 2 inches long. Contacted local dealership re: crack and chrysler corp. Chrysler states that this is not a common problem with the grand cherokee and that they are "no longer responsible for the car" and that I will have to pay the bill. The service person suggested that I try a local garage that would give me a better price than the $852.00 + tax estimate that the dealership quoted to replace the manifold. This car is not an off-road vehicle and has ( with the exception of two 1 1/2 hour trips to nyc which involved highway travel) been driven exclusively on local roads/streets.
Exhaust manifold is cracking. Vehicle contacted dealer.
Consumer states vehicle has many transmission problems with vehicle in park, it would roll backward, at times the gear shift would not move when the vehicle would continue to roll backward, dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was not safe unless the entire transmission was replaced.
Exhaust manifold cracked all the way around on inside pipe and had to be welded. Welder stated this is a common occurence on jeeps. I have also noticed other grand cherokees with similar problem.
The vehicle just shuts down, engine quits at all speeds, then will not start till I set off alarm system or lock doors and unlock with key from outside . The alarm often goes off for no reason. The vehicle has quit running while I have been on the freeway in the middle lane of traffic. Have to coast to side or come to complete stop.
While driving about 50 MPH heard a pop noise then tires locked up. Vehicle had to be towed to a shop, and they said that carrier pin had snapped, and from that point differential locked, just like when putting vehicle in reverse.*ak the dealer replaced all bearings, gaskets and seals, transmission and radiator failed. Nlm
The jeep looks great but the way it runs sounds horible and nobody gives me a straight answer
Ongoing problem with engine overheating. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop once and at an independent repair shop on several occasions, and problem still goes unresolved. Provide further details.
Engine stalled twice within 1 week at 55 MPH on major highway with daughter in vehicle. Mechanic cannot pinpoint problem. I see many complaints about this on this website.
Had noticed a leak coming from the exhaust. Took vehicle to exhaust mechanic, and was informed that exhaust manifold pipe was welded around the joint with another pipe to make one pipe. Exhaust manifold pipe had cracked & was getting worse. Mechanic could not repair problem. Contacted the manufacturer & no recall or other repairs done on vehicle.
Ehaust manifold cracks due to repeated heating and cooling. Jeep recognized and redesigned replacement. Could cause release of carbon monoxide into passenger compartment.
Car just quits running at any speed with no warning just shuts down then cranks back up 2 to 3 minutes later caused a women to hit me in the rear.
Prior to recall corrosion of front brake rotors caused separating of the rotor disc from the center hub (99v‑340) . Yh
Noticed exhaust was leaking. Checked & found the exhaust pipe was welded around the joint with another pipe. This created one big pipe. The exhaust manifold was cracked, causing a leak. Took to vehicle to a mechanic. Mechanic could not repair leakage problem. Manufacturer had no recalls.*ak
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