Car usually runs fine cold but when it gets to operating temperature it stalls unexpectedly and in dangerous moments while driving on any road or freeway at any speed. I lose all powered functions like steering and brakes. It won't start again for hours until it has cooled all the way down.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: sudden loss of power
8 of the 892 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
The ECM causes intermittent power loss including loss of power steering and power brakes. This occurs at stops, turns, and normal highway speeds. The dealer service department reports that it is the ECM because "when they rap on it with a wrench during idling, is causes the car to stall." the ECM does not record a failure.
Consumer was traveling about 55-60mph with her 4 year old child and lost power steering and cooling fan. Consumer had to use all weight to get vehicle off highway. Problem was idler pulley broke. Mechanic called it alternator bracket idler part #53008443. Chrylser didn't seem to be concerned, only said they couldn't cover it, out of warranty. *ak
Fracturing of defective power steering bracket lead to sudden and complete loss of power assist; serpentine drive belt also slipped off of pulleys, rendering generator, water pump, and other mechanical devices inoperable.
When vehicle is cold, it does not shift from second to third gear properly,causing loss of power
Bracket snapped at idler pulley rupturing serpentine belt causing loss of power steering and overheating before engine shutdown
Cold transmission will not shift from 2nd gear to 3rd. Transmission slips out of gear, causing loss of power. Dealer recommends new transmission. Not covered under warranty.
Due to a broken column shaft the consumer lost all power in the steering.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Reprogram PCM and inspect catalytic converter
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Some vehicles may exhibit light spark knock with a warm engine under load
- Subject pertaining to OBD II misfire monitor
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
8 of 892 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel pump 61Stalling 59Won't start 19Power steering loss 16No deployment 13Slipping 13Door locks 11Fire or smoke 11Transmission failure 11Grinding brakes 10Pulling 10Check engine light 9Engine failure 8Headlights 8Ball joint 7Brake failure 7Knocking 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Sudden acceleration 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Adaptive cruise 5Rollaway 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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