1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle was able to restart immediately on some occasions and restarted after a while on other occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. Several independent mechanics replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump and installed an unknown computer software on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 19, 2021 · Brakes, Fuel system · IL

The inspection recall on my 1996 jeep grand cherokee did nothing to fix the problem with PCM and catalytic converter specified in the defective issue within the recalls issued. This harms the driver, pedestrians, other passengers and motorists. The tech where I went to have recall work performed ordered parts (see attachment), but nothing was installed on my vehicle. Only "inspected." the tech was told of detailed poor performance and symptoms of a bad PCM. Such as shifting, stalling, fuel economy & hard to start. The jeep is not operating optimally & this could mean there are. Other problems between different systems. All of these are indications of a faulty PCM. As well as the ABS light being on the dashboard. The PCM is a "critical" system & needs to be replaced. I'm requesting that you fix this problem for free, as it is defective and could mingle with other systems and cause a complete vehicle break down. Or refund the cost to me in full, including labor charges, if I replace/repair myself. If this defective part is not fixed, it could result in property damage, in which cdj would be liable for. Please advise as to how you can help enforce the manufacture to fully repair these defective parts & remedy this problem on fixing the faulty PCM & catalytic converter within a recall and possibly the ABS system and transmission. The vehicle stalls on highway, in park, on the street, when stopped and then it stalls out and is hard to start. It also has not been able to go in reverse ( back up). Which mean it's not getting proper lubrication. Also, the alarm goes off when using key to gain access. Unhooking battery to reset does not help.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While driving in traffic, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to 21 different independent mechanics where it was tested from top to bottom. The vehicle passed inspection even after it was test driven by the dealer. When the contact brought the vehicle home, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer in york, maine diagnosed the vehicle and found no failure. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's home for over a year. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Electrical · 214,000 miles · CA

The vehicle stalls unpredictably in dangerous situations on the road endangering life and safety. It also exhibits explosive backfires randomly which destroys the muffler and endangers safety. This has happened numerous times while in motion on the street.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 196,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Engine · 315,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 315,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Electrical · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact also indicated that smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Engine · 147,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but failed to rectify the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. The current mileage was 148,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a burning odor was smelled in the cabin. The contact discovered flames and smoke being emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact personally extinguished the flames. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle suddenly stalled while driving on the highway. The contact took the vehicle to several independent mechanics but the defect could not be identified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the engine stalled without warning while driving approximately 20 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Upon restarting the vehicle it was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition, starter, fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced. In addition to repairing the catalytic converter, the battery was also replaced. The failure recurred numerous times after the repairs were performed. The failure occurred at any speed being driven and while the vehicle was idle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and that failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed May 23, 2013 · Fuel system · 220,000 miles · TN

Engine shudders and stalls while I'm driving down the road. This has happened several times. Have to try to pull over out of traffic. It usually starts back after a few minutes of turning engine over. It may run a few miles and then same thing happens again. I have had several close calls with getting hit from behind. Also, steering shuts down. Hard to maneuver out of traffic. Have had it checked with diagnostics. Nothing shows up. Has fuel filter changed anyway, did not help. Had battery, alternator checked, show good. I was astonished to find so much info online that proves this is a very widespread problem that is obviously a manufacturing defect. I am surprised many people have not been harmed by this. I am also very surprised there has been no recall mandated to correct this and insure the safety of the owners of these vehicles, along with the folks on the road that would be involved with a rear end accident. Please update me via email and let me know if there is any pending action or plans to hold the manufacturer responsible for their defect. I basically have a vehicle that is useless and worth nothing because it is not dependable.