1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: check engine light

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · 189,900 miles · TX

Vehicle stalls randomly while driving . Car can be going 70 and stall or just fail to move while still running then stall. This will happen randomly and sometimes will result in a check engine light which then goes out again and the car will run fine for days then happen again.

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Engine · 172,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving, the vehicle seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. A dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 210,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge indicated low fuel levels immediately after refueling. In addition, the low fuel warning light illuminated on numerous occasions causing the contact to refuel the vehicle often. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic who stated that the failure was due to the plastic fuel line. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 164,577 miles · WA

Driving at steady 35 MPH engine started to stutter,lost power and stalled unexpectedly. Took a few times cranking to restart,finally started. This has occurred intermittently with no warning or dash indicator like check engine light coming on. Numerous repair attempts and thousands spent since,problem still occurs now average of twice weekly. Occurs at different speeds,temperatures and conditions. Have found online reference to many similar stalling problems for people around us. Dealer said there is no recall or bulletins that would help fix,very hard to diagnose. Finally found that if jiggle wire connector to engine e.c.u. Could make engine stall. E.c.u. Has been replaced but website electrical engineer said the wiring pulls down on the connectors eventually fracturing the solder holding connector pins against inner connections causes this.he proved by resoldering as needed but said the wire routing and 90 degree angle to the connectors will cause recurrence.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Engine · 123,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalls without warning. The vehicle usually restarts immediately afterwards. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and had various repairs performed, which consisted of replacing the throttle position sensor, intake temperature sensor, map sensor, intake air control valve, crankshaft position sensor, distributor, cap and rotor, spark plugs, electrical wiring, fuel pump, oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor, and the ignition coil. None of the repairs have successfully remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 125,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2001 · Acceleration · MI

Rpm's to 4000, MPH 30; dealer claims problems with other customers with same problem. Diagnosed as "valve body and governor censor" replacement. Engine check light has been an ongoing problem since vehicle was purchase. Sometimes it goes off prior to the dealer, other times dealer claims its a minor problem. Warranty applied most times, now I am being nit picked everytime the engine light goes on, but this time it is serious.

Filed Jul 30, 2000 · Lights, Suspension · WI

1)"front sway link eliminator bars" both failed after front cv joint replacement causing very poor/dangerous handling. Dealer refuses to consider that prior removal caused damage, says they were rusty. 2) windshield wipers fail while going over bumps. Dealer refuses to cover under warranty. Wants nearly $400 for repair. 3) door locks, dome lights lock and unlock by themselves while vehicle is running or not, causing passangers/keys to be locked inside. Dealer refuses to fix. 4) check engine light comes on and vehicle fails to start, after several minutes vehicle then starts. Dealer refuses to believe there is a problem and won't fix under warranty.

Filed Sep 14, 1998 · Transmission · TX

Check engine light comes on and the engine suddenly stops. Occurs at different speeds. At high speed the vehicle dies for a second and comes back on. At slower speeds, it dies and does not restart. Owner has tried turning off all electrical components but it not solve the problem.