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.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine failure
6 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
My 1997 jeep grand cherokee laredo has had a cracked exhaust manifold for some time now. The dealership knows the price for one off the top of their head without looking it up. Dust or water can get in there and create engine failure, it can also cause the engine to get to hot and cause a fire. Carbon monoxide leaks into the cabin when the windows are up and the heater is on.
1997 jeep grand cherokee, 39000 miles fuel pump failure resulting in engine failure in the middle of a busy intersection. This vehicle is only 3 years old with low mileage, it should not require a new fuel pump costing owner $500 in towing, parts and labor. Dealer where vehicle was purchased was of no help!
Vehicle dies, engine failed without warning 15 times, occurred thru range of stopped/idling to get on interstate at 75mph.
Vehicle experiences intermittent engine failure almost resulting in vehicle accidents due to lack of power control.(attorney for consumer).
Rapidly loss power and the engine died because of a fuel system failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- 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
- Subject pertaining to DTC $B8 and/ or MIL illumination. leak detection pump sw or mechanical fault will be...
- Some vehicles may exhibit light spark knock with a warm engine under load
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
6 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Grinding brakes 17Brake failure 16Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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