1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,893 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 02v053000 (power train) and 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the ignition was failing and caused the vehicle to lose power. The contact took the vehicle to the galanta chrysler dealer who stated that they were not able to repair the vehicle due to no parts being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,893. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Engine · 169,000 miles · CA

My 1997 jeep grand cherokee (original owner) stumbles and dies, it does restart once I shift to neutral. It is getting more frequent. I had a total of 8 incidences in the past week. 6 times happened pulling up to stop sign at about 15 MPH. 2 times happened while cruising along at 55 MPH. I lost power steering and brake boost. There is a lot of internet information regarding the same problem. This is a safety issue. I'm worried driving my jeep in any traffic now.

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 Dec 13, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 163,657 miles · PA

While driving on highway jeep lost power then stalled and would not start up right away, after 10 minutes it restarted and was ok. Once again today it did the same thing and after taking it to a repair shop they said that the engine computer must be replaced.

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 132,520 miles · CA

My vehicle will stop running while I am driving, the car will begin to shake uncontrollably and then it will completely die. This cause me to try to turn the car over several times till I get it started again and the vehicle will loss power, hesitate when I give it gas. This vehicle is not safe. Especially when I drive on the highway and it begins to shake and will completely shut down. I am afraid for my life, and my daughters.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Electrical · 260,000 miles · AZ

1997 jeep grand cherokee 4.0l intermittently stalls. Prolonged diagnosis appears to be problem with PCM and defective harness connectors causing misdiagnosis from repair facilities to ineffectively replace other components at great expense. Stalling whiling operating vehicle results in backfires and at times loss of power steering etc and potentially control of vehicle.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also lost all power and electricity. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was experiencing computer software issues. They were aware of the failures, but there was no remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The current and failure mileages were less than 155,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2008 · Engine · 163,000 miles · NV

While I indicate that this problem began jan 2008, it has become obvious with research that the problems I had over the last two years LED up to this. For the last 2 years, if I am driving in high altitudes, engine will sputter, lose power and threaten to die. Over the last two months, my car will just die. No warning, no speed requirement, no situation requirement. Have replace so many things, it is unbelievable and very costly. Once the car has died, it will refuse to restart for several minutes to one hour. When it does restart super heavy gas smell accompanies. Today it started to backfire. Please do something about this. This happens to many other jeep grand cherokee owners. Mine is a 97. Thank god it has not happened to me on the freeway at high speeds like some others. What kind of havoc would that cause on our freeways during rush hours?

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle would immediately restart and operate normal. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, they determined the cause of the problem was the fuel pump. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06e011000, regarding the fuel pump. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle is currently undergoing additional inspection before repairs are made.

Filed Nov 11, 2003 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · MD

I own a 1997 jeep grand cherokee with a 6 cylinder engine. Whenever the gas tank is 1/4 full or below, the engine stalls out completely when I make a left turn. It appears that because the gasoline in the tank is pushed to the right, the fuel intake is either blocked or is unable to access the fuel. It appears to me to be a design defect because I have talked to other owners who have the same problem. This is extremely dangerous. This vehicle (and,I believe, all in its class) have power steering, power brakes, etc. To lose power in the middle of a turn when the vehicle is in motion is to lose control. I have not had an accident. I am terribly afraid that I will.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · MD

Fuel pump failure. Causes loss of power or stall out during acceleration for passing, or while climbing steep grades. Occurs after vehicle warm-up, with low fuel tank (less than half tank), and often while making a turn.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer exerienced a sudden loss of power and engine shut down while driving in town. Aaa added a gallon of fuel and the vehicle started and ran well, when engine shutdown occured the fuel gauge indicated there was 1/4 to 1/8th of fuel remaining in vhicle. There is a recall on the fuel sending unit but vehicle not included due to VIN.