1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

Filed Jun 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 146,200 miles · WI

Vehicle will stall out without warning while moving at any speed. Pulling over and restarting the car fixes the issue temporarily. This has been a problem for several years. No error codes are being generated . Replaced o2 sensors and this remains an issue. Looking online, many people have had this same issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 114,000 miles · TX

Vehicle will stall and lose power while driving. Can occur at slow and high speeds. Online forums have mentioned a possibility of faulty pcms.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Engine · 197,843 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds or while stopped, the vehicle shook and stalled without warning. The contact had to restart the vehicle to regain normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and dealer who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that due to the mileage of the vehicle, it would not be covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 197,843.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · FL

Bought this vehicle for transportation to work and have not been able to drive it due to safety issues as the timing belt has apparent issues that make the main computer read it wrong from what I am understanding. The vehicle wants to shut off at a red light or stop sign, then kicks back into gear. It seems to drive better on a main stretch, yet falters at slowing to a stop. It is at the manufacture now and has recalls, yet this was not on the list of repairs. However, I believe it is an issue that should be addressed without me having to pay a service bill for the amount they are wanting to charge me for repairs. I feel this is a manufacture defect that should be fixed. They mentioned the timing belt and crank shaft. Im no mechanic, however, these issues could cause me to loose control of this vehicle and should be corrected. I feel it is the manufacturers obligation to safety to help me to have the issues corrected. I had to have someone else drive it to the shop for me with me as passenger. Very scary ride.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Engine · 182,012 miles · MA

Engine stalls/cuts out without warning while driving at highway speeds, on city streets and sometimes while stopped in traffic. This is an ongoing issue for almost a year. Mechanic cannot find or duplicate the problem. Online forums seem to indicate this is an inherent problem in this product line the incident date below is the latest occurence.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where the ignition coils were replaced. The failure recurred the same day the vehicle was serviced. The vehicle was in the process of being towed back to the mechanic for the second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

This vehicle is a safety hazard!!! It just dies at any speed. My daughter and her newborn almost went off the road at highway speeds twice now. Just about everything has been changed and the problem is still there. Why is nothing being done to rectify this problem???? Just go to any jeep forum and you will find a multitude of people pouring their hard earned money into this same problem and still no fix. What does it take to to get all of these potential killer SUV's fixed??? A certain amount of deaths?????????????

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Engine · 159,885 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine seized and the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,885.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Engine · 190,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Engine · 127,000 miles · NC

Daughter has driven vehicle multiple times and car has constantly turned off in the middle of traffic on the highway and neighborhood streets. After multiple times, the vehicle was towed into the chrysler dealership on june 7th with concerns that the vehicle was stalling and engine turning off. Upon the inspection of the vehicle on june 11th your service technician stated that the vehicle would need its brakes & rotors replaced in addition to the vehicle needing a new engine coil to repair the constant problem of the vehicle cutting off. Paid for the ignition coil repair, vehicle still turned off. Paid for new fuel pump vehicle still turned off. Not dealership is proclaiming PCM board needs o be replaced. I hope that jeep considers the danger that my child was place because of engine failure for my 97 cherokee.