1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: check engine light

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 137,500 miles · TX

All of my dash gauges go out at any given time. There will be a beep and then the speedometer and all the rest do not register. The ck engine light will be on and the fuel light. The power windows will not go down, the AC will not work, radio, and now head lights are being affected and nearly caused me to crash. I have been terrified !! I worked and saved to get a new ignition switch installed hoping since it powers so many places at once that it would work, but after $174.40 and a week without transportation I picked my car up today and after driving it about 15 miles it started doing the same thing. Now I am reading that many people are having similar problems with this make and model and finding your site gives me hope that maybe I will get some much needed help. Thanks for any help you can give to me it is greatly appreciated.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH , the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated.the contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and was able to restart as the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2011 · Transmission · 181,000 miles · CT

Vehicle entirely stalls without warning at idle or very low speeds. Jerks and flashes check engine light for one second occasionally while driving at normal road speeds. Happens multiple times a day under no specific conditions (cold, hot, wet, dry, etc.) intermittent problem so codes cannot be detected. First occurrence was in heavy mid day city traffic in the middle of a turn. Could not be restarted from park for 10 minutes, blocked entire intersection and entrance to plaza. Was almost hit by oncoming vehicles multiple times. Has the potential to be extremely dangerous if this happens in traffic as it has before. Bought used. Appears to have had PCM, air filter, plugs and wires replaced. Stalling issue is obviously extremely prevalent amongst this vehicle and must be addressed by the responsible companies before someone is killed, likely before more people are killed.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Engine · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The engine restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they replaced the crank and oxygen sensors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions for the identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 183,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2003 · Fuel system, Transmission · 36,000 miles · GA

Fuel sending unit failed. As a result: the check engine light will not go off, therefore I can not pass emissions test in my state. I am also constantly running out of gas. The sending unit is necessary for correct gauge readings. This has happened at the worst time for me as a single mother suffering from job losses in the state of goergia. The estimates to repair the fuel system has averaged 700.00 dollars I am also filing a complaint about the transmission that slips too. The transmission will not go into 2nd or 3rd gear with out a lot of extra effort. There are times I have to take back roads and access roads just because I was nearly hit several times trying to access the express way. Suv's are horrendous in gas mileage but a SUV with a slipping transmission is burning even more gas! I am still trying to pay for the car and can not afford the repairs. I wish I would have bought an import. I have met quite a few jeep owners who have experienced the same problems.

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Engine, Suspension · AZ

Output speed sensor replaced, causing engine light to illuminate.

Filed Mar 12, 1999 · Engine · CA

Transmitter failed causing service engine light soon light to illuminate.

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Transmission · CA · crash

While getting out of the vehicle and walking to the trash can,consumer had the vehicle in park and the vehicle popped out of park into reverse and hit another vehicle. Occurred twice, first time driver was able to stop vehicle. The consumer is having problem's with the tranmission, which is not shifting into gears. And the check engine light keep coming on .