1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine failure

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 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.

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Engine · 58,896 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the engine failed to start after several attempts. The battery was jump started and the vehicle began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the identical malfunction. The bcm was replaced twice at different times and the problem continued to occur. The approximate failure mileage was 58,896. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure was continuous. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately seven times. There were numerous repairs performed on the vehicle pertaining to the engine failure. The repairs consisted of replacing the ignition coil, crank shift position sensor and the idle air control motor. In addition, the throttle body and fuel injectors were cleaned. The failure recurred following repairs. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 01/07/11

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Transmission · 65,432 miles · MA

Front driveshaft seized causing damage to the front differential bearings, advised by sullivan tire that this is an uncommon problem for a jeep that has only 65,432. The cost of the parts were over $3,500. I have written a letter with a copy of the invoice from sullivan tire with a request for repayment of the cost of the parts. *ak

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Engine · WI

While driving at highway speeds consumer noticed smoke coming from front end of vehicle, next a puff of smoke let out, and engine died. Consumer felt lucky there was no accident, and did not feel unsafe driving this vehicle. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 27, 2000 · Engine · WA

Engine seized up at only 36,000 miles due to defective oil pan. Please provide further information.