Vehicle randomly stalls and dies at low to moderate speeds. Engine will shudder briefly and shutoff. Stalling will occur when stopped or speeds ranging from 1 to 40 MPH. When vehicle stalls, electrical system will reset and power steering fails. Restart is sometimes achievable immediately, but more often takes a minimum of 30 seconds and up to several minutes. Issue seems unaffected by outside temperature or other environmental factors. Engine failure often occurs within the first 15 minutes of driving, but has occurred at greater time intervals. Spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition rotor, and upstream oxygen sensor have been replaced, but problem persists. This has caused near accidents on multiple occasions. This issue is persistent and ongoing.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints
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I purchased this jeep and not even a month after having it cut off with driving down the road. It will say I have no gas and the tank will be full. At times it would start other times it had to be towed (3 times in fact). This has happened 5 or 6 times at all different speeds. I took it to a dealership 450.00 later still had the problem. This is very scary for the jeep to shut off while driving. I have two small children. I am wondering how is there not recall for this. As I have read clearly this is not just my jeep. This is a huge safety concern. Another thing I also notice I can hit a bump then it beeps and tells me my hood is open. Which it is not. I love my jeep but cant enjoy it bc scared that it will cut off at anytime.
First incident rough idling,second incident trying to quit on my way out of town, third incident on my way to work. Had oxygen sensor replaced 2 or 3 times and that has still not fixed the problem ! Come to a stop at a red light and the car feels like it's sputtering to quit ,!
I was driving home from the gym, and while I was sitting at the light to turn the truck sputtered. Upon accelerating through the light the truck stalls out and restarts itself. This happens on a daily basis.
Within the last 6 months my jeep's engine has shut off" while driving" at various speeds 5 different times but not exceeding 60mph. Four of the six times I was able to shift into neutral and restart the engine, two times I had to wait approximately 5 minutes before it would restart. The incident at 60mph happened on a 4 lane highway and luckily I was close to the shoulder when it shut off and I was able to get it off the road before the steering locked up and no one was hurt. The computer never registers any problem and my mechanic has stated that it could be numerous issues but nothing for sure. To the best of my knowledge jeep has never issued a warning or recall for this issue. This is extremely dangerous and an accident just waiting to happen.
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo and in the past I guess around 6 months it has been parked because noone can figure out what the problem is.the vehicle used to be so dependable and then one day it wouldn't start after I drove it about 15 minutes and shut it off,but I could let it sit for about 20 to 30 minutes and it would start right up.after a few weeks I couldn't drive it anymore because it was stalling more often and I never knew when it was gonna start or not.I had it put on the computer at advance and they mention the number 3 not firing but noone can figure out why my very dependable vehicle all of a sudden was very dangerous.please help me if u can,I am a single mother with no transportation.I have been reading entries by other jeep owners and I have a little hope since alot of them are having the same problem.
The jeep will start and run fine first thing in the morning, after shutting off the vehicle and coming back it will start initially, but then stall and will not start again for a few hours.
I am coming home driving my jeep grand cherokee 1999 from my mechanic in queens village after he change the map sensor and relay to fix the stalling problem on the jeep. Driving on grand central parkway at the speed of 55mph, I was lucky to have driven my car and be able to come to inner roads when my car died(stalls) again in the middle of the traffic. After 30min, the car starts again after a numerous tries then stops after 500ft and it didn't start until after 15min of standing by in the middle of traffic again. It's just so frustrating when this happens because my car is in very good shape and it's stalling my engine, unbearable problem because I am afraid to drive my car on a highway or expressway.
Four times in the last year, the vehicle when traveling over 50mph, develops what online research describes as "death wobble". The steering wheel vibrates suddenly in your hands, the front end wobbles and it is difficult to control. Slowing down below 50mph usually resolves the issue...but that is an unacceptable solution. Seems to happen when the vehicle is warmed up and has traveled 20+ miles. A major national tv channel has produced a news article about this with film of the vehicle during the "death wobble". We believe that congress has asked jeep about this issue previously. The jeep company in our town suggested rotating tires and checking brakes. They claim to have never heard of this issue, however there are lots of online complaints. In addition to lots of complaints, there's been lots of money spent on lots of parts and labor to fix the issue. Everyone seems to have a different opinion as to what the problem and solution are. Even though there are only 45000 miles on the vehicle, it cannot be trusted to provide a safe journey. We are disappointed with the company and vehicle. Hoping for a recall soon! (on a side note, a neighbor of ours has also experienced this same issue with his jeep. If we are aware of 2 people with the same issue, it has to be a major issue with the vehicle.) please help. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 175,500. The VIN was not available.
Intermittent stalling problem when moving, very dangerous, about rear ended numerous times. Dealer can not fix, just throw money at it in parts hoping to fix the problem. This needs to be addressed by jeep before someone is killed!!!!!!!!
Went out shopping. Drove 15 minutes from home. Car running at normal operating temps. Went into store for 10 minutes, on return car would not start. Would crank and turn over, but not fully start. After letting sit for 1 hour, the car started with no other action. While trying to start, all other functions worked ok. Radio. A/c. Headlamps. Etc. Car also starting stalling after the "no-start" issue began. Stalled at any temp, any speed, highway, around town. Car stalls, but still have lights, flashers etc.
The car stalls randomly while driving this can happen in heavy traffic in the middle of the road or at a stop sign without warning. Have seen several mechanics. When searching the problem, found 100's of other vehicle owners with the same complaint. Enormous safety hazard for driver as well as other on road vehicles.
While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle lost all power, gauges all dropped to zero. The steering wheel was tight to turn and the brakes hard to apply, had no acceleration while pushing gas pedal down. All lights and radio still was working after getting it off the road turned jeep off would not restart for 3 hours. This has happened numerous times mechanic can not diagnose the problem no codes come up. Have already replaced battery alternator and crank sensor have no idea what is wrong, with three children I am scared to drive this it is unsafe. Also having problems with heat they said heater coil is bad and all motor doors in dash is broke and dash would have to be taken apart to be fixed this is also affecting the A/C. There needs to be a recall as there has been plenty complaints already. This is a death trap waiting to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. While driving 70 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost complete power. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and updated the information in their system. A local mechanic attempted to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. The failure and current mileage was 171,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving various speeds when the engine stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle and there were no repairs. The failure recurred at least ten times and eight of those times, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Engine with a serious knocking sound. Though car was meticulously maintained, it still failed after 130000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the blender that controlled the vehicle from running too hot or cold failed. The contact stated that the passenger side blower would expel cold air and the driver side blower would expel very little heat. The defroster was also inoperable. The dealer advised the contact that the entire dashboard and steering column would have to be removed in order to make the necessary repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the vehicle would intermittently failed to start until five attempts were made. The vehicle also stalled at a stop sign without warning. The vehicle was taken to her local mechanic who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 151000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the oil pan exhibited random holes causing oil to leak out from the vehicle. The manufacturer ordered a newer oil pan for the contact but after 90 days, he still had not received it. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH on normal conditions. The engine stalled without warning, and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions with replacements of the crank shaft sensors. The technician was unable to locate the problem. The identical failures continued after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. The failures occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and traveling between 5-20 MPH. The vehicle had not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at speeds of at least 45-55 MPH, the vehicle would stall without warning. Upon stalling, all interior lights and electrical elements of the vehicle would engage for 2-10 seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they could not duplicate the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. There were no recalls on the vehicle pertaining to engine stalling. To date, the vehicle would continue to stall. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. Yes . Not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & "scared to death" to drive this SUV. I have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. Had to pay many, w/my own cash. This SUV schould have came in 1 color "lemon yellow". It is an accident watng to happen. The recent problem is now I have no A/C-heat or defroster. Ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp control to work. I t started 1st by intermittently working, till now not working at all, this is just 1 more, to the list , of many other problems. I don't think that it is an coincidence that all my issue have happenned, almost exactly, in the order, of all the other complaints. I can't undestand how a company can get away w/this. This new problem can cost up to $2000, if it is, like previous reported problems, happens to be the "blend doors". As a handicapped driver I drive less than 4,000 miles a year. This is the only auto I drive, thus the many, many probs have yet to raise thier head. I have read almost all complaints(too many to read) this SUV schould be a "total recall, I have never heard more complaints & problems, in my life, for any automobile. This SUV schould be studied & reseached, on "how not to build an automobile. Just read the many complaints here & on the internet. We are not making this stuff up. I don't know how they stayed in business as long as they did. We, the taxpayers, bailed them out. Who is bailing out all the owners, of this "death-trap"? If that is not absurd enuff, many problems could have been repaired, by jeep & still can. What is the purpose, of nhsta, if not to intervene? You have all the complaints. Hundreds of them. You have them posted, yet, we taxpayers/owners safety, has been at risk ever since this SUV was driven out of the showroom. How did you not make a recall on the rotor/brakes issue which was reported at 3,000 miles? I am so frustrated. Is braking problems not a safety issue? Please, help us!
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. It stalls all of the sudden while I'm driving it. There is no pattern to it- it will stall going 70 MPH on the highway, driving in town at 25-35 MPH, while turning a corner, while in the drive through-- it has happened in all those instances. It doesn't matter if it is hot or cold either. The engine just suddenly shuts off, but the lights, radio, etc. All stay on. It occurs during cold and hot weather, with electrical devices on or off, in park, neutral and drive. It is very random and very dangerous. Once it stalls the steering gets very hard and the jeep has to be shut off and restarted. When this first started happening the jeep would always start again on the first try. Now the jeep will always start when I first get in the car in the morning, but once it stalls out, it takes 20-50 minutes to restart. Luckily, this problem has not caused an accident yet, but I am afraid to drive it. We have replaced the battery (8-2009) and the PCM was replaced a few years back. We have brought it into the repair shop to get it fixed, but they can't find anything wrong. They told me to bring it back when the problem is happening, by I don't know when it's going to happen so I can't. Some weeks it will happen several times in a day, and then it will go days or weeks without doing it again. This problem puts us and the other motorists on the road in potential danger. I read on several websites that the 1998 jeep grand cherokees were recalled for this problem, and so were jeep commanders. Hopefully, the 1999 will also be checked and possibly recalled.
Blower motor burned out the plug on the blower motor resistor plug and now the resistor is blown.
1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo has had numerous problems with the fan clutch assembly. Symptoms include loud noises from the engine compartment from startup until a few miles are driven, almost like that of a loud airplane. Vehicle has approximately 155,000 miles and has been one owner since new. Fan clutch assembly has failed more than four times at this point, requiring the replacement of the fan clutch assembly on each failure. One repair was completed at a jeep dealership under the factory warranty; a second repair was made also at a jeep dealership outside the factory warranty at a cost of over $350.00. Third and fourth replacements of the fan clutch were made using genuine new mopar/jeep parts, but not at a dealership location at a cost of just under $300.00. Now the dealership has diagnosed this fault for a fifth time, with an estimated replacement cost of $350.00. It seems abnormal to have to replace the fan clutch assembly every 30,000 or so miles, and that the manufacturer of these units may have a faulty design.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving between 30 and 50 MPH, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road without warning. The contact almost crashed at the time of the failure and lost control of the vehicle before pulling off to the shoulder. The vehicle would not restart immediately most times, but would start approximately three to four minutes later. The dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 11/17/08 *cn the consumer believed the problem was electrical. Updated 11/24/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle had to be placed into neutral first before it would restart. The dealer seemed to be unaware of the failure, but stated that it could be due to the filter. Through online research, the contact discovered other consumers who were experiencing the same failure. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.
My air condition and heater do not blow air into the cabin. Chrysler tells me that it is the blend doors. I was also told that this is very common with this vehicle. The estimate for repairs is $2,200. If it was something I did to the vehicle I could understand but I now have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited with all the bells and whistles and air or heat.
My daughter was driving her 1999 jeep grand cherokee down a twisty road at 40 MPH, the car suddenly began to accelerate. She applied the brakes and the car would not stop or slow down. She tried to pull up on the gas pedal but the pedal would not release. She then turned the car off and managed to pull over to the side of the road. This happened one week after we had it at the dealership to replace the crank shaft and cam shaft position sensors because the car turned off on its own when she was driving it. We can no longer let her drive the vehicle as it is unsafe for her or anyone on the road.
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