1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 13, 2020 · Engine · 118,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was test driven however, the mechanic was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Engine · 216,000 miles · PA

Motor keeps stalling while driving or idle. This is unsafe.. My life is on the line. Replaced all parts that deal with issues and issues are still there. .. Recall and fix issues....

Filed May 16, 2017 · 225,000 miles · CA

My vehicle stalls out randomly while driving at different speeds. It has happened turning off of an off ramp from the freeway and while driving strait down a city street. Also a couple of time I parked and turned it off and it would not turn back on for 10-15 mins. All the incidents of stalling out, after I wait 10-15 mins it will start back up. There are no warning lights on the dash.

Filed Apr 23, 2017 · 140,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stall's while driving regardless of speed, outside air temperature...engine temperature etc. On some occasions if I slip it into neutral I can restart but mostly I have to pull to the side of road and wait a few min and then it starts...the vehicle is well maintained and I have spent thousands trying to resolve the issue. I have had the PCM, cel, relays, starter, alternator, battery, fuel filter (in-line), electrical system diagnostics, tune up, oxygen sensor replaced...dealer and my regular garage are stumped. There are thousands of posts on forms on the internet complaining of the same issue!!! It seems to me this is quite dangerous at highway speed with no forewarning the gauges sling cw then ccw to zero RPM and zero MPH although still coating at hwy speed you have no power steering the car is off...note it can stall just after starting while stationary or moving or 1/2hr later or more I might stop for something (gas, groceries etc) car running great come back to the car and it wont start...iit seems totally random! Note this 1st started @ 140000 miles and is still occurring 5000 miles later... Sometime it will drive fine for a few days sometime it stalled at least once while driving...

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Brakes · 186,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled but continued to roll forward. The contact had to shift the gear shifter into the park position to get the vehicle to come to a complete halt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 168,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Transmission · TX

Please provide an update on the data below. I'm extremely nervous about the fuel tank mounted defect and ignition switched that shut off while driven. My vehicle has shut off while driving. I have experienced all the issue as the previous owners regarding my jeep including the headlights issue. On january 21, 2015 I have contacted the chrysler corporation regarding the recalls and per lynn the recalls were only for jeep grand cherokees from 1993-1998 and libertys from 2002-2007 but the reports states "additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004." my uncle has a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo and his vehicle has a trailer hitch to protect the gas tank. I have notice several models from 1999-2004 jeeps with trailer hitch mounted to the vehicle. There is controversy about the trailer hitch modification to resolve the issue but I would feel safer driving this vehicle if a trailer hitch was installed as chrysler has committed to the public. November 2009: center for auto safety submits formal request asking the federal safety agency to investigate 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokee's with fuel tanks located behind the rear axle. June 18, 2013: chrysler agrees to conduct a safety campaign and install trailer hitches on 1.56 million jeep grand cherokees from 1993-98 and jeep liberty suvs from 2002-07. Additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004. Chrysler dealers will inspect those vehicles and replace aftermarket trailer hitches with original equipment trailer hitches. Jan. 17, 2014: the federal safety agency says it approves of the proposed trailer hitch remedy, saying it has no reservations at this time,and giving chrysler the green light to move ahead.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 140,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 188,700 miles · IL

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle stalled while driving at an unknown speed. The dealer replaced the PCM board, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 190,000 miles · WA

Fuel/propulsion: the vehicle will run after starting for 5-8 minutes then the RPM's drop to 300 and acts like its going to stall; then.the car begins bucking, jerking, and revving up. There are loud clunks from the engine compartments. I have replaced the cam & crankshaft sensors, throttle position sensor and no change yet. Next I am going to replace the fuel pump, filter, the fuel line between them. Air bags: the airbag light goes on and off. The only fix I have read about is the clock spring...talk about money pit!! Brakes: yes. Front brakes have locked up and caused issues. Discs and calipers have been replaced. Also, driver's side break light is not functional. The tail lights work, but once the brake is depressed, the right and top lights work, but the driver's light is off. And just for fun...I've had to replace both side mirrors due to internal springs failing as well as both front window regulators and motors. When I went to autozone to get parts, they correct window regulator was under the 2000 model year; 1999 did not fit. We are gonna get rid of this jeep...chrysler needs a lesson in taking responsibility. We'll buy a toyota.

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · TN

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.