Consumer states the vehicle caught on fire while parked, the fire department stated the fire originated from the alarm system, consumer also states a bodyguard system was installed in the vehicle.(claim#51-0490-612)
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints
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11/2001 vehicle started stalling intermittently while stopped or at slow speed. Since 11/23/2001 has been out of service for 58 days - crank sensor, fuel relay, PCM, 2 wiring harnesses, clock spring, transmission have not fixed the problem, when it dies, it resets the computer and new one have developed, I.e. - almost dies then lurches forward, at speeds over 50 vehicle feels like the back tires hit ice and then catch (temp 60 degrees). Had 2 co-pilots - only shows everything shuts down, no diagnostics information.
There was pulsation when applying the brakes at high and low speeds. Dealer replaced front pads and matched mounted rotors. *ak
After owning this vehicle for just over 19 months, we have had to have the main computer replaced as well as new front brake rotors 2 times. The first time we had to replace the rotors we had owned the car for a little over a year. Now, the second time we're replacing the rotors after only 7 months. The brake rotors warp and cause sever "shimmying" while braking, this leads to less control of the vehicle and delayed stopping. This problem causes a hazard to both the passengers of the defective vehicle and to those driving around it. These vehicles need to be recalled and the defect needs to be corrected right. Thank you for your time and your help.
Traveling on I-24 at 55mph when motor shuts off. No power steering. Sparks seen coming from exhaust pipe. Engine failure caused jeep to be hit from behind by another vehicle.
While parked consumer was able to shift through all gears without applying brakes. Button on shifter was not functioning. Also not able to get key out of ignition.
There is a problem with electrical system causing fuel light to come on or not come on when fuel is low. Alarm system is malfunctioning. Driver's seat memory is no longer functional. Keyless remote works sporadically. Owner has been to dealer numerous times for these intermittent problems.
When towing a vehicle behind a motorhome, driver is supposed to leave key in unlocked position, however sometimes it will automatically go into lock position causing front wheels to lock and shred, $4000 damage to vehicle was done.
When stopped at traffic signal or when slowing, vehicle would cut off completely -- losing all power. It was checked by dealer on the second day of problem occurring. They initially could not find a problem. Was returned to dealer the next day and they were able to duplicate the problem but they nor chrysler had a fix for it. My vehicle has been with the dealer since october 5, 2000. Today's date is november 22, 2000. Supposedly there is a problem with the computer which chrysler was to have the fix available the first of november. Now due to some other reason the fix won't be available until after january 1, 2001. Chrysler is supposed to contact me to discuss a resolution to my problem.
Engine failed on highway@ 65mph, dealer replaced coil rail and adjusted cam sensor
Vehicle was completely shut down by computer while travelling 60mph on freeway, resulting in several near collisions at high speed -- a cam sensor failure, according to the dealer.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle just shut off. No brakes or steering. Also, all electrical power was gone.
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