2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NC

After sending my Jeep Grand Cherokee to Pugh’s Service Center in Greenville, NC, in December 2018, because it would turnover, but not start. They replaced the ECM, but had to be taken to the local Jeep dealership for an OE ECM replacement and a crankshaft sensor, in order to get it to crank. Upon getting my Jeep back in March 2019, it ran fine for a few days. Then I went to start it, and it started, but after a few seconds, all of the GAUGES stopped working and all of the WARNING LIGHTS came on. I contacted both Pugh’s and the Jeep dealership, telling me I should just bring it in, to run more diagnostics. The Jeep only has 94,000 miles, and I spent about what the vehicle was worth upon getting it back in March 2019; so I’ve been hesitant on taking it back. There are many other people who have similar issues with the instrument panel gauges and warning lights, from the information I’ve researched online; with no indications of the problem being resolved.

Filed May 11, 2020 · Engine · 193,391 miles · CA

The SUV randomly shuts down like someone unplugged it and will not start. Sometimes it will start after 10-15 minutes and shut down again. I replaced the oxygen sensor, the crank sensor, idle control sensor, and the car computer.

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · OH

No start

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Engine · 187,000 miles · KY

The jeep will suddenly cut off while driving, this has happened to me and my family several times on the highway. I replaced ( crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, air idle control valve, & PCM) . Still shuts down. Took it to several shops and know one can find the problem why? I've been doing alot of research, and noticed alot of jeep owers are having the same problems?

Filed Sep 3, 2017 · Engine · 189,000 miles · GA

Bought this 2000 grand cherokee limited and while driving it at 55 MPH, it lost power for about 5 seconds and then regained power. The next day it stalled at a stop sign but was able to restart after several tries. Was driving a couple days later and while slowing down for another stop sign the vehicle stalled and was luckily able to get to the side of the road out of traffic. Today the vehicle stalled again today approaching a red light and thankfully was able to get it to the median out of traffic. After reading post onlines, this seems like a known and common issue with the jeeps with stalling which occurs at both low and high speeds which can be dangerous if it stalls and no steering or braking abilities. A recall needs to be done since jeep dealership can't answer to the true issue. Replaced fuel pump and filter with no success

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 138,000 miles · NM

Vehicle was in motion on city street and engine quit at 40mph. This endagered driver, passenger, and other vehicles on the road.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Engine · 117,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact towed the vehicle with the contact's trailer to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 168,000 miles · MI

Sudden stalling while driving or at idle. Applicable at all speeds from idle to freeway speeds. Sometimes the vehicle will restart and other times it will not restart right away. Sometimes it will restart if the vehicle sits for about 15 minutes and other times it has left me stranded for three hours or more. I have stalled in the middle of busy intersections and freeways. I have taken the vehicle in for repairs three times, have paid over $400 in repair bills to have parts replaced and the issue still occurs. There are many complaints in internet forums for the exact same thing and most seem to lead to a faulty engine control module. I have not yet replaced the engine control module myself since they can cost over $400 and the dealer cannot guarantee that this will fix it. With all of the complaints regarding this reoccurring issue, I believe that this should warrant n investigation and possible recall due to safety concerns of vehicles stalling. The stalling has happened numerous times. I have no single date that I can provide. I have quit driving this vehicle since november due to concern for safety.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · NC

Engine stalls without warning while driving at any speed. All gauges including speed, RPM's, temp, fuel, etc. All stay for a few seconds after stalling and then all drop off. The jeep gc used to start up after a few seconds and was once in a while at first with this issue. Then it became more often that he jeep would stall, the same thing with the dash for a few seconds the speed, RPM's, etc. Would be at where it was before stalling with no power steering or power brakes while moving. Very hard to steer on curves when the jeep stalls. Put in a PCM, crankshaft sensor, & camshaft sensor. Ase mechanic stumped on issue. Very dangerous driving and reminds me of the gm ignition switch problems. And I have seen forums on the jeep grand cherokee on my year that there are a lot of problems with this. Please look into this problem, because it seems like a manufacture defect.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Engine · 146,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the engine stalled at a traffic light. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 05/02/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The computer, throttle position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, evap purge, fuel filter, and the cam shaft sensor were all replaced. Updated 10/12/2017