2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: check engine light

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

The truck seems to have lost power to drive and also to provide proper to the radio which goes in and out. While driving there was no engine light that came on and the truck started hesitating to keep going. At 0 to 40mph it was acting like it wanted to shut off but as I gave it more gas it seemed to get better and the music came in clearer but then it would jerk like it was going to shut down. I have had the starter, alternator, engine and spark plugs changed and checked but it still is doing the same thing. This is unsafe with my kids in the car and no warning light to say that anything is wrong. This needs to be addressed I've seen too many trucks with similar issues like mines.

Filed Jan 30, 2009 · Engine · 98,000 miles · PA

I bought the car in september 2007..in november I was on the highway and suddenly the car started to overheat had to get it towed to the nearest auto shop where they said the radiator was damaged and had to be changed...couple days later the fan stopped working which also had to be changed. After all the over heating the mechanic told me the engine burned out and also had to be replaced after the fact my car wouldnt start. Had the truck working for a while until april 2008 where my transmission started failing. I kept hearing a clicking noise and the truck wouldnt accelerate as fast it should have been. Had the transmission replaced at cottman transmission. After all this had happened the engine light came on and I couldnt get my inspection done, turned out to be a hose causing air to be released. It is now january 2009 and my truck has leaked out all its antifreeze once again its over heating. All in all since september 2007 I have spent over $3500-$4000 on this truck. Still making payments on the truck from college hill auto in pennsylvania.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Engine · 37,800 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the engine head was cracked between the cylinders. The check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer stated that they did not want to repair the failure; therefore, the contact had to pay $3,500. The failure mileage was 37,800 and current mileage was 38,228. Updated 12/11/08 *bf updated 12/11/08.

Filed Feb 17, 2008 · Engine · 10,200 miles · AL

Multiple times vehicle shuts off leaving driver with no power steering and light brakes. No check engine light or other way to diagnosis the issue.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Engine, Lights · 119,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The headlights and the plastic shield that covers the headlights are dull and fail to provide adequate illumination. The service engine light has remained illuminated for four days. The contact will have the vehicle serviced by the dealer on october 1, 2007. The mechanic stated that the leak detection pump was also defective (code 1494). The current and failure mileages were 119,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. On september 29, 2005, the plastic blades of the electric motor cooling fan separated in front of the radiator. As a result, the engine overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was inspected by three different mechanics before the engine failure was diagnosed. The contact paid $5,000 to replace the engine. In september of 2007, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle was towed to daimler chrysler. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced again. The federal safety agency campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the consumer has since experienced engine damaged due to a failed piston. Updated 12/12/07.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Transmission · 17,747 miles · WA

At the time I was experiencing problems from warped rotors which caused car and steering wheel to shake violently especially when exiting off freeway. My engine light would come on intermittently. I was told "the tech could not verify at this time. Tech turned off light". Car was under warranty, 17,747 miles and two years old. Five years later, 58,968 miles and no warranty I have engine light on and told," torque converter faulty requires transmission removal after running system scan".

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Engine · CA

Daimler chrysler safety recall f25-electric radiator fan**cc the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an unknown part was fixed. About a month later while on vacation the vehicles electric fan broke and damaged the radiator. The consumer received a recall for this failure several months later and submitted and invoice and credit card receipt as proof of repair/payment. The consumer was informed that he would only be partially reimbursed for the repairs.

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Acceleration · FM

2000 jeep grand cherokee v8 - engine stalls out intermittently while driving. This happens more frequently in colder weather (50 - 70 degrees f), but also happens after the engine is hot. Stalls when foot is off the gas and slowing down, braking, etc. It usually starts right back up. This is dangerous because the vehicle is extremely difficult to steer without power. The vehicle has been one chyysler dealer 3 times concerning this issue, another chrysler dealer one time, and a private certified mechanic. None have been able to fix the problem. The engine light does not turn on when it stalls. No diagnostic codes are stored in the jeep's computer other than the number of times it was restarted. Since the problem is intermittent, the mechanics are unable to correctly diagnose the problem and determine if it has been repaired, but they remain capable of charging lots of money for replacing plenum seals, checking the idle, flushing the transmission, cleaning fuel filters, testing time, replacing the pcv valve, and more. The car stalls an average of once every 10 miles, less if I drive with two feet, keeping pressure on the throttle.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 49,000 miles · FL

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. In early december I was driving the vehicle when my engine light illuminated. I immediately called my mechanic, who happens to work for midas. He told me to bring it in right away. Because I live closer to midas than any jeep dealer, and because of the service I have received in the past from jeep/chrysler, I took it to my mechanic. He advised me I had a blown head gasket. I received an estimate from him and he also advised me that the dealership would be considerably more expensive, I allowed him to repair the vehicle. After the repairs were complete, I talked to my mechanic and he advised me to contact chrysler/jeep and ask for reimbursement. Here in lies the complaint. When I contacted the dealership, bob dance jeep in oralndo, I was told there was nothing they could do to help because it was my fault I drove the vehicle "hot". I explained the reasons I took it to my mechanic as opposed to the dealer and I was told so sorry. I then try to contact the warranty people for the vehicle. I was told I only had a 3year 36,000 mile warranty and that I wasn't able to do anything about it. The vehicle had 49,000 miles at the time of repair. I asked if I would be allowed to purchase an extended warranty and was rudely told no. This is only one example of the customer service I have received since purchasing this vehicle in july 2000. I have also replaced the transmission, two bateries, repaired the window which did not work and had the rotors cut three time. When I spoke to chrysler headquarters, I was not surprised to receive the same response. I was told because the work was done by an independent garage,midas, I was not entitled to any type of reimbursement, period. I don"t trust jeep/chrysler. I don't want them working on my vehicle. Someone please help me!!

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Locks · LA

When doors are locked door locks malfunction, preventing occupants of the vehicle from exiting or entering. Doors fail to unlock. Consumer has noticed a noise coming from the door locks when attempting to unlock doors followed by engine light illuminating on the dashboard. Consumer has contacted dealer, and locks on the doors are being replaced. Please provide any further details.

Filed Nov 21, 2001 · Transmission · MA

My jgc has had off and on problems since I bought it virtually. Not being a particularly complaint oriented person, I at first attributed the transmission problem on this truck to the fact that I had never owned a 4wd vehicle before. From the outset this truck shuddered when in a tight turn, either direction. During the first winter ii owned it, I left it in my driveway in park only to come out later to find it at the end of my drive. This happened a number of times, once stopping only because it stopped up against my wife's car. I thought I was crazy at first--now I won't leave this vehicle on a flat surface without the emergency brake on. Recently, the truck developed a huge, and frightening "clunk" between 2nd and 3rd gear I believe. Again, I did not make much of this until the "check engine" light came on more or less permanently. The truck will no longer shift into appropriate gear, has poor acceleration and worsening gas milage, and runs at erratic at best rpms. I have taken it too the dealer who on the first visit told me they couldn't reproduce the problem and told me to bring it back when it happened again. It happened again on the way out the lot. I took the truck back about a week later and was told it would cost about $250 to diagnose the problem. A week later, I took it back to the dealer, angry that I had found my exact problem on a technical service bulliten from chrysler itself. The dealer althogh very nice basically told me I would have to pay to have the transmission replaced at a cost of some (at least) $3,000.00. I am taking the car back next week to have the dealer tear down the transmission, after having attempted to speak to the district manager, who mysteriously disappearred upon my arrival. Having read now virtually identical complaints to mine on this internet sight, I am now torn between letting them repair it to what seems like no avail , filing a lawsuit, or trading the vehicle in and losing a ton of money. Thank you for your time.