2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine failure

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Steering · 154,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. When the steering wheel was turned to the right, the steering seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called christopher's dodge world at (303) 238-7311 and was informed that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v312000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

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 Jun 28, 2016 · Engine · 179,000 miles · AL

The v8 engine quits running at both full speed and at idle without warning. All engine function is lost immediately. The vehicle will not restart until approximately 1 hour has past. The vehicle then operates normally until the next, unexpected engine failure. Attempt to find the issue have included the replacement of the crank position sensor, replacement of the electrical relay for the full pump, replacement of the fuel filter.

Filed Mar 29, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 92,000 miles · AZ

Engine started stalling without any warning while driving at any speed, first occurrence was at about 35mph. Lost power steering, brakes on a sharp curve! Dealer found ECM (engine control module or computer bad). That happened the first time in 2010. It has happened again in 6/2013 and now again in 3/2014 except the one of the last two times the car jerked and wouldn't accelerate as we started to pass someone on a 2-lane road. The jeep jerked, immediately started slowing and then the engine died causing loss of powersteering and power brakes and almost being hit from behind as we were not quite clear of the car we were passing and had no choice but to slow and move back into line behind the slower car ahead of us, as the engine died and two other cars were passing the slower car from behind us almost ran into us!!! Then we got the car started, drove about another 3 miles to a business, as we were on a rural road at the time of the incident. The car would die (twice more) and not go over 59 MPH or 2600 engine RPM. The dealer and our shop manager says "this is a habitual problem with a lot of chrysler products...they have poorly made engine control modules, the worst in the auto industry"! The shop manager says "it's a real safety issue that isn't being addressed anywhere!"

Filed Mar 15, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 91,000 miles · MA

My 2000 jeep grand cherokee is having problems like many other people. The low coolant light constantly comes on and I have to add coolant weekly, although there is no visible leak. Mechanics have told me they cannot find the problem until this past week when a mechanic told me the coolant was leaking into my engine and mixing with my oil. The mechanic estimated I will need a completely new engine within a few months since the coolant-oil mixture has been running through my engine for some time now. The mechanic stated that the engine will stop running in the very near future. My rear left brake and tail light goes out when I step on the brakes. I have had several issues with the rotors and finally had the mechanic replace them with a different kind.

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 Jun 28, 2006 · Engine · 113,896 miles · IL · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was picked up from the dealership after a scheduled tune up on 6-15-06 and driven less than 10 miles when a noise was heard coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the engine fan were observed to be fractured. As a result, half of the plastic blade struck the contact's collar bone and the other half went through the radiator. While driving away from the scene of the incident the heat temperature elevated over 260 degrees and the radiator was dry. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who determined the fan assembly unit had detached, penetrating the radiator and would need to be replaced. The repair shop also determined the same fan assembly was used for the 4.0l and the 4.7l. The contact expressed the vehicle was only driven 3-5 miles after the fan fracture when the engine failed. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #06v1999000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The manufacturer was alerted and explained the VIN and the size of the engine was not included in the recall.

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Steering · 67,900 miles · MI

Hello, I am the owner of a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo with the VIN#: [xxx]. I am experiencing the following issues with my vehicle: the steering feels loose, feels like it is sticking and it seized once. I had the vehicle inspected by a dealership and was told that the steering gear box is defective and needs to be replaced. Since I am very concerned about the safety of my family, we have discontinued driving the vehicle for now. After some research for the possible root cause of this problem I found the following recall notice: 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo the federal safety agency recall id number: 99v312000 recall date: nov 04, 1999 component: steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) potential units affected: 1259 please review interestingly enough, my own vehicle was also built in august of 1999 (per sticker on vehicle). After talking to the dealership to see if my vehicle was included in the recall, I was only told that there are no open issues listed on my vehicle and they could not even tell me if my steering gear was replaced at the time of the previous owner. After calling chrysler corporate customer service, I was also told that there is no open recall on my vehicle and that there is nothing they could do for me. Here is my request to you: please contact daimler chrysler to get some more information as to why my vehicle is not included in this recall even though it was built in exactly the same time frame as all the recalled vehicles. I would expect for dc to include my vehicle in this recall and remedy the defect in their component before anybody gets hurt. Thank you very much for your help. Best regards, [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · OH

Bought 2000 jeep grand cherokee new. Now has 57000 miles on it. Two main problems now exist: 1. I had to have brakes replaced after 25000 miles. They now need replaced again. Extreme vehicle shaking and vibration thru the steering wheel. Appears to be common prob experienced by many based on the volume of complaints I am seeing. Dealer will not assist. Chrysler rep will not assist. 2. Experienced low oil pressure reading. Took car in for analysis and they tell me engine needs replaced. Gunk buildup in engine they say is cause of problem. Oil has been changed regularly. I cannot prove record of all oil changes, but it has been changed at reputable service centers. Engine $5600. Chrysler district unwilling to assist. I am frustrated at their lack of communication, attitudes, and lack of quality in this vehicle. They try to make you feel like a common criminal and are unwilling to stand behind their product. This vehicle cost about $35,000 and it is far from being worth the value.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 2,000 miles · NH

Brakes keep failing. Shortly after purchasing the car in 1999 I returned to the dealer complaining about heavy brake pulsation at 30mph. They told me they fixed it but it continued doing it. I kept going back over and over again. The last time I went back was 3 weeks ago, and they again changed the brakes with newly designed brakes which supposedly would have fixed the problem. The dealer said they wouldn't cover the back brakes b/c they had no complaints about it and that I didn't need to change them. I drove away but the car still pulsates heavily as soon as I brake if I am driving over 20mph. Furthermore my car's engine broke down completely after 32000 miles or approximately 7 months ago. They told me the engine failed b/c I didn't change the oil for 10,000 miles. The mechanics report stated that there was water in the fuel, but they still told me it was my fault for not changing the oil. I was out of warranty b/c more than 36 months had gone by from the date of purchase. Chrysler agreed to substitute the engine and I had to pay $800. I don't understand how a new car, driven for such little mileage (now only 35,000 miles after almost 4 years) can have all these mechanical problems. I believe the breaks are faulty and am not sure how to further deal with the problem. The car dealer keeps telling me it's perfectly safe to drive.

Filed Dec 19, 2001 · Electrical · KY · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Electrical · NH

Engine failed on highway@ 65mph, dealer replaced coil rail and adjusted cam sensor