2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 167,000 miles · MA

Car's instrument panel went wild w hen I started the car.every warning light came on and stayed on. Gauges worked immediately after starting the car, but slowly lost power to keep them on, and they went to the "key off" position. Nothing on the drivers armrest worked, no seat auto positioner, no window open, shut, or lock. Information panel overhead went dead (blank).

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 Apr 5, 2016 · Engine · 81,000 miles · FL

Upon warming up to operating temperature, the engine shuts off of our jeep grand cherokee limited. It has 81,000 very well cared for miles on it. This has happened at almost every conceivable speed (0-5mph, 10-25mph, 40-50mph, 55-80mph) and, at the most inopportune times, ie; pulling into a gas station, merging with traffic, entering an intersection, coming to or leaving a stop light, driving at steady roadway or highway speeds. My wife was nearly killed several times due to the sudden and utter loss of all power. This can and does happen on every type of road or street or highway and in every type of weather. This happens on a regular basis although there are times when we can go a week with no episodes. Upon a little investigation, I have come across multiple sites and forums where many, many people have this exact same problem. Some have taken it to the dealer where they scratch their heads and say the problem can't be duplicated. Others have spent much money on mechanics and parts only to have the problem persist. Others have attempted to fix the problem themselves with only marginal results at best. This problem occurs in a broad spectrum of production years and across a wide variety of jeep models with the v8 and straight 6, although other engines have had similar episodes. In the field below, I am using yesterday's date as the last time this has happened although it has happened at least 40 times in the last year.

Filed Nov 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 250,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off independently and lost all power without any warning. The failure had recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 250,000.

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 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 17, 2010 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was traveling at a rate of speed that exceeds 60 MPH and the brakes were depressed, the vehicle would lose power or stall. When the vehicle stalled, the electrical system would illuminate and all of the components on the dashboard would fail. The contact would become trapped inside of the vehicle because the power door locks and windows would become inoperable. The VIN was not available at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 121,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Engine · 61,268 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that there was an intermittent issue with her engine stalling. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle completely shut down and lost power. The vehicle would not accelerate. She would usually restart the vehicle after coasting to the shoulder and turning off the vehicle; however, it was unable to be restarted after the most recent failure. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer four times, but they could not duplicate the failure or identify any trouble codes. The current mileage was approximately 85,000 and failure mileage was 61,268. Updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/15/08.

Filed Feb 6, 2008 · Engine · 120,000 miles · PR

My jeep grand cherokee 2000 sporadically has power loss continued by a sudden acceleration, the problem is more frequently now too.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · MD

Sudden loss of power on three occasions. While driving at highway speeds, vehicle instantly looses all power. Obvious problems navigating to shoulder on multilane highway in traffic. Could easily be stranded in lane. Difficulty steering. Requires towing. Has occurred three times in last two years, twice in last month. First time, replaced computer. Second time, replaced transmission sensor. Third time, undetermined.

Filed Feb 18, 2002 · Brakes · TX

At approc 8000 miles, pulating of brakes was noticed. When coming to a gradual stop. At approximately 10,000 car vibrated when braking at various speeds. I spoke to the huffines service rep on may 15, 2001 while the car was in for a warranty repair , at 15000 miles, after it had lost all power. (distributer problem). He explained to me that the rotors, thru fast cooling, tended to warp with all the weight of the vehicle and it was nothing to worry about from a safety standpoint and it was typical of many cars (even his ford did it, he said). Again, in june , 2001, I took it into the dealer I bought it from , eldorado, to have a whining noise ,. The whining noise together with the worsening vibration when braking concerned me and took it into the dealer where purchased. They found nothing and assured me that the vibraton was typiucal and nothing to worry about, .he suggested that it was probably related to the way in which I manage the brakes when stopping. Since , the vibration has gotten so bad that it is difficult to stay in my lane stoping and it is very scary. I now have 26,000 miles and after researching and going to a n independent mechanic, I discover that it is apparently a manufactuers problem with the equipment and in order to fix, I must buy new rotors and pads, probasbly for front and back. I have also learned that two other friends who have a 1999's have had to have theirs replaced at very low mileage. One of them is on their third set, as are many listed on the nt web site. Brakes should last much longer and with such a dangerous problem, you should be concerned. While there is a service bulletin out on the problem I learned from the sales customer seervice rep at the dealer there is not yet any recall and according to the rep it is a typical problem. She in fact had her replace at 14,000 miles the first time and three times since.. This is a manufacturer problem and it would seem from a liability perspective the manufactuer would want to fix .

Filed Nov 22, 2000 · Electrical · MD

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.