2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 16, 2019 · 145,500 miles · WA

This vehicle has a tendency to "stall" at any moment, unexpectedly. I have had the dealer and other mechanics try to fix this problem with no luck.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Electrical · FL

Vehicle stalls intermittently, usually at the worst possible time. I understand that this is large problem and affects many chrysler models. Forums have page after page of people with the same problem. It is the electrical connection to the PCM. Connectors become loose and cause vehicle to stall randomly. It is a manufacturer issue! Is someone going to have to die to get this problem resolved. I have put thousands of dollars into this vehicle and no resolution!

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 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

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 209,578 miles · OH

For going on 2 months now my car has stalled at the most inconvenient times. Turning into gas stations, stopping at stop lights, driving on busy streets going up to 50mph. Usually I can just pop it into neutral and restart it but as of late, it won't turn back over until I replace the ignition fuse. I have replaced that fuse twice now, replaced the map sensor, replaced the fuel filter, yet nothing has offered a permanent solution to this problem. As you can clearly tell, this is a very dangerous problem to be having and by reading through these complaints I see I am far from alone. Not to mention the cost associated with having to replace all of these parts (per advice from mechanics) while getting nowhere. Please fix this or figure out what is causing it before someone gets seriously injured or worse. I'd also like to note my 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited was having this same problem before I junked it.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Airbags · 209,500 miles · OH

When exiting the express way yesterday, my airbag light turned on and dinged about 3 times and turned off. This is the first time my grand cherokee laredo has done this in the year that I have owned it. I'd like to note my previous car, a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited, would have this issue everyday. It is not safe for my airbags to be disabling while my car is in motion. Especially since it is having a stalling issue as well. This could be fatal given the right circumstances.

Filed Jul 10, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 83,000 miles · FL

Vehicle stalls after reaching operating temperature while negotiating traffic or driving, regardless of conditions or driving habits, at highway speeds or in a parking lot. Has stalled numerous times at worst possible times. No codes. No warning: in traffic. At stop lights. Pulling into gas stations. Etc... Extremely dangerous!!!!! Date submitted is the last time it happened. It has happened at least 10 times just this year. Looked on many jeep forums and seems to be a recurring problem!!! (see for yourself). Please help!!!!

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · 124,000 miles · AZ

The car will stall with no warning while driving at low and high speeds. I purchased the vehicle 2 months ago. It has 123000 miles on it. It has stalled while driving 45 MPH as well as 15 MPH. It usually restarts after it has been turned off and put in park. I replaced the fuel filter with no change in it's stalling problem. Has been seen by mechanics, no one has an answer. Many forums online are filled with similar stories about jeep cherokees stalling while driving. It is very dangerous. There is no recall for this model, I believe there should be before someone gets rear ended on a freeway or other fast moving road. I am unable to drive my vehicle because of this problem. This has happened at least 10 times. Twice I have required a tow because the car would not start back up within a half hour.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 78,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted out of park and into reverse. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that it was unknown if the transmission or the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.