2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: won't start

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 Oct 7, 2019 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · NC

Cranked 2000 jeep drove 1.5 mile car just stops running doing 40 MPH. Insert key jeep will not start . Randomly stops during operation. Indicating key not recognized. Mileage 122000. Jeep will not run. Car runs fine when in operation but then wham it just stops. Can't control the jeep steering locks up. Happened 6 times already. Repairs shop tried of towing it. No know fix! Going to get killed jeep shuts down at any time. No one knows how to repair. Manufacturers defect.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Electrical · 173,000 miles · NY

I was driving the jeep and took it to the repair shop to get the muffler fixed upon getting it to the shop the security key light came on and the jeep wont start also the key can be removed from the egnition when in the on position . The key can fall out while driving ... The recall was never fixed and the key wont work with the jeep now and im told its a $1,800 fix .

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 Apr 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · FL

Driving along the roadway at approximately 45 MPH the automobile shut down (no gas-no ignition-no dash lights). I pulled of the road, tried to, but would not start. After sitting there for 45 minutes it started again. This has happened five more times since. The last time on I-95 in a construction zone with very limited access to leave the highway. No more driving on main roads and highways. Chrysler dealer didn't have any knowledge of problems like this.

Filed Jun 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · NC

Traveling on major hwy at 35 MPH without warning engine shuts off won't start back for several minutes and when it does smoke rises from underneath the vehicle smelling like its on fire . It does this up to 4 to 5 times daily now and have seen the same thing being said by lots of other people that have changed everything from cpm all the way down to every sensor have no idea what to do next please help.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that they had to replace the psm module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.the VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · AL

I recently bought a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo and having done hours of research I am having the same problem as many other jeep owners. My alarm is faulty and often does not start, I have not been able to use vehicle in over a week. I have tried everything jeep told me to do to override alarm, it does not work. I also have a "quack" in my door locks. I suspect I will need a new actuator. I don't understand how their is not a recall on any of these things, I have read literally hundreds of complaints about the anti-theft systems in these cars and it costs alot of time, money and frustration to fix. I will never buy another jeep nor will I ever recommend a jeep.

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 Sep 18, 2008 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · MD

I have been experiencing a problem with my battery not staying charged. The first occurred when I had let the car set for about 2 days, it would not start. *tr the battery would not jump. I had to buy a new battery. The battery post always get corrosion on it. I have had it cleaned and changed a couple of times, and it still gets corrosion on it in 2 days. I was told about two years ago that it could be the wires that run from one of the post to the engine. This time, my new battery only lasted about 3 months. Same problem. The dealer told me that I would have to buy a new battery. It appears that something is draining my battery, but no one can find out what. I had to get a new battery, but I am afraid that it will get drained also.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Fuel system · 24,280 miles · MI

Vehicle has 24,292 miles and it will not start on first try. Long cranking time. Dealer says it needs new fuel pump module and will cost approx $500.00! Appears to be common problem from the federal safety agency other complaints. Dc refuses to fix and refuses to give me written notification why not. Only verbal refusals in spite of my writng them requesting written refusal and reason for no goodwill gesture on their part. Appears to be at least 3 tech svc bulletins about this same (long crank time) issue.