2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: hesitation when accelerating

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 25, 2012 · Seats · 60,000 miles · MT

The seat frame on the driver's seat broke, causing the seat to wobble precariously while driving. I had it welded, but it subsequently broke in another place. Based on internet research, I repaired that break with a bolt and nut. Subsequently, the frame broke in another place. I attempted another repair, with poor results. It has now broken again, in a fourth place. The seat frame is made of rather thin steel, not as thick as that of a good cooking pot. The seat has not been abused or misused in any way, and I find by internet research that this is a common problem. My mechanic described the seat frame as being "made from a soup can." this is a very dangerous situation, and I hesitate to replace it with a (quite expensive) used replacement, as I fear it will only break again.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Engine · 81,700 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. At higher speeds, there was some hesitation. Occasionally, the vehicle would restart immediately and other times the contact would have to wait ten minutes. The dealer found no failures with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 81,700.

Filed Oct 25, 2003 · Transmission, Visibility · 64,000 miles · TX

I purchased a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo in august 2000. Yesterday, my transmission failed and would jerk when shifted into reverse. Today, I contacted the dealership and was basically told "too bad," because my warranty was expired. I asked to speak to the gentleman that sold me the jeep, was placed on hold for several minutes and then transferred to someone else's voice mail. My jeep is 3 years old and has 60,000 miles on it (transmission failure!!!--I've had vehicles for 10 years with no transmission problems and three times as many miles). The business manager stated that she had seen vehicles with 3,000 miles on them fail (better watch out). The estimated cost to fix the transmission $1650. I purchased this vehicle new for reliable transportation and have had problems ever since. I have also had problems with the brakes and had to get the front rotors replaced as they were warped. My back windshield wiper hesitates before starting. It is sometimes hard to start and that has been happening since shortly after purchase. Staff at the dealerships are rude and unresponsive when notified of problems. Staff at the dealership informed me that repairs on my jeep for a wiring problem would take 3 days, and they ordered the wrong parts and kept my jeep for over 2 weeks (and then I had to take it back the next day due to wiring problems). I also hope chrysler is aware that they have just lost a loyal jeep owner/fan. I will never purchase another jeep and will certainly not recommend it to anyone. I can't wait to get rid of this piece of crap.

Filed Aug 5, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · ME

Severe shaking in steering when brake applied started around 17000 miles, when vehicle put in reverse it hesitates and almost stalls then all of the sudden takes off in reverse actually spinning tires, vehicle pulls heavily to right, dealer claimed it was due to the crown in roads

Filed Apr 12, 2001 · Transmission · WV

The quadra drive system includes the differential, transmission, and gerotor couplings and pumps. When the automatic transmission is shifting from one gear to the next it hesitates in neutral long enough for all the power to be transferred to the front wheels. When the transimssion does engage the next gear all of the power is transferred back to the rear wheels resulting in a loud thud. I do not know how the vehicle would respond when road conditions were not optimal. The manufacture response has been they have not been able to duplicate the problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2000 · Suspension · CA

Vehicle has been in for this and other problems. Tires are becoming severely worn. Was told that new ball joint has been installed. Vehicle still pulls right. All tires were cross rotated which evens wear and reduces pull for several hundred miles. I will contact dealer and chrysler direct in attempt to have problem resolved. I am angry that the tires are wearing at an unreasonable rate which will cause pre-mature replacement. I like the vehicle and would like to have the problem(s) resolved so it does not continue to drive to the right. Thank you. Please do not hesitate to call and perhaps leave a message so I might return your call during your work hours. I am a school teacher and cannot talk during class time. Sincerely, e. Meisser.