2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 22, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 81,244 miles · PA

On sept.2, 2014 I had my 2011 jeep grand cherokee towed to the nearsest dealer, milford chrysler, milford, pa. I was driving the day before with family when the vehicle suddenly stalled in an entrance to a parking lot just avoiding an accident. Message center showed key not detectable. Several attempts later it turned over. To play it safe I returned home to exchange vehicles. It was making hissing sounds so I left it out of the garage. The next day, it was still making noises. I called for a tow to the dealer. I called chrysler and they advised me of a recall but that the engineers were still trying to determine why but that the tipm was malfunctioning. I was also told that a final recall would not come out for about 3 months! I had no choice but to get my vehicle repaired. They had to replace the battery, fuel pump, tipm for a total out of pocket cost of $2493.98. Chrysler eventually reimbursed me for the total amount. On november 20,2015 I went out and found that my blinkers did not work. In fact, when engaged, the fog lights blinked and or flashed. I took it to my original dealer, r.I. Suresky in goshen, new york. They ran a scan and found that it was caused by the tipm ! This makes tipm #2!. I called chrysler, the final verdict, it was not covered by the recall (fuel pump related only). The tech replaced the tipm yet again at an out of pocket cost to me of $1043.40. On october 21, 2016 the engine light came on. I have an appointment at suresky's on monday october 24 to run a diagnostic on it. Could it be tipm related? We'll see. I feel that chrysler owes me $1043.40 for having parts ( never available immediately by the way) that are defective and place people in very dangerous situations on the road.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 56,550 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred a second time. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,550.

Filed Nov 10, 2011 · Engine · 129,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall at any time without warning. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Engine · 80,500 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to drive onto the shoulder without incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,500.

Filed Oct 3, 2010 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · WA · crash

I washed my 2001 jeep grand cherokee at a coin operated car wash. I climbed into the car, started it up and shifted from park to drive. The car went to full throttle instantly on it's own. I applied brakes but that had little affect and the car rapidly accelerated out of the car wash stall toward a brick wall approx. 20 feet away. I steered the car into a tree as I felt it would be a softer crash as opposed to a wall. The car bounced off of the tree and continued at full throttle into the driveway of the car wash as I continued to push on the brake pedal as hard as I could. I finally turned the key off and stopped. This happened very quickly and I wish I would have reacted sooner. The left front fender and grill were damaged and I had the car towed to a repair shop. I feel fortunate that nobody was hurt and I am very interested in finding the cause of this .

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately between 25 and 30 MPH on normal road conditions. The entire warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, the complete electrical system failed to function. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle resumed normal operation after a delay of fifteen seconds. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the activation of the windshield wipers also resulted in the engine stalling. Previously, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions for the identical failures and the technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunctions when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 03/12/10. *ljupdated 09/16/10

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Engine · 83,162 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving less than 65 MPH, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the vehicle. She then heard a loud boom coming from the vehicle and the temperature gauge went haywire. The vehicle stalled and she placed water in the radiator in order to drive to the nearest mechanic. The independent mechanic stated that the cooling fan separated and damaged the radiator. The cooling fan module, radiator, and fan clutch were replaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 83,162 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine · 26,000 miles · VA

While driving 65 MPH vehicle stalled this was the second time that vehicle stalled due to the cam sensors failure. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the cam sensors. *ak prior to problem with consumer's 2001 jeep grand cherokee, consumer experienced similar problem with 1998 jeep.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Engine · DE

The vehicle stalled without warning.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · CO

While traveling on highway vehicle stalls without prior warning, and will not restart. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak transmission was hard to shift.

Filed Mar 26, 2002 · Engine · FL

While driving or stopping the vehicle stalls without warning, the dealer has been contacted. Nlm

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Engine · NJ

Engine stalled and did not restart. Jeep purchsed 9 weeks ago. Pregnant, stuck on highway over 1 hour; on hold 1/2 hour roadside assistance.