2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Airbags · 107,593 miles · HI

We were driving into our parking stall at home when our airbags deployed. As we reversed and drove forward to straighten our car in our stall we noticed the airbag light turn on suddenly and airbags automatically deployed. Our entire family was in the car and kids are traumatized. Super scary moment, and what if we were driving on the highway!

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Engine · 55,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to kelly jeep chrysler dodge ram (501 state ave, emmaus, pa 18049 (610) 967-2101), but the failure was unable to be determined because the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 4, 2017 · Electrical · 215,000 miles · GA

Ignition switch sticks and hard to turn, also have shut off while driving. Starter keeps turning.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 112,660 miles · GA

Vehicle was in motion and kept stalling on highway and city streets. Another computer was installed but didn't solve the problem. The throttle position, idle air control, and map sensors were replaced. Vehicle had hard start problem and the fuel injectors and fuel filter were replaced. Started vehicle in driveway and heard popping noises and it automatically shut down. The coli pack had to be replaced. Numerous vacuum hoses have popped off during driving and had to be replaced. No error codes or check engine light would come on even though these things were happening. A year ago the oil pressure sending unit had to be replaced and has currently gone bad again. I have to put the truck in neutral and let it idle before I drive it or the transmission will jerk. I also have to let the truck stay cranked for 10-15 minutes before I can drive it because it takes that long for it to idle down. My driver seat controls will not work, and the passenger window will not stay up and the controls will not work. If you do research on the 2000-2004 jeep grand cherokee models, you will find the exact same issues from everyone who has owned these specific years and models. Chrysler knows about the constant issues, yet the 2000-2004 models are not on the buy back list. The dealerships even have a problem trying to figure out what the problem is which is why it costs so much and the problems continue to exist. Owners have had to consult with other jeep owners to work together to try to solve the problems ourselves. 2002 with only 115,000 miles on it. There would be more miles on it if problems would stop occurring with these vehicles and preventing people from driving. I put the date when it started in 2012, but constant problems are still continuing to this date and year of 2015.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The contact constantly had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The condition was progressing randomly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v288000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Engine · 176,000 miles · VT

This jeep had the 4.7l v8 engine. Jeep was running fine, never had any issues with leaking fluids, etc.or any engine issues at all. Went to a friends house for a couple hours and when I went to leave, the vehicle started very rough and had no power - hitting the brake to change gears would stall the engine. Diagnostic testing showed no compression in the first cylinder. I was unable to pay to have my engine torn apart (keep in mind I only had this vehicle for little over a year and still owed over $1000 on something that was not driveable), but from the symptoms it seems this was caused by a dropped valve seat. I have seen numerous complaints on this issue in this engine (in jeeps and other chrysler vehicles) and am surprised that no recall has been made. I am unsure what would have happened if I was driving at 50 MPH when the engine failed.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. Updated 02/18/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle shut down while driving. Updated 10/2/2015

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that when driving over 50 MPH the lights and gauges on the instrumental panel stutter. In addition, the vehicle jerk forward and hesitated whenever the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2014 · Engine · 175,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. !....updated 07/31/14

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Engine · 98,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2012 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 180,000 miles · TX

I was driving on university approaching the stop light on 66th st in lubbock tx, as slowing down from approximately 35 MPH, I heard an overwhelming loud bang come from the front of the jeep, it shook the entire vehicle it felt like I had hit someones car. I was getting leaving lubbock headed home to plainview. Me and my daughter stopped at walmart where I left my vehicle idling for no more than three to ten minutes max. I came out from walmart and smoke was coming from my car. Antifreeze was spilt out everywhere and the person parked next me that my car had overheated and to let it cool down before driving it again. I came back to lubbock yesterday with my daughter and I almost stalled on the highway but was able to make into the walmart parking lot. A friend pointed out the radiator fan was all busted up. The jeep will not start and is in the parking lot at the walmart on ave. Q in lubbock. Trying to figure out why it will not start up I believe it could be the radiator relay.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Engine · 175,100 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall as soon as it was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure but replaced the fuel pump. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 175,100. The VIN was unavailable.