2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Engine · 124,981 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH and exiting an expressway, the vehicle stalled while the brake pedal was depressed to decelerate. The contact shifted into Neutral (N), and the engine was restarted to resume driving. Less than 5 miles later, the failure recurred while making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failed throttle body and replaced the component. Following the repair, the failure persisted and increased in frequency, occurring while decelerating or coming to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 124,981.

Filed Jan 10, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The battery was previously replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware of a faulty ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who informed the contact that the wires were loose. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Electrical · 332,000 miles · TN

Engine turns off while driving.it has happened several times before , intermittently. February 3rd, 2021, january 17th, 2021, and several times before.

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Electrical · 128,000 miles · FL

Purchased vehicle used on july 3 2020 at seth lee auto sales in tavares fl. . Paid $1500 cash down payment and incurred a loan as well. Told the vehicle was fine. Drove away and within 5 minutes the vehicle stalled at a light. Could not restart for 15 minutes. Vehicle continued intermittently doing this every time I drove and particularly while idling or going slower speeds. Took to jeep dealer yesterday july 13 2020. Service technician just called advising the front control module has to be replaced with total being $1096.41. The part is currently on back order.

Filed May 30, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · CO

Been having starting issues for at least 6 months. It starts sometimes and other times have to wait a few hours to a few days. The last 2 days won't start at all and has drained my less then a year old battery. 3 weeks ago windows will roll down or up whenever they want. Doors lock and unlock at random. I believed my car is possessed. Reading more and more I realized my tipm is bad. I have learned with all the random things with this jeep that I will never buy one again. It is a very dangerous car and too many issues, with no resolution other then I have to empty every pocket to fix it. It stalls when driving it shifts into all gears slows me down when I'm on highway at a very unsafe speed. It is unreliable and I put my life my kids and others at risk while driving. Sadly, I believe jeep doesn't care about safety since there is 1000's of complaints with same issues. It also says my air bags won't work because the tipm is bad.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Engine · 44,000 miles · CO

I have 2 issues. 1st is jeep intermittently doesn't start. Which sometimes causes it to shut off while driving luckily I have been on side streets. It cranks but doesn't fire. Was told it could be a bad fuel pump relay. Next issue is it intermittently puts in self in all gears sometimes when I start it and sometimes when driving. I have to turn jeep off and restart it. Worst has been when I'm on highway and it does this I go from 75mph to 20mph at a dangerous rate. I then have to pull over and turn off and restart again. It has been doing this on and off for about a year now. And progressively getting more often.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,000 miles · IA

Engine stalls no matter what speed I'm going. Happens more often when coming to a stop. It's as if I just turn the key off. When it stalls, I stop and put it in park, turn the key off and start it right back up and take off. It's becoming a dangerous safety concern.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · 111,000 miles · KY

I have taken my car to the mechanic several times now, and every single time they tell me there is nothing showing but an emissions code. I'm told it is the gas cap to replace it. My jeep grand cherokee 2007 laredo about 149,000 miles on it. Normally, it runs like a champ. I get oil changes like clockwork, and every time it's suggested to fix something, I do it. It stalls very frequently at stop signs / stop lights, and I need to leave lots of room between me and other cars so I can steadily inch forward while waiting at the red light, otherwise it will die. It starts up fine, but stopping again and it will die again. It's to the point now that I'm scared to drive my own vehicle. Stalls / dies, especially when the A/C is on mechanic says they've run diagnostics on the car and the only thing it shows is the emissions code. I'm told yet again to replace the gas cap. This has happened since I have owned the vehicle. It idles rough and has done all of this since I purchased it in december of 2016.

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Engine · 220,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to galeana chrysler dodge jeep ram (14375 s tamiami trl, fort myers, fl 33912, (855) 732-1313) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · WI

Intermittent stalling issue. Initially the vehicle starts and runs fine. After stopping or extended driving duration the vehicle will random start stalling and check engine light flashes and dings. This will last for a few minutes sometimes and other times the entire trip. The last few times this has happened we were nearly rear ended and pulled over until it was somewhat drive able. I am terrified to drive it at this time for fear it will cause an accident. This has been an ongoing issue for a few years and has recently gotten worse. We've taken the vehicle to the jeep dealership several times and have had numerous parts replaced but nothing has resolved the problem. The last trip to the dealer they said they could not replicate the described issue. With the use of a scope and code review, my husband has taken to replacing smaller, simple parts in hopes of a simple solution....spark plugs, 02 sensors and catalytic converters. Nothing has helped. Please help resolve this issue. Seeing all the other similar complaints, how many does it take to start an investigation or recall? It's a shame an accident it what it may take to attract attention to this issue.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Engine · 95,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed in the neutral position in most cases to keep the vehicle from losing power completely. On other occasions, the contact pulled to the right side of the road and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to sherman dodge chrysler jeep ram in skokie, illinois where the following series of repairs were performed on the vehicle: the oxygen sensor was replaced along with the spark plugs, the fan clutch, coil #6, a drive control module, throttle control module, fuel injection service, decarbonization service to combustion chamber, and upper intake to the vehicle but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

2007 jeep 5.7l. Car stalls on acceleration from stops. Intermittent. Mostly when air is on. 80 degrees and up. Mostly after car has been driven, then parked a few minutes then then accelerated. So dangerous. Have replaced plugs and wires, oil, crankshaft position sensor,asd relay fuse. Now what? Spent now $ 2000 on fixes. Dealer can't solve it. I read others with same car have the same. Code b2185 is showing. Chrysler should be sued for knowing the cause and not fixing it due to the cost. I want to join the class action suit while I and my family are still alive!