I went to start jeep thought dead battery and tried to charge battery gauges on dash jumped around finally battery enough to turn over but would not start saw warning lite for key on dash.engine would turn over but not start.took to jeep dealer replaced computer module and found corroded main power feed in engine wiring harness spliced in new wire and serial data all came back.I was returning home just pulling into driveway engine lite came on along with other lites engine stalled tried to start same problem as before.returned jeep to dealer currently waiting for answer to problem computer does not accept my key?I brought this jeep used that is why I am looking into any recalls or known problems of this nature.
2001 Jeep Wrangler: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 170 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Wrangler describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Car has stalled 4 times in the middle of traffic.
Consumer states the camshaft sensor is binding and breaking, causing the vehicle to stall.
Vehicle will shut off while driving at any given time. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and left the vehicle there for a month. Dealer could not find the problem. Consumer took back vehicle, and had not drove vehicle since.
While traveling at or above 40 MPH, engine will stall unexpectedly, causing a loss of steering and braking control. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined tat camshaft was faulty. This component is on national back order. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
The service rep stated the problem arised from a camshaft sensor binding and breaking. I was a little confused so she showed me the broken part. The problem occurred because the signal from the sensor was lost do to its shaft binding and some of the fins snapped off. This could have been very dangerous since it stalled the vehicle. It could of happenned on the interstate during rush hour traffic 5 minutes earlier. Daimler/chrysler didn't share my concerns and stated I had a warranty. Copy of my complaint to daimler and reply available by e-mail.s.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Dirt and debris accumulation at rear main seal
- 4.0L rough engine idle after restart following a hot soak
- 4.0L multiple cylinder misfire
- Experiencing high engine temperatures due to extended in-gear idling in hot ambient temperatures
- A condition may exist where the engine coolant temperatures may rise high enough to cause the check gauges...
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak
- This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Jeep Wrangler stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Jeep Wrangler?
6 of 170 owner complaints about the 2001 Jeep Wrangler (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2024.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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