1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 27 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 6 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- blower motor · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
The car stalls randomly while driving this can happen in heavy traffic in the middle of the road or at a stop sign without warning. Have seen several mechanics. When searching the problem, found 100's of other vehicle owners with the same complaint. Enormous safety hazard for driver as well as other on road vehicles. *tr
ODI 10461991
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle lost all power, gauges all dropped to zero. The steering wheel was tight to turn and the brakes hard to apply, had no acceleration while pushing gas pedal down. All lights and radio still was working after getting it off the road turned jeep off would not restart for 3 hours. This has happened numerous times mechanic can not diagnose the problem no codes come up. Have already…
ODI 10457966
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. While driving 70 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost complete power. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and updated the information in their system. A local mechanic attempted to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. The failure and current mileage was 171,000.
ODI 10430114
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving various speeds when the engine stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle and there were no repairs. The failure recurred at least ten times and eight of those times, the…
ODI 10414687
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the oil pan exhibited random holes causing oil to leak out from the vehicle. The manufacturer ordered a newer oil pan for the contact but after 90 days, he still had not received it. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
ODI 10336802
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. It stalls all of the sudden while i'm driving it. There is no pattern to it- it will stall going 70 mph on the highway, driving in town at 25-35 mph, while turning a corner, while in the drive through-- it has happened in all those instances. It doesn't matter if it is hot or cold either. The engine just suddenly shuts off, but the lights, radio, etc. All stay on. It occurs…
ODI 10281609
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph on normal conditions. The engine stalled without warning, and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions with replacements of the crank shaft sensors. The technician was unable to locate the problem. The identical failures continued after the repairs were performed on the vehicle.…
ODI 10321697
Engine And Engine Cooling
Blower motor burned out the plug on the blower motor resistor plug and now the resistor is blown. *tr
ODI 10249340
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Other
My daughter was driving her 1999 jeep grand cherokee down a twisty road at 40 mph, the car suddenly began to accelerate. She applied the brakes and the car would not stop or slow down. She tried to pull up on the gas pedal but the pedal would not release. She then turned the car off and managed to pull over to the side of the road. This happened one week after we had it at the dealership to replace the crank shaft…
ODI 10241372
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle had to be placed into neutral first before it would restart. The dealer seemed to be unaware of the failure, but stated that it could be due to the filter. Through online research, the contact discovered other consumers who were experiencing the same failure. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10246647
Engine And Engine Cooling
My air condition and heater do not blow air into the cabin. Chrysler tells me that it is the blend doors. I was also told that this is very common with this vehicle. The estimate for repairs is $2,200. If it was something i did to the vehicle i could understand but i now have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited with all the bells and whistles and air or heat. *tr
ODI 10244575
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hinge And Attachments · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would completely shut down. There were no lights and no power steering when the vehicle shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The failure also occurred several times while driving 75 mph. The contact had to wait 2-3 minutes before the vehicle would restart. She took the vehicle to the dealer a few…
ODI 10228991
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the oil gauge failed to indicate the oil level; the front end vibrated badly at 50 mph, and the wheels shook and made a clicking sound while making a turn in either direction, which caused a vibration felt through the steering wheel. In addition, black smoke discharged from the tail pipe and the engine emitted a hesitation. When inspected by an independent mechanic, oil and gas were visible…
ODI 10166835
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee began to stall in traffic without warning. As i approached a stop light or traffic ahead and as the motor would return to idle, it would stop running resulting in no power steering or power brakes. The last time i was able to wrestle the vehicle into a parking area where it wouldn't start. A friend completed a computer scan of the vehicle and it was throwing out a bad crank position…
ODI 10211118
Engine And Engine Cooling
Recall 04v112000 concerning crank shaft position sensor wiring: consumer stated that this recall information found on nhtsa website was the same problem that his vehicle was experiencing with stalling at any speed. Dealer was notified. They informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall. *ak
ODI 10101948
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
99 jeep grand cherokee with engine problems customer states that the rpm's would immediately go up to the 200 or sometimes higher as soon as he starts up the car and also accelerate when the brakes are applied**cc the consumer stated various parts were replaced, however the problem returned. The consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to accelerate on its own, she applied the brakes as…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10194435
Engine And Engine Cooling
This problem has been happening for approximately 2-3 months. There has been nothing specific to cause the problem. My 1999 jeep grand cherokee will, without warning, act as if it is running out of gas. I have more than once attempted to cross an intersection only to have the vehicle loose all fuel power, therefore leaving me in the path of other vehicles. This problem will last anywhere from 5 to 15 seconds…
ODI 10068403
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. Only 45,000 miles. Vehicle stalled when making turns and now stalls when operating at high speeds. Last time vehicle was traveling approximately 65 miles an hour and stalled. Usually the vehicle will start back up as soon as it is put in neutral and you turn the key. But on some occasions vehicle has had to sit for approximately 15 minutes before starting again. Vehicle has been…
ODI 10020543
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the recall part. Dealer has the part and didn't call the consumer. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 10002404
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
We are in a disupute with dialmerchrysler regarding a engine repair with our 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. On dec. 23, 2002 we broke down on the highway because a rocker arm spring broke causing a rod to break through the valve cover and drop down into the engine causing $1600 in damage. The jeep has 43,000 miles on it and is no longer under warranty. We purchased the jeep in feb. 2002 and since that time we have…
ODI 10000890
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer states that while driving at 20mph and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts
ODI 10001412
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Nlm
Fire reported
ODI 568243
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rotor · Seal
WATER PUMP REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK
ODI 10050939
Engine And Engine Cooling · Horn · Interior Lighting · Latch · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The vehicle experienced multiple problems. The horn failed. The interior lights failed. The door locks were inoperative. The abs light and the brake light came on and remained on. The vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. This problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. The brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. The consumer has…
ODI 10017423
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Horn · Interior Lighting · Power Train · Rack And Pinion · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility
The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the abs/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front…
ODI 10015973