1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gasoline Problems
- 61
- 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 61 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- several times · 6 records
- provide further · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Gasoline
Vehicles dies under any circumstances...speeding on the highway at 75 mph, idling at a stop sign, driving in town at 35 mph, hot weather, cold weather, rain, sun and snow. It sometimes starts right up again, sometimes takes an hour - occasionally 5-10 hours before it will restart. Instrument panel simply goes dead, engine stops, no warning. This has nearly caused accidents 15-20 times. Towed 8 times...waited it out…
ODI 10158039
Gasoline
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited with 4.7 liter v8 has a nasty white foam where i fill the oil. Looks like some kind of emulsification. Maybe water in my oil. I changed the oil this weekend when it was 2 degrees out and the white foam was frozen in chunks which then fell down the tube. Is there a tsb for this problem. I have heard similar problems from others with the 4.7 liter. How can i get this problem…
ODI 10002970
Gasoline
Vehicle cuts off intermittently while driving at highway speeds. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details. *ak
ODI 8003493
Gasoline
While driving heard a noise, vehicle started smoking,. Consumerpulled over. Engine blewout contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 8012917
Gasoline
This vehicle has had several problems since date of lease. Although in this matter, engine blew after intial 36,000 mile coverage--diamler chrysler has agreed to pay half of repair amount. This agreement is unsatisfactory in my opinion and i wish to find out what my options are to resolve this matter and get into another vehicle. It was very fortunate that there was not a fatality involved as this happened on a…
ODI 753351
Differential Unit · Drum · Gasoline · Rotor
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo had a new differential install edat 15,000 miles; two new front rotors at 36,000 and should have been done way before this; back brake drum cracked at 36,000 miles; front rotors redone again at 42000 miles; and now the motor at 52,000 miles. We had not indication (noise, etc) of the motor going, i was traveling aroung 5-10 miles per hour turning into our road and it felt like…
ODI 751196
Gasoline
Engine cuts off intermittently. Also, backfires intermittently. Dealer is aware of problems. Please provide further details.*ak
ODI 892779
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls when in idle position and ready to accelerate or when ready to shift from park to drive. Also will turn on maybe on 3rd try or none at all untill hours later. *ak
ODI 744754
Gasoline · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Power Window Devices And Controls
I have taken my car into either courtesy motors in chico california or normandin jeep in chico california. Each time, my car was returned to me unrepaired. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
ODI 742269
Gasoline
While driving about any speed engine will stall without prior warning, and sometimes will not restart. Had to be towed.*ak
ODI 870295
Gasoline
While driving and coming to stop on a red light, vehicle would lose power/stall without a warning at different times. Dealer could not find the cause. Dealer advised consumer to keep the a/c on at all times in an attempt to correct the problem. *ak
ODI 863445
Gasoline · Linkages · Rotor · Stabilizer Bar · Unknown Or Other
During activation of brake system traveling at any speed there is a pulsation in the brakes, there is a squeaking noise, and vehicle pulls to the right. Dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. Brake rotors and front stabilizer bars have been replaced.*ak consumer stated there was also a possible oil leak, dealer replaced the tie rod to pitman arm and the real pinion seal, also…
ODI 899695
Gasoline
The engine has completely shut off in the middle of driving or when at a stoplight. This has occured at least 3 times in the 8 months we have owned it. All engine power and electrical power go off completely when it occurs. We called the dealership and they said, "let me guess, it's been quitting on you". That pissed me off because they knew about it but didn't notify anyone of the potential life threatening effects…
ODI 729723
Cruise Control · Gasoline · Module
Dealer examined and replaced the control unit twice. No help. Idle speed is too low (400mph)! I want jeep to do something. It's a lemon! *ak
ODI 721702
Disc · Driveline · Gasoline · Linkages · Parking Brake · Steering
Vehicle would vibrate severely when applying brakes at 35-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer on eleven occasions, and the problem has reoccurring. *ak the engine makes noise. There was a clunk noise from drive line to reverse. The vehicle would not hold in park. Consumer stated that both inner and outer tie rod failed and were replaced. While driving at 85 mph the vehicle…
ODI 8012941
Gasoline
Intermittently truck stalls when it comes to a stop. Dealer was notified about the problem. Owner was told that chrysler knows about the problem, but not sure of the solution. Please provide any furhter information. *ak
ODI 857784
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
Vehicle dies for no apparent reason. Have been told it will continue to happen even after it was in the shop for this problem. Transmission jerks when shifting in low speeds.this happens on a daily basis. Service techs at dealership have no answers for this problem. I get the feeling i will just have to live with it dying and jerking as long as i own the jeep. This vehicle should have stayed on the drawing board…
ODI 720465
Gasoline
This vehicle repeatedly stalls during operation. It has happened to me several times in commuter traffic, necessitating a complete stop and shifting into park in order to restart the vehicle. This happens in the traffic lanes in moving traffic. I fear this. *ak
ODI 718812
Gasoline
When stopping vehicle idles and shuts down, and there are no warning lights. *ak *ml
ODI 858141
Gasoline
The engine, while in drive going ~60mph, from time to time, shifts into neutral and/or even shuts off completely on its own accord. At stop lights, stop sign, etc, while in drive with foot on brake, the engine shuts off on its own. I asked multiple dealers and reported it, they said it was a fuel problem. Please add this to your recent jeep grand cherokee "preliminary investigation".
ODI 747978
Gasoline · Manual Transmission
This vehicle has many/many inherent problems, it has an enging problem that causes the engine to stop running. We are told that they dont know what the problem is but would like to put co pilot in the car to log a code when the problem occurs, however we have been told that they have had this problem on other cars and have not been able to have the co pilot log in any error codes. So they bought the car back from…
ODI 715666
Emission Control · Foundation Components · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Ignition
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING FRONT END SHIMMY. NLM
ODI 784661
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN DRIVE GEAR IS ENGAGED. YH
ODI 550496
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
Car makes loud clunking noise when slowing, then rpm's fluctuate and car stalls. Dealer contacted numerous times since vehicle first purchased. Each time they said it was fixed.
ODI 719687
Cruise Control · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittent engine idle problem. Occurs when engine is fully warmed up and in gear and at a full stop. Engine idle speed will fluctuate between 300 & 600 rpm . When this happens, engine roughness is very noticable and on occassion it will stall. On the first visit to the dealer, the computer was reprogrammed as per a tsb. This did not solve the problem. Second visit, chrysler advised the dealer to replace throttle…
ODI 722307