2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- failure recurred · 7 records
- side road · 5 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- engine stalled · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
NO START
ODI 11270108
Engine
The jeep will suddenly cut off while driving, this has happened to me and my family several times on the highway. I replaced ( crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, air idle control valve, & pcm) . Still shuts down. Took it to several shops and know one can find the problem why? I've been doing alot of research, and noticed alot of jeep owers are having the same problems?
ODI 11240832
Engine
Bought this 2000 grand cherokee limited and while driving it at 55 mph, it lost power for about 5 seconds and then regained power. The next day it stalled at a stop sign but was able to restart after several tries. Was driving a couple days later and while slowing down for another stop sign the vehicle stalled and was luckily able to get to the side of the road out of traffic. Today the vehicle stalled again today…
ODI 11021303
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was in motion on city street and engine quit at 40mph. This endagered driver, passenger, and other vehicles on the road.
ODI 10993198
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact towed the vehicle with the contact's trailer to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.
ODI 10972231
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the engine stalled at a traffic light. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 05/02/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The computer, throttle…
ODI 10959789
Electrical System · Engine
Engine stalls without warning while driving at any speed. All gauges including speed, rpm's, temp, fuel, etc. All stay for a few seconds after stalling and then all drop off. The jeep gc used to start up after a few seconds and was once in a while at first with this issue. Then it became more often that he jeep would stall, the same thing with the dash for a few seconds the speed, rpm's, etc. Would be at where it…
ODI 10966000
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
For going on 2 months now my car has stalled at the most inconvenient times. Turning into gas stations, stopping at stop lights, driving on busy streets going up to 50mph. Usually i can just pop it into neutral and restart it but as of late, it won't turn back over until i replace the ignition fuse. I have replaced that fuse twice now, replaced the map sensor, replaced the fuel filter, yet nothing has offered a…
ODI 10909401
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle stalls after reaching operating temperature while negotiating traffic or driving, regardless of conditions or driving habits, at highway speeds or in a parking lot. Has stalled numerous times at worst possible times. No codes. No warning: in traffic. At stop lights. Pulling into gas stations. Etc... Extremely dangerous!!!!! Date submitted is the last time it happened. It has happened at least 10 times just…
ODI 10883842
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Sudden stalling while driving or at idle. Applicable at all speeds from idle to freeway speeds. Sometimes the vehicle will restart and other times it will not restart right away. Sometimes it will restart if the vehicle sits for about 15 minutes and other times it has left me stranded for three hours or more. I have stalled in the middle of busy intersections and freeways. I have taken the vehicle in for repairs…
ODI 10971674
Engine
The v8 engine quits running at both full speed and at idle without warning. All engine function is lost immediately. The vehicle will not restart until approximately 1 hour has past. The vehicle then operates normally until the next, unexpected engine failure. Attempt to find the issue have included the replacement of the crank position sensor, replacement of the electrical relay for the full pump, replacement of…
ODI 10881228
Engine
Upon warming up to operating temperature, the engine shuts off of our jeep grand cherokee limited. It has 81,000 very well cared for miles on it. This has happened at almost every conceivable speed (0-5mph, 10-25mph, 40-50mph, 55-80mph) and, at the most inopportune times, ie; pulling into a gas station, merging with traffic, entering an intersection, coming to or leaving a stop light, driving at steady roadway or…
ODI 10853617
Engine
Vehicle engine unexpectedly quits while driving at all speeds form urban to highway. Almost encountered a collision on the highway and at an urban intersection due to engine shutoff.this has occurred several times and so far chrysler dealer has been unable to fix the problem.
ODI 10852371
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The engine is not cooling correctly when sitting still. The electric fan that keeps the engine from overheating does not come on, whether sitting or running. Got stuck on the side of the road trying to get the vehicle cool and had to drive 20 miles per hour in a 45 mile zone and the engine shut down in the middle of the road. The thermostat was changed, but the vehicle continues to overheat, and as previously…
ODI 10748930
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle would only restart if it had been parked for a period of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 95,100.
ODI 10726675
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, there was smoke coming from the vehicle and there was a fire in the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and informed that the failure might be related to an electrical failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 06e011000 (fuel system, gasoline), 02v104000 (fuel system, gasoline)…
Fire reported
ODI 10701727
Electrical System · Engine · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam and crank sensors were faulty. The sensors were replaced, but the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle would also stall due to the main computer overheating. The vehicle was taken to the…
ODI 10722208
Engine
Wife was driving home at night,was on a fairly straight section of road. Engine quit running with no warning, lights dimmed. A couple seconds later engine restarted, and she came on home. Have not tried to drive it since, been parked in the garage. We have owned this vehicle since new, leased at first, then bought it. Concerned about this, having heard of engines shutting off in other vehicles causing crashes and…
ODI 10682126
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10627595
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the cranking sensor. The contact also stated that the failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10616729
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut off independently and lost all power without any warning. The failure had recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer…
ODI 10661072
Electrical System · Engine
Traveling on major hwy at 35 mph without warning engine shuts off won't start back for several minutes and when it does smoke rises from underneath the vehicle smelling like its on fire . It does this up to 4 to 5 times daily now and have seen the same thing being said by lots of other people that have changed everything from cpm all the way down to every sensor have no idea what to do next please help. *tr
ODI 10595383
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee and while driving it the car stop suddenly without any notice. Car was unable to start again. Took car to a local dealer and they said it was the memory that needed to be replaced. Cost for the memory replacement $1000, 2 months later, jeep stop again without any warning. Have not been able to fix it because mechanic cannot locate the problem that making the car not turn on. Changed…
ODI 10680745
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000. The vin was not…
ODI 10559568
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Have been noticing vibration of the radiator cooling fan when a/c turned on. While backing out of drive, heard pop noise from engine compartment. Pulled into drive, opened hood and found that radiator fan had disintegrated, piercing radiator shroud and radiator. Holes in radiator (radiator now leaking) and shroud. Called chrysler recall center and told that this was not covered by recall 06v199000. Am replacing all…
ODI 10535846