Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 154
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 11
- Years with records
- 1999–2009
- Stored years
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 154 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- without warning · 15 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- current failure · 10 records
- engine light · 9 records
- power steering · 9 records
- current mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 47 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Ignition · Starter Assembly
Failed to start on 2 occasions 8/10/11 & 8/17/11. All electrical components working; battery recently replaced. *kb
ODI 10419926
Engine
2007 jeep grand cherokee with 3.0 crd diesel engine. While driving the car began to run rough for just a few seconds and then abruptly stalled and would not restart. This resulted in the loss of power steering and power brakes while driving. I was on an incline (with a trailer in tow) at the time and was unable to move the vehicle until being towed. This presents a very dangerous driving hazard to the driver and the…
ODI 10419554
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the exhausted manifold was defective and needed to be replaced. The repair failed to remedy the failure. As a result the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer who stated that there was carbon build up in one of the valves.…
ODI 10419775
Electrical System · Engine
Stalling issues with 5.7 hemi jeep grand cherokee overland. Vehicle stalls at random but at low speeds and coming to a stop. Happens approximately 3 to 4 times per month (about once a week). Vehicle loses complete power, brakes, steering, etc. Huge safety issue. Only way to restart is to put in neutral or park. No check engine light but stores p0884 code. Dealer can not replicate problem but notices code. Dealer…
ODI 10425373
Electrical System · Engine
2007 jeep grand cherokee (5.7 hemi) with 50,000 miles frequently stalls both in motion and while stopped. Stalling causes all electronics to shutoff, which results in loss of power steering and brakes. Numerous times, i have almost been hit because the vehicle will nearly stop in the middle of the road. The vehicle has been taken to a jeep dealership four times for the stalling issue, which has not been resolved.…
ODI 10413906
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, all of the warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle would stall. During the failures, the contact had a hard time maneuvering the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would also not immediately restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and…
ODI 10419638
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically whether the vehicle was in motion or at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an eight hour diagnostic test yet could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
ODI 10405491
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Whilst driving my jeep grand cherokee (equipped with the mercedes benz common rail diesel (crd) 3.0 l engine) on i-410 at highway speed, the engine suddenly stopped, without any warning. This also made the power brakes and power steering inoperative. Today, the dealer tells me that this is caused by a faulty crankshaft position indicator sensor and is a fairly common occurrence. I should think this is a design flaw…
ODI 10386716