Check Engine Light On problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Four problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2012

Tl - the contact owns a 1999 Jeep grand Cherokee limited. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the contact was informed that the cam position sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred and was taken to the mechanic several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 207,000. The VIN number was not available. Mah.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2004

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the engine light coming on. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer and they've made a few adjustments however, after driving about 50 miles, the engine light came back on. This has been happening intermittently for almost a year. Provide further details.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2001

Engine light came on and the vehicle stalled, vehicle was towed to dealer. While the consumer was driving on highway the engine light came on and the consumer exited the highway and parked the vehicle, but was unable to restart the vehicle, also the freeze plug malfunctioned causing the # 5 piston to melt. The manufacturer stated that the consumer drove the vehicle while it was overheating but the consumer pointed out that the freeze plug and the overheat light were defective.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Water leaks into dashboard from seam leak a-pillar&firewall. Surge solenoid failed setting off check engine light.




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