Electronic Stability Control Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Table 1. Electronic Stability Control related problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electronic Stability Control problems
3

Electronic Stability Control problem #1

The coolant sensor bad is constantly on. Changed that . Went out on and off. Then about a month later my radiator blew apart at the seam side without any indication. No warning light . No change in coolant temp. And the coolant level was checked right before I left that day! had to replace radiator at this point.

Electronic Stability Control problem #2

The engine control module shorts out and causes an onset of problems from wrong air/fuel ratio to shutting off car power while in drive and/or stationary. The vehicle shut off on me going down the highway at a constant speed, then suddenly I was unable to accelerate and was nearly hit by an 18-wheeler. This short in the ecm even caused backfire in my muffler and flooded muffler with gas. I have become aware of this on many Jeeps from 1993-1997. Was this a recall at one point? also, the vehicle information center does not work, this also is common. Additionally, the evap canister fittings have just deteriorated, causing the hoses to not get a secure connection and improper emissions.

Electronic Stability Control problem #3

My vehicle will stop running while I am driving, the car will begin to shake uncontrollably and then it will completely die. This cause me to try to turn the car over several times till I get it started again and the vehicle will loss power, hesitate when I give it gas. This vehicle is not safe. Especially when I drive on the highway and it begins to shake and will completely shut down. I am afraid for my life, and my daughters.


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