19 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
You are driving along on a highway doing 70 miles per hour and the car starts stopping this time you barely get onto the shoulder. Or, you are driving along the car stops you put on your flashers and you hear the trucks behind you breaking and sliding to the side of the road. I was in motion at least ten of the times the Jeep decided to stop. I have had my grands in there all under five when we almost died but because I am on a fixed income with a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee that you swear by I am just out of luck as your dealers all say they do not fix anythng that old I am guessing, as they could only fix it for ten years it should have only lasted ten years. The last time it happened I was sitting in a parking lot waiting for a tow for seven hours when I finally called my son to pick up his children and I had to stay another four hours on March 15, 2020. Finally got it towed to his house where it still sits as everyone of your dealerships have reasons for why they do not fix cars over ten years old. Perhaps part of your marketing should say after ten years you should throw it away because we are not going to fix it.
Excessive engine knocking with power loss and abnormal driving capabilites. Sounds like bad internals. Suspension causes "death wobble" at cruising speeds. Engine happens anytime engine is running producing large quantities of smoke from tailpipe.
I have owned 8 Jeeps and now have a beautiful dealershipl maintained Grand Cherokee limited 4. 7l in my driveway with a bad engine. At 100k a rod bearing went bad and after that was fixed by me with great expense it now sits in the driveway with low compression and will not start. I have searched and found hundreds of ads with blown engines just in my area of southern California. There seems to be some common design flaws in the 4. 7l that Chrysler corporation has been hiding and we the people have been paying for it. Dealers deny any problems but yet on any given day the classifies are full of them. I love the vehicle in general that's why I have owned so many but feel taken advantage of and can't afford to drive a Chrysler piece of crap anymore. I was stranded on the highway like many of us were and put in a perilous situations because of it with family in the car plus I was on crutches . Chrysler should being offering assistance because of their faults. I also just got done repairing the faulty blend door because of the lack of visibility.
First incident rough idling,second incident trying to quit on my way out of town, third incident on my way to work. Had oxygen sensor replaced 2 or 3 times and that has still not fixed the problem ! come to a stop at a red light and the car feels like it's sputtering to quit ,!.
Out of know where the engine just started knocking, and the smell of gas and the steering wheel started acting out of control. I had to park it and get another car. But I still have it because I really like my Jeep!.
I purchased this Jeep and not even a month after having it cut off with driving down the road. It will say I have no gas and the tank will be full. At times it would start other times it had to be towed (3 times in fact). This has happened 5 or 6 times at all different speeds. I took it to a dealership 450. 00 later still had the problem. This is very scary for the Jeep to shut off while driving. I have two small children. I am wondering how is there not recall for this. As I have read clearly this is not just my Jeep. This is a huge safety concern. Another thing I also notice I can hit a bump then it beeps and tells me my hood is open. Which it is not. I love my Jeep but cant enjoy it bc scared that it will cut off at anytime.
While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle lost all power, gauges all dropped to zero. The steering wheel was tight to turn and the brakes hard to apply, had no acceleration while pushing gas pedal down. All lights and radio still was working after getting it off the road turned Jeep off would not restart for 3 hours. This has happened numerous times mechanic can not diagnose the problem no codes come up. Have already replaced battery alternator and crank sensor have no idea what is wrong, with three children I am scared to drive this it is unsafe. Also having problems with heat they said heater coil is bad and all motor doors in dash is broke and dash would have to be taken apart to be fixed this is also affecting the a/c. There needs to be a recall as there has been plenty complaints already. This is a death trap waiting to happen.
Four times in the last year, the vehicle when traveling over 50mph, develops what online research describes as "death wobble". The steering wheel vibrates suddenly in your hands, the front end wobbles and it is difficult to control. Slowing down below 50mph usually resolves the issue. . . But that is an unacceptable solution. Seems to happen when the vehicle is warmed up and has traveled 20+ miles. A major national tv channel has produced a news article about this with film of the vehicle during the "death wobble". We believe that congress has asked Jeep about this issue previously. The Jeep company in our town suggested rotating tires and checking brakes. They claim to have never heard of this issue, however there are lots of online complaints. In addition to lots of complaints, there's been lots of money spent on lots of parts and labor to fix the issue. Everyone seems to have a different opinion as to what the problem and solution are. Even though there are only 45000 miles on the vehicle, it cannot be trusted to provide a safe journey. We are disappointed with the company and vehicle. Hoping for a recall soon! (on a side note, a neighbor of ours has also experienced this same issue with his Jeep. If we are aware of 2 people with the same issue, it has to be a major issue with the vehicle. ) please help. Thanks.
Blower motor burned out the plug on the blower motor resistor plug and now the resistor is blown.
My daughter was driving her 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee down a twisty road at 40 mph, the car suddenly began to accelerate. She applied the brakes and the car would not stop or slow down. She tried to pull up on the gas pedal but the pedal would not release. She then turned the car off and managed to pull over to the side of the road. This happened one week after we had it at the dealership to replace the crank shaft and cam shaft position sensors because the car turned off on its own when she was driving it. We can no longer let her drive the vehicle as it is unsafe for her or anyone on the road.
My air condition and heater do not blow air into the cabin. Chrysler tells me that it is the blend doors. I was also told that this is very common with this vehicle. The estimate for repairs is $2,200. If it was something I did to the vehicle I could understand but I now have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with all the bells and whistles and air or heat.
There was a knocking in the motor upon arriving home.
This problem has been happening for approximately 2-3 months. There has been nothing specific to cause the problem. My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will, without warning, act as if it is running out of gas. I have more than once attempted to cross an intersection only to have the vehicle loose all fuel power, therefore leaving me in the path of other vehicles. This problem will last anywhere from 5 to 15 seconds (approximately - I have not actually timed it) before it straightens back out where I can again accelerate. I have had vehicles have to slam on their brakes to keep from hitting me because I can not accelerate. Below is a what I have done to attempt to correct this problem (in the order it was done): 1)plugs were replaced at home 2)fuel injectors were cleaned by certified mechanic (not at dealership) 3)power train control module (computer) (used part) replaced at dealership (at this time I did contact Jeep because the computer was only 2,000 miles passed the warranty - they would not assist me the replacement) 4)coil pack replaced at home this vehicle has spent many days in the shop and with all the work that has been performed and all of the diagnostic tests, they still can not tell me how to fix this problem. I have replaced $600 worth of perfectly good parts. This vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive. So much that I will no longer allow anyone to drive it. I spoke with a customer service rep at Jeep again today and because the vehicle is no longer under warranty (approx. 83,000 miles), they will not consider helping me. However, their technicians also stated that they were "stumped".
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the recall part. Dealer has the part and didn't call the consumer. Please provide further information. Ts.
We are in a disupute with dialmerchrysler regarding a engine repair with our 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. On Dec. 23, 2002 we broke down on the highway because a rocker arm spring broke causing a rod to break through the valve cover and drop down into the engine causing $1600 in damage. The Jeep has 43,000 miles on it and is no longer under warranty. We purchased the Jeep in Feb. 2002 and since that time we have replaced the rotors, a leaking seals and now the engine problem. When we approached Chrysler about possible assistance with the repair bill, we were told that there was no previous history of enging problems and we did not purchase the extended warranty so they would not help us. Our point is that it would have been doubtful that the engine would have had this kind of problem (nor should it have this problem) with such low miles. Also, we were never offered an extended warranty at time of purchase. When we discussed this with the salesman he stated that cost was an issue when buying the Jeep so he didn't want the price to be any higher. Isn't cost always the issue when buying a new car and shouldn't we have been offered a chance to purchase the warranty? we feel that a $6 spring shouldn't cause $1600 to an engine anyhow. Is there any way you could be of help to us?.
Consumer states that while driving at 20mph and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts.
While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Nlm.
The temperature control was inoperative, the dealer recalibrated the instrument panel control assembly. Nlm.
The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the abs/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front pinion seal leaked and was replaced, there was a broken bolt in the rear stabilizer bar (removed), when the vehicle was placed in drive from park, it shifted hard (replaced driveshaft), the control module was replaced, the brakes pulsated on numerous occasions (TSB was completed), the blower module was replaced, all gauges stopped working,all warning light would come on, the engine temperature climbed higher than normal (replaced the fan power transmitter), the windshield wipers had become inoperative, and the arm had broken (replaced the rear arm). The consumer requested the dealer to back the vehicle. Mr scc.