Engine Failure problems of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2014

Vehicle randomly stalls and dies at low to moderate speeds. Engine will shudder briefly and shutoff. Stalling will occur when stopped or speeds ranging from 1 to 40 mph. When vehicle stalls, electrical system will reset and power steering fails. Restart is sometimes achievable immediately, but more often takes a minimum of 30 seconds and up to several minutes. Issue seems unaffected by outside temperature or other environmental factors. Engine failure often occurs within the first 15 minutes of driving, but has occurred at greater time intervals. Spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition rotor, and upstream oxygen sensor have been replaced, but problem persists. This has caused near accidents on multiple occasions. This issue is persistent and ongoing.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/05/1999

Engine failed. Nlm.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Car Stall problems	37
Gasoline Engine problems	23
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	19
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	7
Engine Cooling System problems	6
Radiator problems	6
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	6
Engine Stall problems	5
Emission Control problems	5
Catalytic Convertor problems	4
Check Engine Light On problems	4
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	3

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