Engine Stall problems of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The engine is stalling suddenly while driving in highway. All electrical systems shut downs after this occurs. Other Grand Cherokee have received recalls for the same issue (control modules) but not for my VIN number. This is very unsafe.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in a park position, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,700.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 70 mpg, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine as it functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. Manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

The engine stalls intermittently from time to time shutting the car down. It usually happens while coming to a stop or at rest. In September of 2012 it happened on the highway going at 65 mph and I had to bring the vehicle to the curb to restart it. It always restarts easily. I have taken it to the dealer and they can not figure it out.

Vehicle stalled while driving approx. 65-70 mph on April 27,2009 the radio went out, the odometer went blank and I lost power steering. Coasted to the side of the road. Placed stick shift in park and it started up. . I drove straight to the dealership mileage was 5166. Dealership scanned system and no active and no stored trouble clodes were found. Was told this was fluke. The issue was not resolved. Vehicle stalled a second time while turning a corner at approx 5 -10 mph. (same thing happened as stated above). Placed stick shift in neutral and it started up. Drove straight to dealership. Mileage approx 29,500. Dealership scanned system and no active and no stored trouble clodes were found. The issue was not resolved. I insisted that the dealership keep the Jeep to do additional testing. I am currently waiting. I also mentioned the recall below and was told that my VIN # was not apart of this recall. Auto recall date: 02/06/2008 vehicle component: electrical system estimated vehicles affected: 1338 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee defect summary: Chrysler is recalling 1,338 my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and commander vehicles. The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured. Defect consequence: this could cause the engine to stall while driving or not to start and/or cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. Engine stalling or inoperative wipers could cause a crash without warning.

It would not roll down. The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine unexpectedly stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle restarted after the first attempt. The gear shifter was placed into drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, but there was no response. The contact made several attempts before the vehicle was able to be driven again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the gear shifter was stuck in park and would not shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 2,355. Updated 3/3/09 the consumer had difficulty getting the vehicle thevehicle out of gear. The left front window did not functin properly. Updated 03/04/09.