4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,396 miles

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problem #8

Jun 212004

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,170 miles
Vehicle stalls while driving with foot on gas causing potential accident without warning. Crankshaft sensor was replaced to correct problem. This also ocurred in March, 2003. The same sensor was replaced to correct problem. Vehicle will not run without this sensor, and there is no saftey default mode provided to the computer to keep vehicle running if crank sensor circuit fails.

- Franklin, MA, USA

problem #7

Oct 232001

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Consumer stated she was able to cut the vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in gear, as a result, the vehicle rolled back. Depressing the brakes did not stop vehicle since vehicle was turned off.

- Richland, WA, USA

problem #6

Feb 012002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Turned vehicle off, but could not restart.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #5

Mar 102002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on highway and without prior warning, rotor attached to distributor cap burned out. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Pitt, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 292000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle sometimes won't start, and sometimes it will start. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they couldn't find cause of problem. Took to another mechanic and he changed ignition wires, but problem still exists.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #3

Oct 102000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While traveling at any speed or indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been notified.

- Darrackville, WV, USA

problem #2

Oct 011996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner states that vehicle stalls while driving, he notes at one time vehicle stalled three times and could not be restarted, most times when vehicle would stall it could be restarted. Cargo lights would not turn off, several hours later they turned off on their own.

- Stoney Point, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 301996

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When driving at highway speed the vehicle shakes and the check engine light comes on and the vehicle cuts off.

- Ridgewood , NJ, USA