We have classified the 35 complaints from 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
Consumer states that intermittently when driving the vehicle will stall out and die without warning.the dealer has been notified.*jb dealer replaced ignition coil and repaired distributor shaft. there is a loud noise when applying brakes, dealer could not find problem. when first starting vehicle, it takes a couple of times to start. *slc
While driving at any speed vehicle will shut off. contacted dealer several times, but the dealer could not solve problem.*ak
This jeep has numerous problems and has been to the dealership for service 4 time and they have failed to repair even 1 of our complaints. all complaints other than the pull to the right have been dismissed with the explanation of can not duplicate. they have tried to repair the pull to the right but it only got worse. we were told by a repair tech. that it needed a new part to correct the pulling to the right but chrysler has failed to install this needed part. we have requested a repurchase of the jeep under the lemon law but chrysler denied our request stating that the pull to the right is due to "road crown" and if you hold the steering wheel with a strong to medium grip you don't notice the pull to the right! we have this in writing from the arbitrator that chrysler hired. the dealership and chrysler attempted to conceal some service repair forms that had the loose rear hatch problem and the pull to the right. chrysler stated in letters to the attorney general that we had never brought the rear hatch alarm to the attention of the dealership which was disproved at arbitration but we still never received a copy of the repair sheet even though the dealership has it and provided a copy to the arbitrator. we have parked this jeep due to the increasing severity of problems. we think this jeep is dangerous due to it's numerous defects. we refuse to let anyone ride in the back for months due to the rear hatch (which the district manager for chrysler found was loose at the arbitration hearing by pushing on the bumper and hatch. *ak
Vehicle stalls. also, brakes and rotors are defective. *ak
While driving at highway speeds vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. dealer replaced a sensor which did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak
Consumer started experiencing problems with the brakes nine months after purchase. *ph the consumer had rotors replaced several times. there was an excessive crank when the consumer attempted to start the vehicle, the dealer replaced the fuel pump quad ring. the tail light bulb and water pump was replaced. *jb
Consumer stated there was no indication of transmission fluid showing on the dipstick, the vehicle would downshift from drive to a lower gear, after 4 visits to the dealer it was discovered that the transmission vent tube was missing, which the factory failed to install.*jb
Vehicle was completely shut down by computer while travelling 60mph on freeway, resulting in several near collisions at high speed -- a cam sensor failure, according to the dealer.
Engine stalled while driving resulting in complete loss of power which locked up the brakes and steering.
There are alot of problems with this jeep all witch i have proof of repairs, cam shaft, tires, brakes, alignment and humming at 65 mph.*jb
Vehicle stalls when stopped with brakes applied, chrysler says this is not a safety problem and does not affect performance of the vehicle. *ak
Fuel was leaking from tail pipe, and fumes entered the passenger's compartment. dealer replaced fuel injector and power control module. *ak *ml
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle just shut off. no brakes or steering. also, all electrical power was gone. *ak
Front rotors have been replaced 3 times/ were resurfaced once, and rear rotors were replaced once due to vibration in vehicle.*ak consumer stated that the pcv valve failed, fuel filter failed, and front shocks leaking fluid and replaced front shocks, also the transmission pan was leaking fluid, wiper blades were replaced.*yd
Chrysler does not want to take responsibilty for problem or admit that there is a problem. no safety defect.*ak
While driving, engine stops and locks the steering wheel resulting no control on the jeep.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling at any given speed. vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and problem is reoccurring. *ak
This automobile shuts off the engine while driving. there are no mechanical indicators of the problem. this is the 3rd time that the car has simply shut off while driving. this is a very dangerous occurrence. *ak
Vehicle experiencingproblem with lack of acceleration and stalling( 4.7 v8 engine). vehicle would not accelerate more then 20 mph. vehicle been in /out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still goes unresolved. *ak