10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Oct 012002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While the vehicle was in park with engine running. Consumer states the vehicle suddenly started rolling backards consumer managed to jump in and stop vehicle. Took to dealer, dealer is replacing the floor shifter.

- Greeleyville, SC, USA

problem #21

Feb 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer exerienced a sudden loss of power and engine shut down while driving in town. Aaa added a gallon of fuel and the vehicle started and ran well, when engine shutdown occured the fuel gauge indicated there was 1/4 to 1/8th of fuel remaining in vhicle. There is a recall on the fuel sending unit but vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #20

Aug 162001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Water pump, radiator and heater hoses were leaking, dealer made repairs, and in doing so damaged transmission fluid lines, consumer informed dealer that they had damaged these lines, so dealer made repairs, however consumer states lines are still leaking, now dealer wants to charge him for the repairs, consumer feels since the dealer is the one who caused the damage in the first place, they should repair vehicle free of charge, consumer also states there is a humming noise in the engine compartment while driving 55-60mph.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

problem #19

Aug 061997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

consumer states transmission does not shift the way it should, there is a delay when going into gear and it makes a noise, rear seal, pan gasket, and cooler lines leaking, humming in engine at 59-62 mph, the wiper blades failed, while using remote there is a grinding noise coming from door area, the right front rotor is worn, the deqler replaced the front brake pads, and headlights need to be adjusted.

- Freshmeadows, NY, USA

problem #18

Feb 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer exerienced a sudden loss of power and engine shut down while driving in town. Aaa added a gallon of fuel and the vehicle started and ran well, when engine shutdown occured the fuel gauge indicated there was 1/4 to 1/8th of fuel remaining in vhicle. There is a recall on the fuel sending unit but vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #17

Dec 112001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states when making turns the engine stalls, this happens mostly on left turns. Nlm

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #16

Feb 211997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle dies, engine failed without warning 15 times, occurred thru range of stopped/idling to get on interstate at 75mph.

- Navarre, FL, USA

problem #15

Feb 022000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
On 2 separate occasions engine repeatedly lost power at highway speed. First incident, engine check appeared & dealer replaced oxygen sensor. Second incident (2 weeks later) dealer unable to determine problem & still looking. Has never happened during city driving. Keeping gas tank full appears to eliminate problem, but may be coincidential.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #14

Jan 112000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Erratic oil pressure. Mechanic investigated and determined that car only had 1 qt of oil in it. I had just added almost 2 qts 2 weeks ago. No leaks and no smoke indicating a leak or burning. Must be leaking into engine itself which is not a good sign. Plugs are okay, so no oil going there. Where could it be going" how do we resolve this? any other similar reports" help!

- Morrisville, NC, USA

problem #13

Aug 201997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The engine check light keeps coming on & then going off. It's intermittent. Was checked by dealership & no codes appeared. The engine would stall out for no reason. Neither speed or weather is a factor. Had it checked for stalling & nothing was found. The vehicle will not start right away. Had it on diagnostics & nothing showed for the starter.

- Allison Park, PA, USA

problem #12

Jun 091999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving above 55 mph vehicle makes a very loud noise, cause unknown.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #11

Oct 271998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Engine knocks/fails.

- Gainesvill, GA, USA

problem #10

Jun 171998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experiences intermittent engine failure almost resulting in vehicle accidents due to lack of power control.(attorney for consumer).

- Woodland, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 161998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Making left turn or applying gas, engine will stall, which could result in an accident.please add more information.

- Los Altos, CA, USA

problem #8

Aug 311998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is going uphill at about 65mph it stalls. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Frisco, CO, USA

problem #7

May 131997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
While driving vehicle intermittently stalled. Vehicle almost lost control.in addition, gas guage failed, showing wrong amount of fuel in the vehicle.

- Somerset, MA, USA

problem #6

Oct 201997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine failure, causing gauge failure.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Aug 081997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving down the highway the vehicle just cuts off without any warning. Thr gas gauge was inoperative.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #4

Aug 231997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Moved around vehicle after being at a complete stop. Then the truck died, had no power, but was still running. Coasted 25 feet and the truck stopped completely. Now the gas guage is not accurate.

- Biddeford, ME, USA

problem #3

Aug 161997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle died on the driver, and the driver got the vehicle back running by putting gas into the vehicle. Dealer says that once getting to a quarter of gas the vehicle runs out of gas. Dealer says that the parts are on back order. This was no recall, but there are parts available for this problem.

- Livingstons, NJ, USA

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