Radiator seam leak at 41,000. Dealer only part at $700 US. I've never had it fixed since I don't overheat, but have to add coolant every few months.
Bad rotors. This was a dealer recall so it was thankfully covered.
Water Pump blew at 68,000 miles. $450 replacement part from dealer.
Power steering pump went bad at 73,000 miles. $600 replacement, that had to be rebuilt rather than new since dealer couldn't locate replacement in a timely manner. 3 different versions of power steering setup for Jeeps. Even confuses the dealer it seems.
Air conditioning system leaks at 83,000 miles (now 4 years old). $1700 replacement for new system. Everything bad, but the compressor. Not replaced!!
Leaking transmission cooler lines, brake lines. $370 replacement since the front bumper needs removal to get to some of these lines.
Engine quits at 106,000 miles. No check engine light, no warning just stops. Restarts immediately. This one has me totally confused.
Overall the Jeep handles well and turns tightly for an SUV.
Heated leather seats have held up well to kids and dogs.
Loses seat position memory on occasion. Not a big issue.
OK for horsepower/fuel economy, but a seriously outdated engine. Needs more modern refinement.
Paint has held up well, body rust just appearing inside the door jambs.
Great ground clearance, excellent in snow.
Disappointed with the failed parts over the years. Expect more from a $40,000 vehicle.
This vehicle drops in market value quicker than the Dow does these days.
"Engine quits at 106,000 miles. No check engine light, no warning just stops. Restarts immediately. This one has me totally confused."
Did you happen to find out what was wrong with your car in the long run? I have the same problem.
It continues to baffle me how the "higher" model Grand Cherokee has all these problems, yet the "base" model Cherokee is an icon of trouble-free, durable driving.
I assure you, my 2001 Cherokee Classic was in no way an "Icon" of trouble free, reliable driving. Mine was a piece of junk, riddled with problems.
I believe your problems regarding the engine cutting off and then being able to restart is the Crank Position Sensor. It is bolted to the transmission bell housing and senses the position of the crankshaft. Your problem is probably with the sensor or equally likely the wiring connection in this circuit. Another possibility is the connection at the ignition coil.
See if you can get an auto parts store (if so equipped) or shop to use a code scanner to see if you have any trouble codes stored in the onboard computer.
Let us know of your progress. Good luck.
I have this vehicle and I have had all these issues and more. Currently I am having a dealership try and find out why my dash, parking and fog lights will not work. They have replaced the body control module, auto light control box and all the relays in the fuse box. They tell me now that I have no powering going to the relay in question? Anyone have an answer before I go further in debt on this lemon? I appreciate any help, this is costing a fortune.
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