1999 Jeep Laredo Electrical system Problems

“We bought a used 1999 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo last year for our son to drive, thinking it would be a safe vehicle for him in all kinds of weather and road conditions. We did not expect to have problems driving on the highway on dry roads in perfect weather. The vehicle has started to stall at highway speeds, causing a loss of power steering and brakes, and most likely air bags as well. We are lucky he is a safe driver, and was able to get the vehicle off the road safely. Our trusted mechanic, who is a Jeep owner, changed the crankcase position sensor, this did not help. …”

“When I first bought the car used in 2002 I noticed a quick flash of my lights at night on/off/on while driving. Thought I was imagining at the time. It would system shut down only at stops and very infrequent. I drive it daily and now it happens 3-6 times a week with no warning. Total system shut down. Engine stalls and all gauges are off. Loss of brakes and power steering. It has always started back up. At stop lights, on the road at high speed, it used to happen only at stop lights but now it happens anywhere and much more frequent. Very scary.”

“Jeep shuts down while driving at any speed. Will shut down/stall and may start back up or might be 10 minutes or two hours or the next day before it will start again. Stalling has gotten progressively more frequently. I have almost been rear ended twice when it stalls. Been to several mechanics and no one has been able to correct problem.”

“Experiencing problems with the drivers side door lock. It makes a loud buzzing sound when unlocking using the remote or manually. The door will unlock but won't lock. Alarm will sound even if door is unlocked when opened and remote has been used to lock all other doors. I have also had to have the front rotors and brake pads replaced twice in the last year.”