{"id":45267,"date":"2021-10-22T02:21:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T09:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=45267"},"modified":"2025-04-28T23:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T06:19:43","slug":"car-shuts-off-while-driving-causes-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-shuts-off-while-driving-causes-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Shuts Off While Driving: Causes, What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45267_ac0528-1a inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-687e3f  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-a83b77\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45267_d8b098-a2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your car can shut off while driving because of ignition system issues. Fuel delivery, battery, and charging problems can also cause your car to shut off while driving.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your car can also die because of an internal engine failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your vehicle stalls while driving, the safest thing to do is guide your vehicle to the side of the road. Open the hood and check your engine oil level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not try to restart the car if there&rsquo;s no oil on the dipstick or if the engine was making strange noises before stalling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>A car that unexpectedly stalls while driving is stressful. The situation can also be dangerous&mdash;especially if you&rsquo;re traveling on a busy roadway. It goes without saying that you&rsquo;ll want to figure out why your car died and address the issue right away. If you don&rsquo;t know why your car turned off while parked or driving, you might waste time and resources fixing a nonexistent problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Would Cause a Car to Shut Off While Driving? 4 Common Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there isn&rsquo;t a one-size-fits-all answer as to why your car might stall while driving. To figure out the root cause of the problem, you (or your mechanic) will need to do some troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll typically find one of the following issues to be the root cause of the concern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"starting a vehicle\" class=\"wp-image-45271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/starting-a-vehicle.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ignition system problems can cause your vehicle to stall while driving.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignition System Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your car&rsquo;s ignition system is responsible for creating the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture inside the engine. The resulting series of explosions create the energy needed to propel your car down the road. Without the spark from the ignition system, the vehicle won&rsquo;t run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might guess, ignition system problems can cause your vehicle to stall while driving. The issue is typically caused by an ignition system component that affects all of the engine&rsquo;s cylinders, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-top-5-bad-crankshaft-position-sensor-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"faulty crankshaft position sensor\">faulty crankshaft position sensor<\/a>, rather than a component that affects just one cylinder (e.g., a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-spark-plug-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad spark plug\">bad spark plug<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another ignition-related component that commonly causes engine stalling is the ignition switch. When your car&rsquo;s key is in the &ldquo;run&rdquo; position, the ignition switch provides a pathway for electricity to travel from the battery to the engine management components, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-injector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel injectors\">fuel injectors<\/a> and ignition coil(s). If the switch doesn&rsquo;t make good contact, the engine will stall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Delivery Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of different fuel system designs in use today. However, a typical, port-injected fuel system uses a low-pressure pump to deliver fuel from the tank to the fuel injectors at the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lack of fuel pressure or fuel volume can easily lead to engine stalling. Common culprits include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-fuel-pump-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"faulty fuel pump\">faulty fuel pump<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/signs-of-a-bad-fuel-pump-relay-plus-testing-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel pump relay\">fuel pump relay<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-top-4-signs-of-a-bad-fuel-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clogged fuel filter\">clogged fuel filter<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-top-5-symptoms-of-a-bad-fuel-pressure-regulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad fuel pressure regulator\">bad fuel pressure regulator<\/a> is also common on return-type fuel systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another often overlooked problem is the vehicle simply being out of fuel. Sometimes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-gauge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel gauge\">fuel gauge<\/a> breaks or is inaccurate. As a result, you don&rsquo;t know you&rsquo;re out of fuel until the engine stops running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery and Charging System Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery and the charging system are responsible for providing power to all of your car&rsquo;s electronics, including the components that keep the engine running (computer, fuel injectors, etc.). Something as simple as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"loose battery cable\">loose battery cable<\/a> can rob the entire vehicle of electrical energy, causing the engine to stall. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alternator\">Alternator<\/a> overcharging or undercharging can also result in a vehicle that stops running while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car battery died while you were driving, then it&rsquo;s a sure sign that your vehicle&rsquo;s alternator isn&rsquo;t working to recharge the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Engine Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the worst-case scenario is a car that dies due to an internal engine failure. When the engine fails, there&rsquo;s a good chance you&rsquo;ll hear some unnerving noises (rattling, knocking, etc.) right before the vehicle stalls. In many cases, a car that dies due to an internal engine failure will not restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman checking car engine\" class=\"wp-image-45272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-checking-car-engine.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The worst-case scenario if your car stopped while your driving is an internal engine failure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Shuts Off While Driving FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do when the car shuts off while driving?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself in a situation where the engine stalls while driving, the first thing you&rsquo;ll want to do is guide the vehicle to the side of the road. Next, pop the hood and make sure the engine oil level is okay. Do not try to restart the car if there&rsquo;s no oil on the dipstick or the engine was making strange noises before stalling. If everything looks okay, you can then try to restart the car. Call roadside assistance for a tow if your vehicle doesn&rsquo;t restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a Car That Turns Off While Driving Safe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not it&rsquo;s safe to drive a vehicle when it&rsquo;s intermittently stalling will depend on the vehicle&rsquo;s hidden issues and the environment. If you suspect that there&rsquo;s a problem with the vehicle&rsquo;s fuel pump, then you shouldn&rsquo;t continue driving in a remote location because you might end up stranded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Fix a Car That Shuts Off While Driving?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As was mentioned, there are many different issues that could cause your car to die while driving. You (or your mechanic) will need to do some troubleshooting to determine the root cause of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"perspective-widget\">\n        <div class=\"pt-child-wrap\">\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item1\">\n                <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/dpr_auto,f_auto,q_auto\/carparts\/blog\/plugins\/amp\/avatar-comments\" class=\"com-thumb\" alt=\"Avatar of CarParts.com Research Team\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\">\n                <\/figure>\n                <p>\n                    <strong>CarParts.com Research Team<\/strong> \n                    <span>User<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item2\">\n                <div class=\"protip-desc\">\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-tip\">   \n                        <p>There&rsquo;s more than one way to look at an issue. &ldquo;Community Perspectives&rdquo; highlight authentic personal viewpoints and real-life experiences by the CarParts.com community, including our readers, experts, and product specialists, among others. This can help you make better informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-caption tooltip\"> \n                        <h2>CarParts.com Community Perspectives<\/h2>\n                        <p>If your 2013 Ford Edge randomly stalls while driving and it shows no warning codes, then there are many potential causes for your concern. Causes include a wiring issue to a faulty fuel pump. We recommend getting a professional, in-person assessment for a definitive answer.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"cta-btn\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-shuts-off-while-driving-causes-what-to-do\/#commentform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jump to Discussions\">Jump to Discussions<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a Bad Catalytic Converter Cause a Car to Shut Off?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A clogged catalytic converter causes increased back pressure in the exhaust. This stresses the engine and can cause it to stall. If your car starts fine, but eventually sputters or stalls, then your vehicle&rsquo;s catalytic converter could be clogged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I diagnose a car that shuts off while driving?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing a car that stalls while driving can be difficult. Professionals often use their years of experience to narrow down the list of possible causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below provides one example of diagnosing and repairing a car that stalls while driving (due to a faulty sensor):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Fix a Car that Randomly Dies while Driving\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zwlruD4JXmY?start=169&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Parts if Your Cat Shuts Off While Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unexpected stalling is a very dangerous problem to have while driving your vehicle. The last thing you want is to stop without warning in the middle of a busy highway. Get a trusted mechanic to identify the problem as soon as possible. Once they find out which parts you need to have repaired or replaced, you can browse CarParts.com to find many of the pieces you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has a large catalog of aftermarket parts, all available at different price points to suit your budget. We guarantee the fit for any part you order when you use the built-in vehicle selector on our site. Our 60-day return policy lets you buy with confidence, and the easy-to-navigate website is there to make placing your order a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&rsquo;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft position sensor\">crankshaft position sensor<\/a> or a different faulty part behind your vehicle&rsquo;s sudden stalling problems, we have you covered. Order your parts on CarParts.com today.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>A car that unexpectedly stalls while driving is stressful. The situation can also be dangerous&mdash;especially if you&rsquo;re traveling on a&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-shuts-off-while-driving-causes-what-to-do\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":45270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3744],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2622],"class_list":{"0":"post-45267","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-ignition-system","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Car Shuts Off While Driving: Causes, What to Do - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever experienced your car shutting off while driving? 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