One common reason a car dies while driving is a bad fuel filter. Filters require replacement approximately every 30,000 miles, according to Chilton. Without replacement, debris and varnishes from the fuel tank eventually stop the flow of fuel, causing the engine to stall. read more
This loss of power causes the engine of the car to die while driving. Something is wrong with the fuel pump. If there is something clogging the fuel pump or a filter on the car, the car can die while driving. Malfunctioning sensors. Modern cars have computers, and its sensors can transmit incorrect information. read more