2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 2,051 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 82 involved a crash and 24 involved a fire. 74 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignition, switchJul 21, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Campaign 14V438000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive)May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Campaign 13V175000 on NHTSA.gov
SuspensionJun 19, 2009
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
Campaign 09E039000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionSep 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, May 7, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS OR ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS TURN OFF. THE BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK EITHER, BUT I AM STILL ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STILL DRIVES NORMALLY. MY KNEE DOESN'T HIT THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN MANY TIMES. SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING IT SOMETIMES TURNS THE DASHBOARD/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BACK ON, BUT THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO DEALERSHIPS AND MECHANICS, BUT THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO DOWN SHIFT. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSFER CASE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOUR-WHEEL HIGH INTO NEUTRAL OR FOUR WHEEL LOW PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE THIRD TIME DUE TO THE REMEDY NOT CORRECTING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,300.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 21, 2014
AFTER 13V175000 RECALL - 2005 JEEP GC STILL SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE RUNNING. ALSO, SOMETIMES WHEN MOVING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, IT "STALLS" IN NEUTRAL AND WON'T MOVE INTO REVERSE. SO FAR, THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS AND IN PARKING GARAGES. PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, SHUTTING IT OFF, AND TURNING IT BACK ON RESET THINGS - BUT I'M WORRIED THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP - THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE SPEEDS, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FLICKERED OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DISPLAYED A "SERVICE ELECTRICAL BRAKE SYSTEM" WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL CHIP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN) AND HAD THE RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR AND EACH TIME THE REMEDY REPAIR FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE SHIFT MOTOR AND CONTROL MODULE WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,200. UPDATED 05/12/2014*LJ UPDATED 05/15/14 *TR
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2014
AM ON 4TH NEW BATTERY. WHEN CAR SITS FOR A SHORT TIME, SAY 3-5 DAYS, BATTERY DISCHARGES AND DIES. GAUGES AND LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING A CHARGE. ONE TIME WAS LOCKED OUT OF CAR AS ENTRY FOB WOULD NOT UNLOCK HAD TO BREAK INTO CAR SINCE NO POWER TO CAR TO OPEN OR OPERATE LOCKS. HAVE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TWICE TO DEALER, EACH TIME NOTHING FOUND WRONG, BUT NEW BATTERY INSTALLED TWICE UNDER CURRENT WARRANTY AFTER NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY (9 MONTHS OLD) SUPPOSEDLY WAS DEAD, INTERSTATE REFUNDED ALL MONIES. THIS HAPPENS EACH TIME THE CAR SITS. I HAVE LEFT IT AT THE DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE ACTION OR SYMPTOMS. THEY RETURN THE CAR UNTIL I GET STUCK SOMEWHERE WITH A DEAD BATTERY. HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE ROOF SKYLITE DRAINS OVERFLOWING INTO THE CAR EVEN AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED. QUESTIONED IF THE INTAKE OF WATER MAY BE A SYMPTOM OF THE OTHER BATTERY PROBLEM. RESPONSE FROM DEALER WAS NO. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THE CAR TO WORK NORMALLY AGAIN. ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED TIMELY ON VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE AND NO ACCIDENTS. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE . THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN) HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 17, 2014
HORN BLOWS FOR NO REASON , AT ANY TIME . BLOWS WHEN DRIVE A 60 MILES AN HOUR , JUST SETTING IN DRIVEWAY . HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER , STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM . IT'S A SAFETY PROBLEM , BECAUSE PEOPLE THINK I AM BLOWING AT THEM AND MAD AND WONT FIGHT . NEED A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM . *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN) AND HAD THE RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR FAILED SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 27, 2014
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, TOOK IN IN MY DEALER IN AUG, 2013 FOR A SAFETY RECALL (N23). FIRST TIME I TRIED TO SHIFT IT INTO NEUTRAL, IT FLASHED A "SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM", AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO EITHER NEUTRAL OR 4LOW. JEEP FORUM, WITH 70 PAGES AND HUNDREDS OF COMMENTS ON THIS PROBLEM, LOOKS LIKE THE RECALL SOFTWARE UPDATE IS THE PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER HAS NOT YET OWNED UP THE ISSUE. MEANWHILE, I CANNOT USE MY VEHICLE AS INTENDED. MY DEALER SAYS I NEED A $500 PART, BUT OTHERS HAVE HAD THAT REPLACED AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE ABOUT 2,000 TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTORS ON BACK ORDER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM; HOWEVER, MANY WHO HAVE HAD THIS PART REPLACED STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE NEW PART IS NOT FIXING THE ISSUE, JEEP NEEDS TO REPLACE THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 24, 2014
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ELECTRICAL ISSUE OBSERVED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS SINCE TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING ALL LIGHTS AND WARNING INDICATORS WILL COME ON AT ONCE. THE GAUGES WILL FLUCTUATE SPORADICALLY. THE ENTIRE DASH WILL BEGIN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. THIS ALSO INVOLVES THE HEADLIGHTS. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING CORRESPONDING TO THE FLICKERING OF THE DASH. EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED WITH THIS VEHICLE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. TECH DROVE IT FOR A WEEK AND SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD TO "KEEP AN EYE ON IT". ISSUE HAS CONTINUED. BUT DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING IF PROBLEM CAN'T BE DUPLICATED WHEN THEY HAVE IT. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE! *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 16, 2014
DEALER SHIP DID THE N23 RECALL FOR NHTSA ID# 13V175000. SINCE RECALL PROCEDURE WAS DONE, TRANSFER CASE WON'T OPERATE PROPERLY. CANNOT SHIFT INTO 4-LOW OR SHIFT TRANSFER CASE INTO NEUTRAL FOR TOWING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE DONE BY THE RECALL. VEHICLE CANNOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN OFF ROAD OR INCLEMENT WEATHER SITUATIONS. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALL ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER HAD PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE AND THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE CLOCK SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN). IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN THE NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHERE THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,402.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 16, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED ITSELF INTO 3RD GEAR. PADDLE SHIFTING WAS INOPERABLE AND VEHICLE WILL UP OR DOWN SHIFT. ERROR CODES GIVEN ARE P0700, AND P0406. PROBLEM SEEMED TO RESOLVE AFTER RESTARTING VEHICLE, BUT THEN SHIFTS AGAIN AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. NOW VEHICLE STAYS IN 3RD GEAR PERMANENTLY. FLUID LEVELS OK, GUESSING IT IS ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER RELATED ISSUE BASED ON INTERNET RESEARCH. TAKING TO DEALER SOON TO HAVE FINAL DRIVE CONTROLLER NEW SOFTWARE INSTALLED BASED ON RECALL #N23. HOPING IT IS RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 7, 2013
AFTER WE HAD THE FOLLOWING RECALL DONE. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAY 07, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 COMPONENT(S): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO BE PUT INTO 4 WD NEUTRAL OR VISA VERSA, NOT ALLOWED TO BE PUT INTO DRIVE. WE TOW BEHIND MY MOTORHOME. IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME WE TRIED TO TOW IT, IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL BUT WOULD NOT COME BACK OUT EASILY. AFTER ~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
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THE SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PERFORMED THE REPAIR HOWEVER, THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR FAILED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,420. UPDATED 02/27/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES.
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 1, 2013
I RECENTLY TOOK MY JEEP INTO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER TO REMEDY THE LAST RECALL PERTAINING TO THE SOFTWARE FLASH OF THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE. THE DAY BEFORE I TOOK MY JEEP IN I HAD USED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW. MY JEEP SHOWED NO SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL AND HAD NO PROPER INCIDENTS YET I DECIDED TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE TASK COMPLETED TO AVOID ANY FUTURE PROBLEMS. SINCE THE DAY I TOOK IT IN (10/5/2013) I HAD NOT USED MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW UNTIL THANKSGIVING DAY. WHEN I WENT TO USE IT THE TRANSFER CASE DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM" APPEARED ON THE DASH. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE EXPECT TO BE TREATED RUDELY AND HAVE THEM EXTREMELY RESISTANT TO LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM. WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT MY VEHICLE THEY KEPT TELLING ME THAT THE ISSUE I AM EXPERIENCING HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FLASH AS THEY CLAIM THE FLASH AFFECTED THE TRANSMISSION PARK POSITION SENSOR. WHEN I READ THE TAB "N23" IT PRECISELY NAMES THE TRANSFER CASE AS THE AFFECTED COMPONENT. PLEASE HELP. PLEASE! *TR
Electrical system, Nov 20, 2013
MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND IT IS UNKNOWN AS TO THE REASON FOR WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THE BATTERY IS FINE, ALTERNATOR AND ALL TESTS ARE JUST FINE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WITH NO REASON (AT HOT OR COLD TEMPS). THE MECHANICS ARE UNABLE TO FIND A REASON FOR THIS. THERE IS NO CRANKING WHEN THIS HAPPENS BUT ALL LIGHTS BOTH INSIDE AND OUT ARE WORKING. NEED ANSWERS!! AS I CAN NO LONGER BE STRANDED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FIVE TIMES. IN 2009, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECENTLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,994.
Electrical system, Visibility, Nov 11, 2013
THE SUNROOF/MOONROOF DOES NOT SET APPROPRIATELY WHEN CLOSED AND CAUSES WATER LEAK AND SUBSEQUENT WATER DAMAGES. THIS ALSO LEADS TO THE DRAINAGE LINES TO CLOG UP AND CAUSES WATER TO BACKUP INTO SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITHIN THE ROOF. MY MAPLIGHT AND HOMELINK BUTTONS ALONG WITH THE SUNROOF ENGINE AND BUTTONS HAVE ALL FAILED TO OPERATE AS A RESULT OF WATER DAMAGES. PLEASE REQUEST A RECALL ON THIS AS THERE IS A DATABASE OF CONSUMERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2013
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS ALL LIGHT UP AT THE SAME TIME. SPEEDOMETER AND RPM INDICATOR DROP TO ZERO. THEN ALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY. THIS KEEPS OCCURRING AT 10SEC TO 10 MINUTE INTERVALS. VEHICLE HAS TO BE STOPPED, AND TURNED OFF FOR THE PROBLEM TO GO AWAY. NEXT DAY, SAME THING ALL OVER AGAIN. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AT A COST OF HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS NOT A KNOWN PROBLEM. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR THE 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. IN 9 YEARS CHRYSLER HAS STILL NOT MANAGED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY DENY THERE IS A PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE, BUT ACCEPT THAT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM EXISTS ON THE 2014 MODEL? THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR WHICH CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. A RECALL IS REQUIRED TO THE THOUSANDS OF JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES PRIOR TO THE 2014 MODEL THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN).THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE, THE GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Electrical system, Aug 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED TO START AND THE IGNITION MADE A CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE STARTER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,200.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 18, 2013
INTERMITTENTLY, ALL LIGHTS FLICKER OFF AND ON. AFFECTED LIGHTS INCLUDED EXTERNAL LIGHTS INCLUDING HEADLAMP, FRONT & REAR MARKER LIGHTS, LIC PLATE ILLUM; PLUS THE INTERNAL LIGHTING THAT INCLUDED GUAGES, DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTING, ETC. FLICKERING HEADLIGHTS WERE SERIOUS DISTRACTION TO MOTORISTS AHEAD OF ME AND APPROACHING, CAUSING ONE OTHER VEHICLE TO GO OFF THE ROAD. THIS JEEP ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 40K MILES. AFTER RESEARCHING SIMILAR INCIDENTS ONLINE, OWNER ORDERED AND REPLACED THE TURN SIGNAL MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (MF SWITCH), WHICH COST $89.99 FROM ADVANCED AUTO PARTS. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE MF SWITCH, AND REASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN COVER OVER THE MF SWITCH, THEN RECONNECTING THE BATTERY AND A TEST DRIVE, THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE CORRECTED. AFTER OVER A MONTH OF DRIVING SUBSEQUENT TO REPAIR, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RECURRED. CHRYSLER-JEEP OUGHT TO BE ALERTING CUSTOMERS OF THIS COMMON PROBLEM AND REPLACING THESE DEFECTIIVE MF SWITCHES TO PREVENT INCIDENTS. SINCE THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, THE MANUFACTURER COULD BE CULPABLE AND LIABLE. OWNERS CAN DO THIS REPAIR THEMSELVES, BUT YOU NEED TO GET THE RIGHT PART FOR YOUR OPTIONS, AS WELL AS A COUPLE OF SPECIAL SCREWDRIVERS THAT HAVE THE STAR TYPE HEADS. *TR