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: service brakes
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Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 15, 2014
MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A TURN WHEN SHE LOST POWER STEERING, LOST BRAKING POWER, ETC. SHE HAD TO APPLY HARD BRAKES TO PREVENT GOING INTO THE OPPOSING LANE. WHILE SHE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAD HAPPENED, HER PASSENGER TOLD HER TO TRY RESTARTING THE CAR. SHE DID, AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Oct 25, 2014
LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, WONT SHIFT, NO CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKE LIGHTS ON, . THIS HAPPENS AT LEST ONE A WEEK. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Oct 20, 2014
I WAS ON THE FREEWAY STOPPED IN TRAFFIC BUT DRIVING SLOWLY AS TRAFFIC MOVED WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE THE STEERING WHEEL THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL FELT REALLY STIFF SO WHEN THAT HAPPENED I JUST PUT THE TRUCK ON PARK AND TURNED IT OFF AND BACK ON AND AFTER DOING THAT IT DROVE NORMALLY. *TR
Service brakes, Oct 6, 2014
DURING A RECENT BRAKE JOB, I REMOVED MY BRAKE ROTORS. MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2005) HAS A COMBINATION DISK AND DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE REAR IN A SINGLE ROTOR. THE DRUM BRAKES ARE FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN I REMOVED THE REAR ROTORS ONE OF THE DRUM BRAKE PADS FELL OFF ON THE FLOOR. I CHECKED THE OTHER THREE PADS FROM BOTH REAR TIRES AND ALL OF THEM WERE ON THE VERGE OF COMING OFF. THEY APPEAR TO BE GLUED ON AND GLUE FAILED. THESE ARE FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE PADS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE. I SHOULD ALSO NOTE THAT THESE DRUM BRAKE PADS HAD VIRTUALLY NO WEAR. *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Sep 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD STOP. THE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Service brakes, Sep 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, THE BRAKE LIGHT, REAR TAIL LIGHT, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE BAR LINKS, THE BAR BRUSHES, AND THE FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Service brakes, Sep 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE WHEELS AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE MESSAGES "SERVICE ELECTRICAL BRAKE SYSTEM" AND "SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" APPEARED ON THE INFORMATION PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 12, 2014
DRIVING 16 MILES PER HOUR ENTERING IN TO A LEFT TURN WHEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, NO POWER STEERING AND NO BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, May 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES HAD SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,443. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 31, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY FOR NO REASON THEN RESTARTED ITSELF THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES THAT DAY AND HAS HAPPEN 2 MORE TIMES AFTER THAT. *TR
Service brakes, Oct 31, 2013
EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES (REAR) DELAMINATED FROM CALIPER AND JAMMED UP IN THE BRAKE DRUM PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THIS COULD HAVE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT SPEED AND CAUSED AN UNCONTROLLED BRAKING SITUATION. AFTER READING SEVERAL POSTS ON NUMEROUS JEEP BLOGS I SEE THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT AN EXCEPTION. *TR
Suspension, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Aug 16, 2013
AS I PULLED INTO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AROUND 5:30AM ON 8/08/2013, I NOTICED A LOUD "THUD" SOUND AND MY JEEP BECAME STALLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I PRESSED GENTLY ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE MY VEHICLE OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, BUT THE JEEP WOULDN'T MOVE AND THEN FINALLY JOLTED INTO DRIVE WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A PARKING SPOT. THE SERVICE 4-WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BEFORE I SHUT THE IGNITION OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED APPROPRIATELY AND EFFICIENTLY OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS SINCE I PURCHASED IT. I CALLED SHORE TIRE ON 8/9/2013 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE JEEP AT 10MPH A MILE DOWN THE ROAD ON 8/12/2013 TO THE SERVICE SHOP. I WAS INFORMED THE PARKING BRAKE AD DISLODGED ITSELF FROM THE SHAFT, DISMANTLING THE REAR BACKING PLATE SYSTEM, LEFT REAR ABS SENSOR, LEFT REAR AXLE/HUB AND DAMAGED THE REAR ROTORS. I HAD TO PAY $1,320.30 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Tires, Mar 8, 2011
2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES, BATTERY FAILURE, ALTERNATOR FAILURE, 3 BROKEN STEMS AND REPETITIVE ISSUES WITH A TRANSMISSION FILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WOULD OFTEN LEAVE HIM STRANDED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD OFTEN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT INTERSECTIONS WHILE MAKING TURNS WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE STEERING ABILITY. *JB
Electrical system, Service brakes, Electric, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 2, 2011
DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND SERVICE ELECTRICAL BRAKE SYSTEM COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DASHBOARD FLICKERS ALL GAUGES SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. RESEARCHED ON INTERNET AND THIS IS A GLOBAL ISSUE WITH 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 2, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GCHE WITH 29,385 MILES ON IT. EVENT OCCURRED ON OCT. 28, 2010 AROUND 2 PM. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HARBOR FWY. GETTING CLOSE TO THE EXIT I WAS USING (ANAHEIM STREET). I PUT ON MY BRAKES JUST TO SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKES GRABBED HARSHLY AND THEN RELEASED. AS I NEARED THE PLACE WHERE I HAD TO STOP I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS A CLUNK AS IF SOMETHING FELL OFF AND THE BRAKE GRABBED TO ONE SIDE, RELEASED AND THEN FINALLY AFTER KEEPING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES, HOLDING MY FOOT DOWN, I EVENTUALLY STOPPED. THIS WHOLE EVENT TOOK SEVERAL FEEL FOR ME TO STOP. THIS WAS NOT A NORMAL BRAKE FAILURE!. I FEEL LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. IF THIS HAD HAPPEN WHILE TRAVELING STILL ON THE FREEWAY, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SOUTH BAY CHRYSLER JEEP DEALER ON HAWTHORNE BLVD. IN TORRANCE, CA. THEY REPAIRED IT AND SAID THAT THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE UNIT ON HAD FALLEN OFF!! THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER POINTED OUT TO ME THAT ON THE RIGHT INNER PART OF THE WHEEL WAS METAL SCRAP MARKS (THIS IS WHERE THE BRAKE HAD FALLEN LOOSE AND WAY DRAGGING ON THE WHEEL.) I WAS FORTUNATE, BUT THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE TO PREVENT INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKES WERE CLEANED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Oct 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT OWNS MAXIM ROTORS MODEL# 5115. WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A CLINGING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ROTOR HAD SEPARATED INTO TWO PIECES. THE ROTORS HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 16, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE, THE BRAKES ARE AWFUL. IN FEBRUARY 09 I HAD BRAKE WORK DONE ON THE FRONT AND IN NOVEMBER OF 09 I NEED BRAKE WORK AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I NEEDED ROTORS, THEY FIXED IT FREE OF CHARGE BUT NOW I HAVE STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT HAVE ONLY BEEN 7 MONTHS. THE SHOP SAID THAT THE REASON FOR THIS IS, THEY DON'T MAKE THE BRAKES BIG ENOUGH FOR A SUV BY IT BEING A 6 CYLINDER. SO I GUESS EVERY 6 TO 7 MONTHS I WILL BE GOING FOR BRAKE SERVICE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 8, 2009
POWER ASSIST BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED; INNER MEMBRANE RUPTURED. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP CAR. PART WAS REPLACED - OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE LIGHT CHANGED BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP SO SHE RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE BODY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WHILE ON VACATION, THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AREA DEALER AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ONCE HE RETURNED HOME, HE CALLED HIS LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITH THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO LEAVE THE PEDALS DOWN AS CLOSE TO THE FLOOR AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID THE FAILURE RECURRING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7500. UPDATED 09/13/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/16/08 *JB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SECOND OPINION FROM A DIFFERENT DEALER AND THEY ALSO FOUND THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WHEN IN THE UP POSITION, WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. UPDATED 11/10/08. *JB UPDATED 03/01/10
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 17, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER ALSO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15432 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 28, 2007
I HAVE TO BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN BRAKING AS THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TOO FAR DOWN AND IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR AND IT IS VERY EASY TO PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR WHILE BRAKING. I HAVE NEARLY RAN INTO OTHER VEHICLES OR EVEN PEOPLE IN A CROSSWALK WHILE PUSHING ON THE BRAKE. DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO TSB'S OR ANY INTERNAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. BECAUSE I AM AWARE OFTHE PROBLEM I AM VERY CAREFUL, BUT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU JUST PUSH ON THE BRAKE AND MY FOOT IS ALSO HITTING THE ACCELERATOR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Sep 19, 2007, crash
WHILE TRYING TO STOP, WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP, I ENDED UP HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, 2 CAR PASSENGERS WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. CONTACTED JEEP AND CAR WAS CHECKED BY FACTORY EXPERT AT LOCAL DEALER , NOTHING DEFECTIVE WAS FOUND WITH BRAKES . THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES BEFORE THIS ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP. ALSO I HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 ROTORS WITH LESS THAN 18,000 MILES, COMPLAINED TO JEEP AND WAS TOLD THAT ROTORS ARE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEM AND HOW LONG THEY LAST DEPENDS ON YOUR DRIVING HABITS. I JUST HEARD ON TV THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR BRAKE FAILURE, CONTACTED JEEP AND WAS TOLD NO, THERE IS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON 05 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FOR BRAKE FAILURE. EQ-10203460-4200. DATE RECEIVED 12/12/07 *JB NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 19, 2007
I BOUGHT A NEW 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO & AT 19,600 MILES I HAD TO CHANGE THE FRONT BRAKES. SINCE CHANGING FROM THE OEM PADS THAT ARE A WHOPPING $175 FROM THE DEALER, I INSTEAD PURCHASED THE MOPAR SERVICE PADS FOR ABOUT $60. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. THE EARS ON THE PADS SEEM TO MAKE A CLICKING SOUND IN THE CHANNELS THEY RIDE IN UPON BRAKING AFTER A WEEK OR 2. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER SUPERIOR IN UNIONTOWN, PA & THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I DIDN'T GREASE THEM CORRECTLY. THEY CLEANED & GREASED THEM & THE SOUND STOPPED ONLY FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS & THEN RETURNED. I HAVE SINCE HAD TO COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE THE CALIPERS & PADS TWICE TO CLEAN & GREASE THEM. EVERY WEEK OR 2 THEY START MAKING THE NOISE AGAIN. NOW MY ROTORS ARE WARPED & WARRANTY IS ONLY GOOD FOR 12,000 MILES ON THE ROTORS. THIS MUST BE A KNOWN PROBLEM TO JEEP. I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER IF THE 2005 JGC HAD A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE BRAKE ROTORS OR PADS? HE SAID IT DID NOT ACCORDING TO HIS KNOWLEDGE. I'M AT A LOSS ON HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN BUYING NEW PADS & NEW ROTORS? THIS WAS MY SECOND GRAND CHEROKEE & IT WILL BE MY LAST! NO MORE JEEPS FOR ME EVER AGAIN! IF YOU'VE HAD A LIKE EXPERIENCE WITH THE 2005 JGC BRAKES, PLEASE POST YOUR PROBLEMS & ANY SOLUTION THAT YOU MAY HAVE FOUND. MY LOCAL JEEP DEALER IS OF NO HELPS & DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. SINCERELY *TR