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: structure
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Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 24, 2010
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE- INSIDE DOOR HANDLE/PANELS. IN 5YRS THE DOOR HANDLES ARE ALREADY CRACKING AND FALLING INTO PIECES. THE PLASTIC USED SURROUNDING THE ACTUAL HANDLE IS CHEAP. UNREAL TO THINK NOW THAT THIS WAS OK'D. EVENTUALLY THERE IS NO MORE HANDLES, RESULTING WITH PEOPLE STUCK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WHAT'S NEXT...THE MOTOR FOR THE WINDOWS GOES OUT AND THEN YOUR REALLY STUCK OR DEAD NOW??? I MEAN COME ON. CHRYSLER MAKE SOME NEW PANELS...FIX YOUR PROBLEM! *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 23, 2010
TWO OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAVE BROKEN OFF AND ARE UNUSABLE. THE OTHER TWO ARE CRACKING AND I AM FEARFUL THEY WILL BE BREAKING OFF SOON. THE HANDLES AND THE SUPPORTING DOOR FRAMES ARE ALL CRACKING IN THE SAME LOCATION AND THE HANDLES THEN FALL OFF. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO EVEN DISCUSS THE ISSUE. THE DEALER STATES IT IS $700 PER DOOR TO FIX. PARTS TO FIX THE DOOR HANDLES ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR SALE OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIPS. DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE OF BEING UNABLE TO EXIT THE BACK SEAT AREA FROM THE INSIDE, I AM UNABLE TO ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE BACK SEATS AT THIS TIME. IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS POSTED AS WELL AS A WEBSITE WHERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE STATING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2005 JEEP. THERE WAS NOT ANY OUTSIDE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT CAUSED THIS DEFECT. THE DEALER STATES IT IS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR". THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY HAZARD. I HOPE YOU WILL ADDRESS AS A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE THEY CANNOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Structure, Aug 23, 2010
HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ARE ALL CRACKED AND HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE BEGINNING TO BREAK. THIS CAR IS USED PRIMARILY AS A SINGLE PASSENGER CAR, BACK DOORS ARE RARELY USED YET STILL ARE BREAKING. . IF THERE IS EVER AN ACCIDENT AND THOSE DOORS ARE THE ONLY ESCAPE ROUTE, THEY MAY RENDER THE PASSENGERS TRAPPED IN THE CAR. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 21, 2010
MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005 DOOR HANDLE BROKE WITH LESS THAN NORMAL USE. BOTH FRONT HANDLE ARE BROKEN. EVEN ONE OF THE BACKDOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND PEOPLE RARELY SEAT IN THE BACK. MY CAR HAS ONLY 37,900 MILES. THE JEEP DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $1000.00 PER HANDLE IN PUERTO RICO. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND IN MY OPINION COULD LEAVE TO PEOPLE BEING TRAP IN THE CAR IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 17, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED, AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS HAVE CRACKED AROUND THE DOOR HANDLE RELEASE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE POOR CONSTRUCTION OR THE DOOR PANELS AND THE LATCH MECHANISM WILL CAUSE OCCUPANTS TO BE STUCK INSIDE WHEN THE DOOR HANDLES EVENTUALLY FAIL. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 36000 MILES, AND IS VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF, AND THIS POOR QUALITY CONSTRUCTION IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 10, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT I PURCHASED NEW. ALL OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE DOOR HANDLES HAS BROKEN APART AND NOW BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE FRONT DOORS SEEM THAT THEY WILL BE NEXT TO FOLLOW AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL MUST BE REPLACED FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $485 EACH DOOR. I FIND IT VERY UNSAFE FOR MY CHILDREN TO BE IN THE BACK SEAT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO BET OUT OF THE VEHICLE UNLESS OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE DOOR HANDLES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. PLEASE HELP, I LOVE MY JEEP. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 25, 2010
ALL 4 INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAVE BROKEN, TWO OF WHICH AR CURRENTLY IN-OPERABLE. CHRYSLER HAS TOLD ME IT IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT HOWEVER EVERY WEBSITE I CHECK HAS HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Structure, Jun 22, 2010
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THE HOOD DOES NOT STAY UP. FELL ON MY HAND AND X-RAY WAS REQUIRED. UPDATED IVOQ 08/17/10 UPDATED IVOQ 08/19/10.*JB *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 7, 2010
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THE DRIVERS DOOR HAS BROKEN OFF BEHIND THE HANDLE AND THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR IS CRACKED. I FEEL ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT IN WHICH THE DOORS BECOME TOTALLY INOPERABLE, MINE HAVE NOT GOTTEN THAT FAR, BUT I AM HANDICAPPED AND THAT WOULD COMPLICATE MY SITUATION EVEN MORE. IT APPEARS TO BE VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND THE COST OF REPAIRING IS WRITTEN AT $770. PLUS TAX. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 27, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS (ALL 4 DOORS) HAVE CRACKED/CRUMBLED AROUND THE DOOR HANDLES MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE 75,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THEREFORE IT IS NOT UNDER STANDARD WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD REPLACE THE ENTIRE PANEL ON EACH DOOR FOR ABOUT $500-$700 EACH. *TR
Structure, May 19, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED WITH AN DRIVERS DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BROKEN WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW SAFE EXIT FROM VEHICLE. *TR
Structure, May 15, 2010
2 OF THE 4 INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF AND ARE UNUSABLE; THE OTHER TWO ARE CRACKED AND APPEAR TO BE BREAKING. *TR
Structure, May 13, 2010
I'M THE ORIGINAL USER OF A JEEP GRANDCHEROKEE LAREDO,2005, WITH A 64,000 MILES. THE HAZARD IS THAT ALL(4)INTERIORS DOORS HANDLES BROKEDOWN DUE TO CHEAP PLASTIC MATERIALS AND BECAUSE THEY MADE THE DOOR HANDLES AS AN INTEGRATE PART OF THE COMPLETE DOOR PANEL.THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE DOOR OPENS ONLY FROM OUTSIDE, PUTTING ALL OCCUPANTS LIFE JEOPARDIZED. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING OF HEAVY USE OR DUE TO BEHAVIOR OF THE OCCUPANTS. AS A FACT THIS CAR WAS MY COMPANY CAR SO NO MANY PEOPLE WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT. THE COST OF THIS FOUR PANELS(INCLUDING THE HANDLES) IS ABOVE THE $2,000.00. I SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS IN OTHER SITES ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM INCLUDING PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT THESE SUV'S IN EUROPE. I CAN SEND YOU PHOTOS IF YOU CONSIDERED NECESSARY AND THE DETAILS OF THE CAR IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS IF YOU MAY THINK IS NECESSARY TO CONTINUING FINDING THE SOLUTION OF THIS HAZARD. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 12, 2010
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKEN DUE TO CHEAP PLASTIC. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IS A SAFETY RISK. DEALER WON'T SELL DOOR HANDLES BUT INSTEAD A ENTIRE PANEL FOR OVER 500 DOLLARS AND I HAVE ALL 4 BROKEN. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 17, 2010
ALL 4 PLASTIC INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BRACKETS/INSERTS IN 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED (4.7L) HAVE DISINTEGRATED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF CAR W/O REACHING OUTSIDE. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 16, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE INTERIOR DOOR PANELS AND HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE ALL BROKEN. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $600-700 PER DOOR TO REPLACE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT RENDERING THE PASSENGERS UNABLE TO OPEN UP THE DOORS. THE CHRYSLER CORP SHOULD DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS OBVIOUS AND DANGEROUS DESIGN/MANUFACTURING ISSUE. AS A RESULT OF THE BROKEN DOOR PANELS, THE DOOR HANDLES WILL NOT PROPERLY OPEN UP THE DOORS FOR BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS. IF THERE IS EVER AN ACCIDENT AND THOSE DOORS ARE THE ONLY ESCAPE ROUTE, THEY WILL RENDER THE PASSENGERS TRAPPED IN THE CAR. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Mar 10, 2010
THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO WILL NOT ROLL UP (AFTER DROPPING DOWN INTO THE DOOR ON THE HIGHWAY). *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 8, 2009
2005 GRAND CHER LIMITED DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE,WHEN PULLED TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 27, 2009
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. LETTER FORWARDED FROM FTC-FROM CONGRESSWOMAN GINNY BROWN-WAITE ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *NJ THE CASINGS BEHIND THE INSIDE DOOR LATCH BEGAN TO GRADUALLY DETERIORATE UNTIL ALL FOUR DOOR CASINGS CRACKED WHICH RESULTED IN DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS APPARENT THE MATERIALS USED FOR THE CASINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. A CASE IN POINT WAS THE TWO BACK DOOR CASINGS WHICH DISINTEGRATED IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THOSE DOORS WERE SELDOM USED. *JB
Structure, Jan 22, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. ON THE ENGINE HOOD COVER, THE ORIGINAL AND EXISTING GAS OPERATED HOOD SUPPORT DOES NOT HOLD. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN VERY MANY OPENING AND CLOSINGS OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HOOD SLAMS DOWN AND COULD CAUSE A PERSONAL INJURY. *TR
Structure, Apr 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT PROPPED UP THE HYDRAULIC HOOD IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE HOOD CAME DOWN ABRUPTLY ONTO THE CONTACT'S HEAD AND BACK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,315 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,260.
Structure, Equipment, Feb 20, 2008
WATER POURS IN THROUGH THE A PILLARS AND WHERE THE GARAGE OPENER IS. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IN THE WINTER MONTHS, WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS REALLY COLD. THIS HAPPENED 2 OR 3 TIMES LAST WINTER (2006) AND NOW IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 DAYS. THE PATTERN IS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS SNOW ON ROOF AND IT GETS REALLY COLD THEN WARMS UP A LITTLE THE WATER POURS IN. THE CARPET IS SOAKED. I CAN HEAR THE ICE MOVING AROUND IN THE A PILLARS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE DEALER CAN'T SIMULATE THIS. THEY PUT THE VEHICLE IN A ROOM AND RUN WATER OVER IT. I THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WATER FREEZING INSIDE AND EXPANDING THEN WHEN IT WARMS UP IT JUST POURS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CHECKED THE SUNROOF AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I THINK IT COULD BE THE GASKETS FOR THE LUGGAGE RACK COULD BE CRACKED OR LOOSE, THUS WATER GETTING IN. I CAN'T EXPLAIN WHY IT DOESN'T DO IT WHEN IT JUST RAINS. *TR
Structure, Aug 12, 2007
VEHICLE HAD BIRD DROPPINGS ON HOOD. WASHED OFF SAME DAY AND ATE RIGHT THROUGH PAINT DOWN TO METAL. JEEP WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS. NOTICED THAT CLEAR COAT EITHER DOES NOT EXIST ON THIS VEHICLE OR IS VERY THIN. NOTICED OTHER SPOTS WHERE BIRD DROPPINGS HAVE LEFT MARKS ON PAINT AND CHIPS IN PAINT ALL OVER VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLES AND NEVER HAVE SEEN PAINT THIS BAD. *JB
Structure, Jan 29, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ONLY HAS 1 STRUT TO HOLD UP THE HOOD. THE STRUT IS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. THE HOOD HAS FALLEN ON HIM WHILE HE WAS UNDER THE HOOD CHECKING THE FLUIDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD CAME DOWN ACROSS HIS BACK, HE WAS NOT INJURED AT THE TIME. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED OVER 10 TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD HAS ALSO FELL AT THE CHRYSLER DEALER WHILE GETTING SERVICED. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED A NEW STRUT FOR THE VEHICLE. *AK
Steering, Power train, Structure, Equipment, Sep 4, 2006
***SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO 3.7*** JUST AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN FEB 2006 DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE IT WOULD ONLY WORK AT ONE SPEED. AFTER THAT THE TRANSFER CASE AND SHIFTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, NEXT THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO LEAK MOLDING THE CARPETS, NEXT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MAKING LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN MAKING DEEP TURNS, VEHICLE ALSO HAS SEVERE HESITATION WHEN GOING UP HILLS, NOW MY MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL UNDER THE VEHICLE. HAVE ALSO BUMPED MY KNEE AGAINST THE KEY RESULTING IN STALLING. WORST OF ALL ONLY GETTING 12-14 MPG!!!!!!HAVE OWNED JEEPS IN THE PAST, VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS ONE. *JB