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
2,051 reports, newest first.
Power train, Sep 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE GAUGES DROPPED TO ZERO. WHEN THE PANEL RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXACT DIAGNOSTIC READING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,816.
Engine, Sep 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 25 MPH, THE ENGINE LOSS POWER AND WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR 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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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.
Power train, Sep 16, 2014
JEEP N23 RECALL TO FIX INADVERTENT SHIFTING OF TRANSFER CASE INTO NEUTRAL LOCKS UP CONTROL MODULE. VEHICLE TRANSFER CASE WILL NOT SHIFT ANYMORE. CHRYSLER DENIES THE EFFECT, ALTHOUGH THOUSANDS OF JGC ARE NOW CRIPPLED. THEY RECENTLY (7/29/14) RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE (HTTP://WWW.WKJEEPS.COM/TSB/TSB_WK_2102214A.PDF) TO THE FDCM, THE SAME MODULE THE N23 RECALL FLASHED. HOWEVER, THEY ARE CHARGING CUSTOMERS TO UPDATE AFTER THE FIRST FLASH FOR N23 LOCKED TRANSFER CASE IN POSITION. THEY ARE TRYING TO CONTINUE TO FIX THE N23 PROBLEM BUT WITHOUT COST. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Sep 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SENSOR AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Engine, Sep 16, 2014
APRIL 2014. STOPPED AT A STORE, WENT TO LEAVE AND BATTERY WOULDN'T TURN OVER; 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO DID THIS A COUPLE MORE TIMES LEAVING ME STRANDED (JUST WEEKS AFTER BUYING IT) IT SEEMED TO FIX ITSELF AFTER MY MECHANIC CLEANED BATTERY POST AND RE TIGHTENED CABLES. A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO VEHICLE STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. DIDN'T WANT TO START AND WHEN IT DID IT WOULD RUN GREAT AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE ETC... (I THINK MOST THE LIGHTS THAT COME ON IN DASH WHEN YOU FIRST START CAR). THEN TODAY. I WAS DRIVING AT 30MPH WHEN JEEP STARTED CUTTING OUT; LIGHTS ON DASH WOULD FLASH; CLOCK WOULD RESET TO 12; I'M TRYING TO STOP AND MY BRAKES ARE VERY STIFF; POWER STEERING EXTREMELY STIFF. A LADY PUSHED ME OUT OF THE ROAD, I PUT CAR INTO PARK. SHE THOUGHT I NEEDED TO BE PUSHED FURTHER BUT THEM THE CAR WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. AFTER WAITING FOR OVER AN HOUR FOR AAA TO NOT SHOW, ANOTHER LADY OFFERED TO TRY AND JUMP JEEP. JEEP STARTED RIGHT UP. I HAD 10 MILES TO DRIVE THE WHOLE TIME DASH LIGHTS COMING OFF AND ON; STEERING ALL BUT FREEZING UP AND BRAKES TOO. BEFORE I LEFT MY SPOT JUST OFF THE ROAD THAT I HAD BEEN PUSHED TO , I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START JEEP. IT WOULDN'T START WO ASSISTANCE BUT I NOTICED EVERYTIME I CRANKED THE KEY THE CLOCK RADIO DID RESET TO 12. I'M HOPING IT'S THE IGNITION RECAP SO I CAN GET BACK TO A SAFE VEHICLE FOR ME AND MY TODDLER DAUGHTER VERY SOON. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 10/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED 3 OUT OF 4 DOOR LOCKS WERE BROKEN AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. UPDATED 04/27/2015 *JS
Power train, Sep 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Electrical system, Sep 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH). THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURED EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 9, 2014
VEHICLE SPUTTERS AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. LASTS ABOUT 10 TO 15 MILES. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL THE EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AGAIN AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC A THIRD TIME AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 7, 2014
PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND TURN ENGINE OFF TO AVOID ACCIDENT, THEN WHEN I PARKED VEHICLE AND PLACED IN PARK IT DID IT AGAIN. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 5, 2014
ELECTRICAL DASH PANEL GOES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND WHEN IT IS OFF WE LOOSE BRAKE LIGHTS, HEAD LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS, ETC. CHRYSLER DEALERS SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT'S GOING BAD AND THEY CANNOT REPAIR THESE JEEPS. IT,S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE'S. WE CAN HIT THE DASH AT OUR LEFT KNEE AND THE LIGHTS AND GAUGES WILL COME BACK ON FOR AWHILE, THEN GO OFF AGAIN. *TR
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 3, 2014
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE RPM STARTED FLOATING AND THE JEEP STARTED HESITATING LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS. IT WAS HAPPENING EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE, NOW IT'S CONSTANTLY AND IT'S GETTING HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE. HERE RECENTLY, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE AC/HEAT PART HAVE WENT OUT AND THE TIME PART ON THE RADIO STARTED LIGHTING UP LIKE A HEATER AND IS EXTREMELY HOT BUT THE RADIO STILL PLAYS. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 28, 2014
I WENT TO GET A NEW INSPECTION STICKER & RECEIVED A REJECTION STICKER IT READ "THE OBD FUEL SYSTEM MONITOR WAS DISABLED WHEN AN ASSOCIATED CONFIGURATION REGISTER WAS INADVERTENTLY CLEARED PRIOR TO RELEASE." DATE OF OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS NOVEMBER 18, 2005. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2013 AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM STARTING 4-5 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT. I'M STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM TODAY, AND DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Structure, Aug 25, 2014
THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES IN THE FRONT SEAT, BOTH HAVE BECOME HARD AND BRITTLE AND HAVE CRUMBLED. IF THE DRIVER'S HANDLE DETERIORATES ANY MORE THE DOOR HANDLE WILL NO LONGER WORK AND YOU COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE CAR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS A HUGE CHUNK OF PLASTIC THAT HAS BROKEN OFF AND THIS INSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS RARELY USED. *TR
Structure, Aug 24, 2014
DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. THE OTHER 3 DOOR HANDLES HAVE ALSO STARTED TO CRACK AND BECOME LOOSE. IT STARTS WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC, THE CRACK THEN TURNS INTO A HOLE ABOVE THE METAL HANDLE. THE ACTUAL METAL HANDLE ITSELF THEN LOOSENS UP AND COMPLETELY COMES OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OWNERS HAVE HAD. IT'S NOT FROM EXCESSIVE USE, IT'S A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I CANNOT GET OUT OF MY CAR UNLESS SOMEONE OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. I WOULD ASSUME THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CONSIDERING IT TRAPS THE OPERATOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 23, 2014
JEEP ABOUT HAD THE ONE THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE SEAT BUCKLE, A YEAR LATER LIGHT GOES ON,I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE THE BUCKLE AGAIN. 6 MONTHS LATER LIGHT GOES BACK ON THE WARRANTY HAD JUST PAST BUT THE DEALER FIXED IT AGAIN. 6 MONTHS LATER THE LIGHT GOES BACK ON AND I GO BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS, I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED THEY CHARGED ME $150.00 TO TELL ME THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT HARNESS, I ALREADY NEW THAT. SO I JUST KEPT DIVING IT, AROUND 2011 THE LIGHTS AND ALL GAUGES STARTED TO GO OUT AS I WAS DRIVING NO GAUGES AT ALL NO BREAK LIGHT NO HEADLIGHTS, EVERYTHING JUST BLINKS FOR A FEW MIN, THAN BACK TO NORMAL, I WENT ON LINE TO SEE HOW BIG THE PROBLEM WAS AND THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT COULD BE A LOT OF THINGS, I TOLD THEM IT WAS THE IGNITION, WHILE DRIVING IF I HOLD ON THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND MOVE IT AROUND ALL THE GAUGES AND LIGHTS START TO FLASH. I TOLD THAT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST ME TO LOOK INTO IT AND TRY TO FIX IT, IN KNOW ITS THE IGNITION ONE DAY WHILE I AM DRIVING AT NIGHT MY LIGHTS ARE GOING TO TURN OFF OR EVEN THE ENGINE AND GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 JEEPS AND CHRYSLER DOES NOT WANT TO DO A RECALL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 20, 2014
IT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS NOW; HOWEVER, THE FIRST TIME MY TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, I WAS DRIVING ~35MPH THEN SLOWED DOWN A BIT TO TURN AND SUDDENLY HAD NO POWER. IT STARTED BACK UP WITH OUT ISSUE, BUT IT WAS TERRIFYING, AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. MOST RECENTLY, I WAS DRIVING WITH MY WIFE AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED. I WAS DRIVING ~25 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. AGAIN, IT STARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. *TR
Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
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, Seats, Aug 18, 2014
I AM 6'4" TALL. THE SEAT IN THE LIMITED EDITION 5.7 L HAS INSUFFICIENT TRAVEL IN THE VERTICAL DIRECTION. MY HEAD RESTS AGAINST THE CEILING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS UNLESS I SLOUCH A LOT OR PUT THE SEAT BACK WAY BACK AT WHICH POINT I CAN NO LONGER GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL WELL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 18, 2014
I BOUGHT MY GD CHEROKEE USED WITH 71K MILES. I JUST HAD MY FIRST OIL CHANGE BEFORE HEADING OUT ON A CAMPING TRIP FOR THE WEEKEND. ON THE RETURN TRIP, I HAD JUST TURNED ONTO THE HIGHWAY (55 MPH ZONE). I AM 6'4" TALL. THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS SHORTER THAN ME. THE SEAT WAS IN THE WRONG POSITION (I NOW KNOW). WHILE SWITCHING FROM GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE PEDAL, MY KNEE HIT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR TURNED OFF. I IMMEDIATELY REACHED FOR THE KEY AND TURNED THE CAR BACK ON. IT LUNGED THE WAY A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DOSE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS LET OUT TOO QUICK. I MOVED MY SEAT BACK AWAY FROM THE WHEEL. NOW I DRIVE IT FROM FARTHER BACK, WHICH MEANS I NEED TO SIT UP STRAIGHTER, WHICH MEANS MY HEAD HITS THE CEILING OFTEN. I HAVE THE LIMITED EDITION AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT THE SEAT CAN'T GO DOWN FAR ENOUGH FOR ME TO DRIVE IT COMFORTABLE WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR OFF WHICH HAS GOT TO BE HORRIBLE FOR THE CAR. *TR