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.
Structure, Jul 19, 2012
FROM THE MANY FORUMS I HAVE RESEARCHED, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINT ABOUT FAULTY DOOR HANDLES IN THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ALL FOUR OF MINE HAVE CRACKED AND LARGE CHUNKS OF THE INSIDE OF THE "CUP" HAVE FALLEN OFF INTO THE DOOR PANEL. ONE OF THE DOORS IN JUST ABOUT INOPERABLE BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION OF THE CRACK AND I KNOW ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE REST OF THEM FOLLOW. AS A MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN, IT SCARES ME TO THINK THAT THEY COULD BE STUCK INSIDE OF A VEHICLE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. TO ME, THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THE COMPANY TO NOT ISSUE A RECALL ON THE PARTS, AS THEY WILL SOONER OR LATER BE LOOKING DOWN THE LINE OF A HUGE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT FOR SOMEONE LOSING A PASSENGER OR THEIR OWN LIFE DUE TO BEING UNABLE TO OPEN THEIR DOOR. IMAGINE A CAR ROLLING OVER AND CATCHING FIRE. AS QUICKLY AS THAT COULD GO UP IN FLAMES IN ONLY A MATTER OF SECONDS, WHAT COUNTS ARE THE MOMENTS THAT PERSON IS FIGHTING WITH GETTING A DOOR OPEN, OR IN A VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING TO FIGHT AND SAVING A LIFE OR 5, AS THIS IS A 5 PASSENGER CAR. I WOULD STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT THIS BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED AND PRESSURE BE APPLIED TO THE MANUFACTURERS OF JEEP TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH THAT TYPE OF DOOR HANDLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ESP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED THEN DECREASED FROM 30 TO 5 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT IT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,350.
Structure, Jul 11, 2012
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED'S INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN FROM THEIR DOOR PANELS. *TR
Structure, Jul 11, 2012
I REPLACED THE DRIVE DOOR HANDLE AFTER IT CRACKED IN 2009. NOW THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. IT IS NOW A SAFETY VIOLATION AS MY DAUGHTER IS UNABLE TO EXIT OUT THE DOOR DUE TO A BROKEN HANDLE. AGAIN THE PASSENGER DOOR IS CRACKED AT THE HANDLE. THE COUNT IS NOW THREE OF THE FOUR DOORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. I TAKE GREAT CARE OF MY CAR AND THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY VIOLATION AS THE DOORS WERE MADE WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS. I AM NOW AT 121,647 MILES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ISSUANCE OF A RECALL TO FIX ALL OF THE DOORS WILL OCCUR ON THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES MADE IN 2005. THANK YOU *TR
Engine, Jul 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIRE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE STARTED TO DEVELOP CRACKS, MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Structure, Jul 1, 2012
THE DOOR HANDLES ON TWO DOORS HAVE FAILED AND BROKEN OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND SO FAR I HAVE BEEN QUOTED $1100 TO REPLACE AND REPAIR THESE HANDLES AS THE ENTIRE INSIDE DOOR COMPONENT MUST BE REPLACED. *TR
Structure, Jun 24, 2012
ALL DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKEN ON THE INSIDE. THESE HAVE NOT BEEN USED IMPROPERLY. THE PLASTIC BEHIND THE HANDLE IS VERY WEAK AND IT BREAKS. NEITHER OF MY BACK DOORS CAN BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. I AM COMPLETELY RESTRICTED FROM USING THE BACK SEAT OF MY CAR BECAUSE IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, ANYONE IN THE BACK SEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. FRONT DOORS ARE EQUALLY BROKEN BUT CAN BE OPENED AFTER A FEW TRIES. THE HAZARD IS STILL THERE FOR MYSELF AND ANYONE IN THE FRONT SEAT. ALTHOUGH THIS PLASTIC IS AN INDEPENDENT PIECE, THE DEALER WILL ONLY SELL THE WHOLE INDOOR PANEL AT $500.00 EACH DOOR PANEL PLUS LABOR. I CALLED TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER AND THEY RESPONDED "YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. THE ARE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTY. YOU HAVE TO PAY IT ON YOUR OWN". THEN I TRY TO FIND GENERIC OR AFTERMARKET HANDLES AND REALIZE THAT LITERALLY EVERY SHOP I VISITED HAS DOZENS OF CUSTOMERS WITH MY SAME CAR AND MY SAME PROBLEM, SOME THAT CHRYSLER RESPONDED TO AND SOME THAT THEY DID NOT. ANYWAYS, IT IS A SERIOUS DEFECT ON THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005 INDOOR HANDLES THAT IS PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK AND CHRYSLER IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT BUT BULLY THEIR CUSTOMERS AND AVOIDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Engine, Jun 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,918.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC AROUND ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES FELL INSIDE THE DOOR, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THEY WOULD COVER HALF OF THE COST TO REPAIR THE DOOR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Structure, Jun 11, 2012
INTERIOR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE/PANEL IS TOTALLY BROKEN OUT. TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT METHODS OF SAVING IT FROM DOING SO, BUT TO NO AVAIL, IT IS TOTALLY GONE. HAVE READ SEVERAL ITEMS VIA THE INTERNET FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOT STATING THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY JEEP DRIVERS, BUT JEEP HAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE ON THIS MATTER. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, AS TO ONCE YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, YOU PUT YOURSELF AT AN ENORMOUS RISK FOR GETTING SOMEONE STUCK INSIDE DURING A CRASH. *TR
Structure, Jun 5, 2012
ON ALL INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES, THE PLASTIC BACKING THAT IS RECESSED OR 'CUPPED' BEHIND THE ACTUAL SILVER HANDLES YOU PULL TO OPEN THE DOORS HAS CRACKED. THE BACK LEFT DOOR CRACKED TO A DEGREE WHERE THE HANDLE SEPARATED FROM THE OPENING CABLE, SO THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DRIVER DOOR IS CLOSE. ALL HANDLES SHOW THE SAME SIGN OF CRACKING THOUGH. IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, MY CHILDREN IN THE BACK WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING OUT. *TR
Power train, May 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION TUBE OIL SEAL BUT THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO AN EXTENSIVE BACK LOG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Engine, May 25, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND GRAY SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS DECLARED AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Structure, May 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FRACTURED, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 52,000.
Structure, May 17, 2012
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2011, I WAS THE SECOND OWNER. THE LEFT REAR PLASTIC BEHIND THE DOOR HANDLE WAS SEVERELY CRACKED, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE DEALER REPLACED THIS ONE AND STATED THAT IT COST $500.00 PER DOOR TO REPLACE. THE TWO OF THE THREE REMAINING DOORS HAD HAIRLINE CRACKS AND WERE BARLEY NOTICEABLE. IN OCTOBER 2011 HAD A PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT. WHEN THEY TRIED TO GET OUT THEY COULD NOT. I OPENED THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THOUGHT I HAD THE CHILD PROOF LOCKS ON. THERE WAS A BIG CHUNK OF PLASTIC MISSING BEHIND THE DOOR HANDLE ON THIS SIDE. IT DID NOT OCCUR TO ME THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG UNTIL 04/31/2012 WHEN A LARGE PIECE OF PLASTIC FELL INSIDE THE DOOR FROM BEHIND THE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE. THEN I STARTED READING ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THESE DOORS ON THE INTERNET. THE DOOR HANDLES WILL FALL OUT, BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE. NOW I HAVE 2 DOORS WITH BIG CHUNKS OF PLASTIC MISSING AND THE THIRD DOOR IS SEVERELY CRACKED. CALLED CHRYSLER, OPENED A CASE. THEY CALLED OFFERED TO FIX THEM FOR $500.00. THEY TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOLD THEM THAT I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH WARRANTY, IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO FIX IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! IF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND YOU COULD NOT GET OUT YOU WOULD BE BURNED ALIVE. *TR
Structure, May 9, 2012
ALL 4 INTERIOR DOOR OPENING HANDLES BREAKING/FAILING: BOTH REAR DOORS TOTALLY INOPERABLE. ***THIS IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE HANDLES ARE INOPERABLE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, PASSENGERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, LIKELY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!*** MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO AND REPLACE/REPAIR HANDLES IS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE! MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL WARRANTED. *TR
Visibility, Structure, May 7, 2012
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND BROKEN ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS BREAKAGE HAS RENDERED THE DOOR HANDLES INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE, ESPECIALLY IF THE POWER WINDOWS ALSO BECAME INOPERATIVE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, May 4, 2012
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (FIRST INCIDENT) WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20MPH REVVED UP, WOULD NOT SHIFT, AND PRND WERE ALL LIT UP ON THE DASH, AS WELL AS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER A FEW STARTS THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS GONE OFF. SECOND INCIDENT, FROM DEAD STOP AT A LIGHT AND ACCELERATING, SAME ISSUE. ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AGAIN. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED 4 TIMES WITHIN 2 MONTHS AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT YOUR SPEED DROPS DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, CAUSING HARM TO CAR A DRIVERS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND YOU, THEM NOT BEING AWARE THAT YOU ARE SUDDENLY ABOUT TO DROP SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS! *TR
Structure, Apr 24, 2012
THE REAR RIGHT DOOR HANDLE BROKE. MY TRUCK HAS UNDER 80,000 MILES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Apr 19, 2012
WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE START POSITION, YOU HEAR 1 "CLICK" BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT EVENT THAT SEEMS TO COME AND GO EVERY FEW MONTHS. WHEN IT HAPPENS, I HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION FOR ABOUT 1 - 2 MINUTES, THEN ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN. I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT SINCE IT IS SO RANDOM, THE SERVICE PERSONNEL COULD NOT RECREATE THE EVENT. I EVEN ADVISED THEM THAT OTHER OWNERS, REGISTERING THIS SAME COMPLAINT, POINTED TO CORRODED SOLENOID WIRES AS BEING THE CULPRIT. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAD ME PURCHASE A NEW BATTERY LAST YEAR. THIS DID NOT FIX THE CONDITION WHICH CONTINUES PERIODICALLY TO THIS VERY DAY. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR HAS BEEN UNABLE TO START AT A FEW TIMES WHEN THE SURROUNDINGS WERE LESS THAN TOTALLY SAFE. I HAVE VIEWED A NUMBER OF CONSUMER FORUMS, SUCH AS HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/JEEP-GRAND_CHEROKEE/2005_JEEP_GC_NOT_STARTING?PG=10. ALL OF THESE OWNERS HAVE THE EXACT ISSUE BUT EACH TIME, WHEN PRESENTED WITH THE DETAILS OF THE OCCURRENCES, DEALERSHIPS DISAVOW ALL KNOWLEDGE THAT THIS CONDITION EXISTS. MANY CONSUMERS ARE BEING TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIPS THAT NO OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS. *JS
Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 10, 2012
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER STATES ALL FOUR INTERIOR DOOR OPENING HANDLES ARE FAILING OR HAVE FAILED *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED NO ONE WOULD BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD COST NEARLY $2,000 TO REPLACE THE DOOR PANELS. *JB
Structure, Apr 9, 2012
I AM AT THE END OF MY ROPE WITH THIS SAME STORY. MY STORY IS EXACTLY LIKE THE OTHER 824 COMPLAINTS POSTED HERE. MY INDOOR HANDLES, ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, HAVE BROKEN. MY CHILDREN AND I CANNOT EXIT MY VEHICLE WITHOUT ROLLING DOWN WINDOWS. HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF WE ARE EVER IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHICH INCLUDES THE FAILURE OF MY VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, BECAUSE WE WOULD LITERALLY BE TRAPPED INSIDE WITHOUT THE USE OF OUR WINDOWS. I HAVE COMPLAINED, AND COMPLAINED AND COMPLAINED TO THE CHRYSLER COMPANY. NO ONE WILL HELP ME. MY QUOTE, TO REPAIR EACH DOOR, IS $750. AS A SINGLE MOTHER WHO WORKS VERY HARD TO PAY MY VEHICLE PAYMENTS AS IT IS, I AM NOW FACED WITH THE BURDEN OF HAVING TO PAY ANOTHER $3,000 IN ORDER TO KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I HAVE NEVER SUED ANYONE IN MY LIFE, NOR HAVE I EVER CONSIDERED DOING SO, BUT THIS IS THE FINAL STRAW. IT IS TIME FOR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, PEOPLE! I SEE NO REASON WHY THE CHRYSLER COMPANY CAN'T PRODUCE A STRONG, FAILPROOF REPAIR KIT IN ORDER TO KEEP THEIR LOYAL CUSTOMERS SAFE. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. *TR
Structure, Apr 8, 2012
THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ARE ALL BROKEN. TWO OF THEM ARE INOPERABLE. THE CHEAP MATERIAL USED BY THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RECALLED AS IT CRACKS VERY EASILY. ONCE THE INSIDE HANDLE IS BROKEN THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN IN CASE OF A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. THE DEALER SAYS THE WHOLE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND NOT JUST THE HANDLE, AS THEY ARE ATTACHED TOGETHER. THE COST OF EACH PANEL IS APPROXIMATELY $700 EACH. *TR
Structure, Apr 5, 2012
THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ARE ALL BROKEN. TWO OF THEM ARE INOPERABLE. THE CHEAP MATERIAL USED BY THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RECALLED AS IT CRACKS VERY EASILY. ONCE THE INSIDE HANDLE IS BROKEN THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN IN CASE OF A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. THE DEALER SAYS THE WHOLE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND NOT JUST THE HANDLE, AS THEY ARE ATTACHED TOGETHER. THE COST OF EACH PANEL IS APPROXIMATELY $700 EACH. *TR