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, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 27, 2011
DOOR HANDLE BROKEN, UNABLE TO GET OUT AFTER AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 24, 2011
IN COLD WEATHER (ANYTHING BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30F) ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHTS LIGHT UP, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES DROP TO ZERO, AS DO THE FUEL AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES. THE REVERSE ASSIST INDICATOR LIGHTS IN THE TAILGATE ALSO LIGHT UP. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE DASHBOARD. THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN, BUT THE ABS SERVICE REQUIRED INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHT DOES STAY LIT UP. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE IN COLD WEATHER, AND STARTS HAPPENING 10-12 MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO A FULL STOP AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN BEFORE IT STOPS HAPPENING. UNTIL STOPPING AND RESTARTING, IT JUST KEEPS ON OCCURRING. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS YEAR MODELS OF THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SIMPLY PLEADS IGNORANCE AFTER CHARGING ME SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO 'FIX' A LOOSE CONNECTION UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OF THIS NATURE POSES A DEFINITE ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARD. DO WE NEED TO WAIT FOR THAT BEFORE TAKING ACTION OR CAN WE BE PROACTIVE? *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 23, 2011
THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES OF MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ARE BREAKING, RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. I HAVE ATTACHED A VIDEO LINK DETAILING THE PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=QSFRZ7CIBKY I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SINCE MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, IT WILL COST ME $700.00 PER DOOR. I DID NOT CAUSE THE DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM WEAK PLASTICS. I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICE TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN AND INQUIRE IF A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE WITH STATED THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO PLANNED RECALL. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESS! I HAVE SPOKE WITH NUMEROUS OWNERS AND REPAIR SHOPS, THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHAT IF I WAS IN A LIFE TREATING SITUATION AND NEEDED TO GET OUT OF MY VEHICLE? HOWEVER I CAN NOT BECAUSE MY HANDLE IS BROKEN. I DON'T HAVE CHILDREN, BUT WHAT IF THEY ARE IN A SIMILAR SITUATION AND CAN'T GET OUT? IT REALLY CONCERNS ME THAT A TRAGEDY MUST HAPPEN BEFORE CHRYSLER WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. I DO HOPE SOMEONE WILL INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE A RECALL. [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2011
WHEN OPENING REAR DOOR, HANDLE BROKE IN SEVERAL PLACES. PERSON OPENING DOOR WAS ONLY 4 SO IT WAS DUE TO THE OVER EXERTION. IT IS NOW NOT POSSIBLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR FROM INSIDE THE CAR.
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 22, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BECAME FRACTURED AND WOULD NOT OPEN. HE HAD TO WIND THE WINDOWS DOWN IN ORDER TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST HIM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 21, 2011
BACK DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAN OFF WHEN A PASSENGER WAS TRYING TO EXIT. THIS DOOR IS HARDLY EVER USED. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 17, 2011
JEEP 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKEN AND CRACKED. THREE OF THE FOUR DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKEN IN OUR JEEP DUE TO WEAK DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR
Structure, Feb 16, 2011
I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN AND THERE IS NO WAY TO REPLACE JUST THE DOOR HANDLE. YOU HAVE TO REPLACE EACH DOOR HANDLE. AND THAT COST ABOUT 2000.00 A PIECE FOR EACH DOOR PANEL.*TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 15, 2011
THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF OR ARE ABOUT TO BREAK OFF IN MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED HEMI. THERE IS A COMMON MANUFACTURERS MATERIAL DEFECT, AS THE DOOR HANDLE "POCKET" IS MADE OUT A BRITTLE PLASTIC THAT SHATTERS UNDER NORMAL USE. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IN AN EMERGENCY, ONE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT WORK. YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE POWER WINDOW AND OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE, OBVIOUSLY THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY CHRYSLER/JEEP. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 14, 2011
WHEN DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE DASHBOARD AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS THAT JEEP HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ON THEIR 2005 JEEPS AND IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATHS IF NOT FIXED. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 14, 2011
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE CRACKED AND FELL APART. IT WAS TAKEN APART AND GLUED BACK TOGETHER. THIS LASTED A SHORT WHILE AND IT THEN BROKE AGAIN. IT IS NOT AN EASY FIX. THE WHOLE DOOR PANEL FOR $600 DOLLARS MUST BE REPLACED. AT TIMES THE WINDOW MUST BE ROLLED DOWN TO OPEN THE DOOR USING THE OUTSIDE HANDLE.IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN AN ACCIDENT YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. MANY JEEPS HAVE HAD ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES BREAK. THIS IS POOR CONSTRUCTION. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP AND RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE AND NOT BY REPLACING IT WITH MORE CHEAP PLASTIC. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 12, 2011
I FILED A COMPLIANT EARLIER ABOUT MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CD NUMBER IS 10374691. I WILL LIKE TO UPDATE THAT COMPLIANT. I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED, THE COMPUTER REPLACED AND THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS THAT I INCURRED IN MY PREVIOUS COMPLIANT. THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AGAIN LAST NIGHT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 11, 2011
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN. REAR PASSENGERS CANNOT EXIT VEHICLE. SOON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL COMPLETELY FAIL. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 8, 2011
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKEN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR - ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY. THE REAR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BEEN VERY RARELY USED, AND STILL HAVE BROKEN. THIS IS DEFINITELY A MFG DEFECT THAT THEY ARE AVOIDING. VERY DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE THAT THEY (JEEP) ARE NOT RECOGNIZING THIS ISSUE. *TR
Structure, Feb 4, 2011
THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BOTH FRONT AND BACK ARE CRACKING AND BREAKING OFF IN MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 2005. NO LONGER IS IT POSSIBLE TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS THE SAME. BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK DRIVER SIDE HANDLES ARE CRACKING WITH PIECES OF PLASTIC BROKEN OFF. THEY ARE EVENTUALLY GOING TO BREAK OFF AS WELL. THIS IS NOT OCCURRING TO ABUSE OF OPENING THE DOORS. I HAVE PROBABLY HAD THE BACK DOORS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE A TOTAL OF 30 TIMES FOR THE THREE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THE BACK (HAVE NONE), AND DO NOT TRANSPORT PEOPLE PLACES FROM THE BACKSEAT OF MY CAR VERY OFTEN. I HAVE SEARCHED ON LINE AND THIS IS A ISSUE FOR THOUSANDS OF OTHER 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE OWNERS. IT IS A HAZARD AND DANGER IF SOMEONE IS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF MY JEEP IN A EMERGENCY. *TR
Power train, Jan 27, 2011
MY JEEP TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND KEEPS BLOWING FILTER OFF OR SPLITTING THEM...WHEN THIS HAPPENS I AM TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60 MPH..MY VEHICLE JOLTS AS IF I HAVE SLAMMED THE GEARS IN PARK...THIS COULD RESULT IN MAJOR INJURY IF THE WHEELS LOCK WHILE IM GOING THAT RATE OF SPEED...AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY CONSUMERS WHO HAVE 05 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIPS SEEM TO DENY THE FACT THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION...I HAVE FOUND MANY CONSUMERS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, SHIFT SOLENOID, AND THE FILTERS FOR THE TRANSMISSION.. THIS HAS BEEN A ONGOING ISSUE AND I AM SURPRISED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED...THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME...WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD...OR PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC....I AM WORRIED THAT I WILL CRASH OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL CRASH INTO ME IN THE EVENT THAT MY TRANSMISSION FAILS AGAIN...I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED 6 TIMES OVER 3 YEARS NOW FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND NO LONGER FEEL SAFE WHILE DRIVING...I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS MATTER INVESTIGATED WITH CHRYSLER, LLC SO THAT THEY MAY RECALL THE PRODUCTS AND TAKE THE TIME TO REPAIR THESE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS.. *TR
Suspension, Jan 26, 2011
LOWER BALL JOINT ON RIGHT-FRONT OF VEHICLE IS VERY LOOSE AND ON THE VERGE OF SEPARATING, CAUSING LOSS OF LEFT, FRONT TIRE. CAUGHT BEFORE THIS OCCURRED AND AM HAVING REPLACED. ONLINE SEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON WITH THIS MODEL YEAR (HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2005/JEEP/GRAND_CHEROKEE/SUSPENSION/PROBLEM.ASPX) YET IT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Visibility, Jan 26, 2011
ON A COLD DAY, MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN HIS 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH THE DEFROSTERS ON. HE HEARD A POP AND SAW THE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AND NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THERE HAD NOT BEEN A CHIP OR CRACK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.I CALLED CHRYSLER TO REPORT THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE REP TOLD ME THAT THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED TO HER. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, WHICH I DID. AFTER 6 DAYS OF GIVING ME THE RUNAROUND, CHRYSLER SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD JUST HAD A JEEP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THE PREVIOUS WEEK. A SECOND SERVICE REP AT CHRYSLER HAD TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT OBVIOUSLY WAS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jan 21, 2011
SUMMARY: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR ARE BREAKING FROM THE DOOR PANEL, THEY ARE LITERALLY HANGING BY A THREAD. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AS I CAN'T GET THE DOORS OPEN SOMETIMES UNLESS I ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN AND REACH THROUGH. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IF IN EMERGENCY WE COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO AND HAS ESCALATED SINCE. I DON'T FEEL AS THOUGH I SHOULD BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. CHRYSLER IS EVEN DENYING THAT THEY KNOW OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS!
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 21, 2011
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, PLASTIC DOOR PANEL AND HANDLE ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED AND OR BROKEN BEHIND WHERE THE PULL HANDLE IS. JEEP REFUSES TO FIX THIS ISSUE WITHOUT CHARGING OVER 3K FOR PARTS AND LABOR. FAILURE ON DRIVE AND PASSENGER DOOR @ 50K MILES. HANDLES ARE NOW JUST FLOATING IN DOOR CAVITY. SERIOUS BASIC SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE MAKE THEM FIX THIS VIA RECALL. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 17, 2011
I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. THE HANDLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR BROKE FROM THE DOOR PANEL. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE A PERSON SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE. I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE THE DOOR PANEL BECAUSE OF THIS SAFETY CONCERN. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR PANELS ARE NOW CRACKED AROUND THE HANDLES AND IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY BREAK COMPLETELY. I WILL THEN BE FORCED TO REPLACE THOSE DOOR PANELS AS WELL. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE DOOR PANELS BECAUSE CHRYSLER DESIGNED THEM POORLY. OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. APPARENTLY, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT OWN THIS SAME VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE CONSIDERED A RECALL AND CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!!! *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 17, 2011
17JAN11 -- DOOR HANDLE FAULTY -- I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT TWO HAVE CRACKED AT THE DOOR HANDLE. IF THEY CONTINUE TO FALL APART THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WILL BE TRAPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO FIX OR HELP WITH THE $1,400.00 BILL FOR JUST THE TWO DOOR PANELS. IF THE BATTERY WERE TO DIE YOU WOULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE, OR IF YOU WERE FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN A LAKE YOU COULD NOT GET OUT. MY FRIEND HAS EXPLAINED THIS TO CHRYSLER AND THEY DO NOT FEEL THAT IT IS A CONCERN THAT THEY HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT. I EXPLAINED THAT I WOULD SEND PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE TO SHOW IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, AND GARAGE KEPT (NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE), ADULT DRIVEN. WHY DID THE OTHER TWO PANELS CRACK, THEY HAVE NO ANSWER. *TR
Structure, Jan 13, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE UNLIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE PLASTIC SUPPORT DEVICE HAD BROKEN ON ALL FOUR DOORS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $2,610. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 8, 2011
TWO OF MY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE JUST BREAKING OFF . *LN
Fuel system, Gasoline, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 6, 2011
ALL INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ARE CRACKED AROUND THE DOOR HANDLES. THREE OUT OF FOUR DOOR HANDLES HAVE SNAPPED OFF AND THE VERY LAST ONE IS HANGING ON BY A THREAD. THE HANDLES SEEM TO BE ATTACHED TO THE ACTUAL DOOR PANEL WHICH IS COMPRISED OF HARD PLASTIC. THE DESIGN OF THE DOOR PANEL AND THE HANDLE BEING ATTACHED IS BAD AND A SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU CAN'T EXIT THE VEHICLE IF YOUR CAR DIES AND YOU HAVE NO POWER TO OPEN THE WINDOWS. ADDITIONALLY, IF YOU NEED TO FORCE THE DOORS OPEN FROM THE INSIDE DUE TO A WRECK, CAR ON FIRE, PANICKING ETC., 9X'S OUT OF TEN YOU DON'T HAVE HANDLES AND ANY WEIGHT OR PRESSURE TO REMAINING HANDLES IF ANY WHILE CAUSE THEM TO JUST SNAP OFF. MY CAR SMELLS OF GAS CONSTANTLY AND THE LIGHT COMES ON TO TELL ME TO CHECK THE GAS CAP. I EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE GAS CAP AFTER CHECKING IT ALL OF THE TIME AND NOW THE CAR JUST SMELLS OF GAS AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES. I'VE HAD THE CAR CHECKED BY MECHANICS AND THE JEEP DEALER TO NO RESOLVE. THE CONSTANT GAS SMELLS GIVE ME BAD HEADACHES AS WELL AS CONCERN WHEN I'M DRIVING. *TR