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.
Air bags, Sep 13, 2010, crash
WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING APPROX 30MPH HIT ANOTHER CAR (T-BONE) TRAVELING APPROX 50MPH WITH MAJOR INTRUSION TO OPPOSING CAR WITH SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY CAR THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS WAS REPORTED TO COLLISION CENTER THROUGH DEALER POSSIBLY SENDING CAR TO GET TESTED FOR FAULTY AIRBAGS. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 10, 2010
2 OF 4 INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ARE BROKEN. I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE PANELS DUE TO COST AND WORKING AROUND THE PROBLEM FOR NOW. *TR
Power train, Sep 10, 2010
WE OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS 2 YEARS OLD AND AT 35,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THIS WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. MY HUSBAND WAS KIND OF CONCERNED THAT THEY HAD THE PART IN STOCK FOR A TWO YEAR OLD VEHICLE BUT WE HAD IT FIXED AND WENT ON. NOW IT IS THREE YEARS LATER AT 89,000 MILES AND THE SAME PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY WANT US TO PAY 750 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. WE FILED A CASE WITH CHRYSLER AND THEY WANT US TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED FOR 89.00 AT THEIR DEALER AND THEN THEY WILL DISCUSS WHETHER THEY WILL HELP PAY FOR IT OR NOT. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON THE WEB THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. OUR CAR WILL LIGHT UP ALL THE GEARS WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY DUE TO THE ENGINE NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT GEAR WE ARE IN. I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO WORRY THAT THEY FIXED IT AND HELPED US THIS TIME BUT IN 2-3 YEARS WE HAVE TO DO THIS ALL OVER AGAIN FOR THE SAME PART. THE GENTLEMAN MY HUSBAND FIRST TALKED TO AT THE DEALER WE CONSULTED BEFORE TALKING WITH CHRYSLER STATED THAT HE HAS ALSO REPLACED THIS SAME PIECE IN HIS CHRYSLER 300 TWICE. I HAVE ALSO SEEN ON THE CAR FORUMS THAT THE JEEP COMMANDER IS DOING THE SAME THING AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OUT THERE ABOUT THE 05 JEEP CHEROKEE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY CHRYSLER CONTINUES TO PUT THIS PART THAT IS OBVIOUSLY NOT WORKING IN THEIR VEHICLES. THIS IS CAUSING ISSUES FOR THE CARS AND I AM NOT CONVINCED I WANT ANOTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT. THE GEAR SHIFT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING PARTS REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN AROUND MANY VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL OR SOMETHING HASN'T BEEN DONE ON THIS PARTICULAR PART. WHY WOULD THEY NOT FIND A NEW WAY TO DO THIS TYPE OF GEAR SHIFT THAT DOESN'T FALL APART IN TWO YEARS OF DRIVING. THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT A RACE CAR OR EVEN A 4WD. I JUST WANT TO GET HELP IN CASE OTHERS ARE STILL DEALING WITH THIS. *TR
Power train, Sep 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. PERIODICALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN IT ON AND OFF AND IT WOULD THEN RESTART RIGHT A WAY INCLUDING RESETTING OF THE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SHIFTER CONTROL AND A TRANSMISSION MODULE. THE COST FOR THE REPAIRS WERE $1425. THE JEEP MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,600.
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 7, 2010
I AM REPORTING A VERY BIG SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED V8 HEMI INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AS IT IS MADE OF VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND I HAVE THE FOUR HANDLES RIPPED OFF ON MY VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE FROM OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR IF THE CAR IS DAMAGED WHERE I CAN NOT BRING DOWN THE WINDOWS I WILL BE STUCK INSIDE THE CAR. WHEN I TRIED TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT PARTS I FOUND IT IS OUT OF STOCK AND BACKORDERED. IT MIGHT TAKE FEW MONTHS BEFORE I GET IT. THIS JUST SHOW HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM AND HOW MANY CARS ARE INVOLVED. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 6, 2010
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED EDITION INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BREAKING OFF. 3 OF THE 4 DOOR HANDLES ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE, JEEP OBVIOUSLY HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT NEEDS A RECALL ISSUED. *TR
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 5, 2010
I BOUGHT MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN APRIL 2010 SO I HAVE HAD IT FOR 5 MONTHS. IN THAT 5 MONTHS THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN AND FALLEN INTO THE DOOR, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR HAS CRACKED AND WILL BE COMPLETELY BROKEN SOON, THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HANDLE IS JUST BEGINNING TO CRACK SO THE ONLY ONE THAT REALLY WORKS 100% IS THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE. I HAVE AN EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY THAT WE PURCHASED AND WERE TOLD THE ONLY THING IT DIDN'T COVER WAS THE DVD PLAYER...WELL THEY LIED! ABOUT A MONTH AFTER WE BOUGHT THE JEEP WHILE DRIVING THE AC WOULD SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING ON THE DASH WOULD START TO BLINK ON AND OFF AND THEN SUDDENLY STOP, I TOOK IT IN AND ALL THEY SAID WAS WE COULD NOT GET IT TO DO IT AGAIN. WE RECENTLY HAD THE REAR DIFFERENTIALS REPAIRED DUE TO THEM GOING OUT, THEY ACTUALLY COVERED THAT UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE ONLY OTHER ISSUE IS SOMETIMES WHILE STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT AND IDLE THE JEEP WILL SEEM LIKE IT WANTS TO DIE BUT NEVER DOES. I ONLY HAVE 56000 MILES ON MY CAR AND HAVE OWNED IT 5 SHORT MONTHS AND HAVE HAD ALL OF THESE ISSUES, MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE DOOR HANDLES BECAUSE NOT ONLY CAN MY 3 KIDS NOT GET OUT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY, BUT WHERE THE PLASTIC HAS CRACKED IT HAS SHARP EDGES AND THEY COULD EASILY CUT THEIR HANDS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE THAT HAPPENS! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE, AN INJURED CHILD????? *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Traction control system, Sep 5, 2010
AFTER ONLY 31,000 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ON A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FAILED TO WORK, CAUSING ERRATIC STOPPING, MOVING AND BRAKING. THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO BE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO AVOID A CRASH. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS MADE OF DEFECTED PLASTIC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE DEFECT. THE DOOR HANDLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 1, 2010
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. 3 OF MY 4 HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF. JEEP CHARGES $700.00 TO REPLACE THIS. IT IS A JOKE, CONSIDERING I HAVE USED THE BACKSEAT DOOR HANDLES MAYBE 15 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD IT SINCE 2007. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OR SEEN DOOR HANDLES ON ANY VEHICLE COMPLETELY BREAK OFF OUT OF NO WHERE. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 31, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER IN OPERATION WHEN IT SUDDENLY FAILED ALONG WITH THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL.THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTROL MODULE AND BATTERY WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 31, 2010
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 42275 MILES, THE DOOR PANELS ON THE REAR DOORS ARE BROKEN AT THE DOOR HANDLES AND THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. ADDITIONALLY, BOTH FRONT DOOR PANELS ARE CRACKED AT THE DOOR HANDLES AND MORE THAN LIKELY WILL BREAK SOON. HAVE INQUIRED WITH LOCAL BODY SHOP AND NEW DOOR PANELS ARE APPROXIMATELY $450 EACH AND ARE OF THE SAME DESIGN. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 26, 2010
THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF THE DOOR PANELS. THE PERSON SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR ON THAT SIDE. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT WILL COST OVER $1000 TO REPLACE THE PANELS. BASED ON ALL OF THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS I'VE HEARD AND READ ABOUT, I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR
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
Electrical system, Aug 8, 2010
I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO FOR MANY YEARS. IT SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME FOR SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THERE ARE THREE MAJOR ISSUES THAT SEEM TO HAPPEN AROUND THE SAME TIME. 1. WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND THE ENGINE IS IDLING IT HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL. IT STALLS AT MANY STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M JUST IDLING THE ENGINE WILL FLUXUATE BETWEEN 400 AND 1000 RPM'S AND THEN IT WILL STALL. 2. WHILE DRIVING I WILL LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH AND THE DASH WILL DING AND CLICK. THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WILL GO TO 0 THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN RUNNING WHILE THIS HAPPENS. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND RE-STARTED THE PROBLEM SEEM TO VANISH. 3. OUT OF NOWHERE THE JEEP WON'T START. ALL I GET IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE IGNITION. THE DASH LIGHTS UP AND THE LIGHTS WORK AND THE RADIO WORKS. THE BATTERY TESTS OUT FINE. I'VE HAD THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND STARTED REPLACED BUT THE ISSUE REMAINS. IT WILL EVENTUALLY START, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURN IN A FEW DAYS. I'VE HAD THE JEEP INTO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR
Visibility, Jul 27, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR CONTINUED TO FAIL AND WOULD CAUSE THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR PANEL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE REGULATOR FOR EACH WINDOW HAD BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,500 AND THE CURRENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Jul 25, 2010
I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SINCE OCTOBER OF 2008. I HAVE BEEN AT MY WIT'S END BECAUSE I HAVE HAD THE ECM REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BATTERY AND STARTER AND THE SAME INTERMITTENT STARTING CONTINUES. I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. PLEASE REFER TO THE LINK BELOW. I URGE YOU TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD FOUR JEEPS AND THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH AND IT SEEMS THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT BEGS FOR AN INVESTIGATION. THE DATE I HAVE INDICATED IS ONLY THE LATEST DATE OF THE INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED SINCE OCTOBER 2008. I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS THIS WEEK STARTING ON JULY 18TH AND ENDING THE 23RD. HTTP://AUTOFORUM.CLASSIFIEDS1000.COM/JEEP GRAND_CHEROKEE/2005_JEEP_GC_NOT_STARTING [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 18, 2010
FRONT DOOR HAS POOR QUALITY PLASTIC WHICH CAUSES DOOR TO BECOME INOPERABLE IN JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005 MODELS. PLEASE INSPECT QUALITY, DEALER REFUSES TO HELP, AND WHILE RESEARCHING TO REPLACE PANEL, DUE TO HUGE SAFETY CONCERNS WE CAME ACROSS MANY OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD NOT FUNCTION WHICH INCLUDED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONDUCT A RESEARCH REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND FOLLOW UP WITH THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN RESPONSIVE TO HIM CONCERNING THE SAFETY DEFECTS WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Electrical system, Jul 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND BEGAN FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.