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.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 11, 2010
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS BEEN STALLING WHEN AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I COME TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN I STOP AT A RED LIGHT, IN PARKING LOTS AND SLOWING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAYS THE TRUCK BEGINS SLOWING DOWN AND SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY. WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART IT HAS BEEN STARTING BACK UP. I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW THERE WERE RECALLS FOR JEEPS STALLING, HOWEVER WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, BRADSHAW JEEP IN OAKVILLE CT AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY JEEP WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND I WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR ANYTHING THEY WOULD NEED TO WORK ON IN THE TRUCK IF GRAND CHEROKEES WERE RECALLED FOR STALLING AND I'M NOW CALLING TO SAY MINE IS STALLING, IT IS ODD TO ME THAT THEY RESPOND MY JEEP IS NOT PART OF THE SAME PROBLEM/RECALL. IT'S DOING THE SAME THING. IN THE PAST WEEK ALONE MY TRUCK HAS STALLED THREE TIMES, MONDAY WHILE I WAS COMING TOWARDS A TRAFFIC LIGHT SLOWING DOWN TO TURN, LAST NIGHT PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THIS MORNING STOPPING AT A MAIN INTERSECTION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE TRUCK BEHIND ME ALMOST DROVE INTO ME, WE WERE LUCKY IT WENT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE JEEP AT THIS POINT. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 10, 2010
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD 2005- WE HAVE 4 DRIVERS IN OUR FAMILY 2 ADULTS AND 2 TEENAGERS. OUR JEEP WILL SUDDENLY CUT OUT AND TURN OFF WHILE WE ARE ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 PLUS SPEEDS THE CAR JUST DIES EVERYTHING JUST LOCKS OFF AND THE CAR IS JUST DEAD. IT HAS HAPPENED OVER 6 TIMES. YOU ARE ON A FREEWAY AND SOMEHOW HAVE TO MANEUVER OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. ITS VERY SCARY. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES MY HUSBAND ONCE AND MY DAUGHTER ONCE. THE CAR ALSO DOESN'T START RIGHT AWAY ONCE YOU ARE ON THE SHOULDER. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION NO RHYME OR REASON AND NO WARNING I HAVE READ OTHER JEEPS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *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
Power train, Mar 8, 2010
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNEXPECTED THROTTLE SURGE. NO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED SO FAR. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND NOW FRIENDS WITH THE SAME MODEL CAR BUT DIFFERENT YEARS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME. *TR
Power train, Mar 8, 2010
I HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION AS THE RECALL NOTICE DESCRIBED BELOW. THAT IS, 8 OUT OF 10 TIMES, WHENEVER I TURN ON THE AIRCONDITIONING (PARTICULARLY IN WEATHER ABOVE 90 DEGREES) THE CAR SHUTTERS IF ASKED TO PULL FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS PROBLEM IS PARTICULARLY BAD AND MORE PREDICTABLE TO OCCUR IF REVERSING; I.E., BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. OVER THE LAST 3-4 YEARS, I HAVE ASKED TWO OR THREE DEALERSHIPS TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER, CITING THE RECALL BELOW, BUT THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO WAY MY CAR COULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE ADJUSTED THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ON THE AIR CONDITIONER -- THIS DID NOT HELP. ----------------- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V396000 SUMMARY: 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. CONSEQUENCE: 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. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED. *TR
Interior lighting, Electrical system, Mar 7, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TO WORK SATURDAY MARCH 6 I NOTICE THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD BLINK EVERY ONCE IN THE WHILE, I WAS DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN NEW JERSEY @65 MILES HOUR,IT WAS A VERY SCARE EXPERIENCE SINCE I DID NOT KNOWN IF THE ENGINE WOULD CUT OUT AND I WOULD LOOSE STEERING AND BREAKING , AND AFTER ALL THE TOYOTA PROBLEMS I WAS ALMOST IN PANIC. PLEASE LET ME KNOWN IF THERE IS ANY OTHER COMPLAINS LIKE MINE , SINCE THERE IS NO RECALLS FOR THIS KIND OF A PROBLEM ON YOUR WEB SITE. [XXX] *TR
Power train, Feb 27, 2010
THE BEZEL ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED BY THE GEAR SHIFT SLEEVE BUNCHING, WHICH PREVENTED THE GEAR SHIFT FROM STAYING IN "DRIVE". WITHOUT ANY PHYSICAL MANIPULATION, THE GEARS SHIFTED FROM "DRIVE" TO "NEUTRAL". *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THE CAR STARTED TO STALL SPORADICALLY. AT FIRST IT JUST STARTED WHEN I STOPPED AT THE LAMP POSTS OR STOP SIGNS, AFTER IT STARTED TO STALL SPORADICALLY ANYTIME. I LOOKED UP ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT JEEP ALREADY RECALLED SEVERAL GRAND CHEROKEES BECAUSE OF THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. I CALLED JEEP LINE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE SERVICE AS IT COULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. I TOOK MY JEEP TO THE SERVICE (JOHN HOFFER, TOPEKA, KS) ON 2/22/2010 WHEN THEY CHANGED SOME PUMP AND THEY SAID IT IS FIXED; IT WAS NOT AND THE CAR DIED ON ME 3 TIMES, I TOOK BACK THE CAR TO THE SERVICE AND THEY TOLD CALLED ME THAT I HAVE A FRONT CONTROL MODULE ISSUE AND WE NEED TO CHANGE IT. I CALLED JEEP RIGHT AWAY GAVE THEM MY VIN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT YES IT WAS A RECALL ISSUE ABOUT THIS MODULE, BUT THEY ARE SORRY MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALLED ONES AND I HAVE TO PAY THE 1200 USD TO CHANGE THE MODULE. MY QUESTIONS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE THIS SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE COULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY? IF JEEP RECALLED SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE HOW COULD THEY SAY THAT IT I NOT THEIR PROBLEM? *TR
Suspension, Feb 18, 2010
WHILE SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE, FRONT END THUMPS LOUDLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A RUBBER SPACER THAT HAS FAILED AND THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO ORDER THE PART. THE DEALER THEN INFORMED US THAT THIS PART WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THAT WE SHOULD BE CAREFUL WHILE DRIVING, SUE TO THE FACT THAT IF THIS CONNECTION WHERE THE RUBBER WAS BREAKS, IT COULD CAUSE US TO CRASH. WE HAVE CHECKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS AND LOCAL MECHANICS AND ALL STATE THE SAME AND THAT THE PART IS STILL ON BACK ORDER. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 10, 2010
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE BROKE OFF. THERE IS ONLY ONE DOOR HANDLE LEFT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I HAVE ALREADY REPORTED THIS TO CHRYSLER BUT THEY SAID I BOUGHT A USED CAR 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE, AS IS. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE OCTOBER 2008. THE VEHICLE LOOKED NEW, IT ONLY HAD 29,000 MILES. THE DOOR HANDLES BROKE ALONG WITH THE CASING WITH NO FORCE WHAT SO EVER. I TOLD CHYSLER THAT I HAVE YOUNG GRAND CHILDREN, THAT IF AN ACCIDENT IS TO OCCUR THERE IS NO WAY THE CHILDREN CAN GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I LIVE IN BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS WHERE THE WEATHER GETS VERY HOT IN THE SUMMER. IF EVER ONE OF MY CHILD GETS IN THE VEHICLE AND LOCKS HIM/HER SELF IN, THERE IS NO WAY THE CHILD CAN GET OUT. THE TEMPERATURES IN THE SUMMER SOMETIMES REACH 100 DEGREES. RIGHT NOW, THE DRIVER HAS TO GET OUT FIRST AND OPEN THE DOOR FOR EVERYONE ELSE. MY WIFE, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, LOWERS THE WINDOW FIRST AND OPENS THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. EVEN MY WIFE, IF BY CHANCE I TURN OFF THE MOTOR GET OFF THE VEHICLE AND WALK AWAY, THERE IS NO WAY MY WIFE CAN GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. SHE CAN NOT REACH THE DRIVERS HANDLE OR CROSSOVER THE SHIFT GEAR TO GET ACCROSS TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE RUNNING IN ORDER FOR THE WINDOW'S MOTOR TO WORK TO LOWERE THE WINDOW. I AM JUST LETTING YOU KNOW, MAYBE THERE ARE OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AT AN AUTO DEALER CHEVOLET THAT HE SAW A JEEP JUST LIKE MINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THE HANDLES BROKEN. I WILL BE REPORTING THIS TO MY INSURANCE ALLSATE, FOR SAFETY REASONS IN CASE AN ACCIDENT EVER OCCURS. I READ THE ARTICLE ON THE TOYOTA RECALL, CONCERNING FARMERS INSURANCE WHERE THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Power train, Feb 3, 2010
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE GETS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR WHEN STARTING UP FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THIS IS RANDOM, AND HAPPENS ONLY ONCE EVERY 15 TO 20 STOPS. THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET IT TO SHIFT IS TO MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I CALLED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALER. AS THE CAR IS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY IT COSTS ME $100 EACH TIME I TAKE IT IN. *TR
Equipment, Jan 27, 2010
BLENDER DOOR ON HEAT/AIR BROKEN AFTER ONLY 50,000... *CN
Air bags, Jan 18, 2010
WHEN IT GOES BELOW 20 DEGREES F, THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSES SOMEONE SITTING IN IT WHEN THERE IS NO ONE THERE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT LIGHTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE RED AIRBAG LIGHT LIGHTS. IF I PUSH DOWN AND RELEASE THE SEAT CUSHION, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT GOES OFF, THEN THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES OFF. IN 30 SECONDS, IT ALL COMES BACK ON AND STARTS DINGING THE ALARM AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR QUITE SOME TIME BUT MY JEEP/DODGE DEALER DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO HELP. *TR
Power train, Jan 10, 2010, crash
2005 JEEP AT CAR WASH. PUTTING JEEP FROM PARK TO DRIVE JEEP WENT INTO HIGH REV AND STRUCK CAR SIX FEET IN FRONT OF IT. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH FOUR OF THESE AND HAVE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANYONE HANDLING THESE VERY UNSAFE VEHICLES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 24, 2009
ANYTIME I FILL UP MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH GAS IT DOESN'T SHUT OFF AND OVER FLOWS ALL OVER THE PLACE. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT GAS STATION I FILL UP AT IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND IT DOES SEEM TO BE A RECURRENCE WITH THE JEEP PRODUCT. I HAVE NOT CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM AS OF YET BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH JEEPS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT. A TRIP TO THE GAS PUMP COST $45+ THEN CARWASH 5+ IT'S A PAIN JUST TO GET GAS. YOU ALL SHOULD LOOK INTO RECALLING THE PARTS AND MAKING JEEP FORK OVER THE MONEY TO FIX THIS ISSUES THAT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET SO IT'S CLEARLY A PROBLEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Dec 23, 2009
I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT I PURCHASED NEW. THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND CONTINUES TO CLICK AND MAKE NOISES EVERYTIME I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. IF YOU MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MOVES. I WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND I AM BEING TOLD THERE ARE 785 OF THESE SWITCHES ON BACKORDER AND NO DATE OF RESOLUTION FOR THIS REPAIR. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS SWITCH WILL FAIL AN CAUSE SOME SERIOUS CONDITION INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN THAT WON'T ALLOW ME TO SAFELY OPERATE THE VEHICLE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Dec 17, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE WOULD HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT SWITCH UNTIL THE LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CURRENT WAS 49,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 16, 2009
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE KEEPS STALLING WHILE DRIVING! THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. THERE IS NO STEERING WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND CARS BEHIND ME HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ME! IF YOU SEARCH THE JEEP BLOGS, YOU WILL SEE THIS IS HAPPENING TO EVERYONE! PLEASE HELP. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND IS PUTTING MY LIFE AND MY CHILD'S LIFE IN DANGER. *TR
Air bags, Dec 11, 2009, crash
I WAS DRIVING ON A SNOWY ROAD WHEN MY SUV STARTED TO FISH TAIL AND LOST CONTROL AND HIT A LIGHT POLE DOING ABOUT 25-30 ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY SUV AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *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
Exterior lighting, Dec 3, 2009
HIGH MOUNTED CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, WIRING MALFUNCTION,COMPLETE LIGHT GOES OUT , BUT NO WARNING ON THE DASH BECAUSE THE VEHICLE THINKS ITS STILL WORKING, MOVE THE WIRES IT WORKS BUT THEN STOPS WORKING, I'VE NOTICED IT ON OTHER CHRYSLER TYPE PRODUCTS . EX. DURANGO. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 4, 2009
IN MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, WHILE TRAVELING ON A CONGESTED ROAD, APPROX. 25 MPH, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. LUCKILY, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE HARD. I ATTEMPTED TO TAP GAS PEDAL WITH OTHER FOOT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE TRYING TO FIGHT THROUGH TRAFFIC WITHOUT CRASHING. I ATTEMPTED TO EASE UP ON BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO PULL CAR OVER, TAPPING ON CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON, MAKING SURE THAT WAS OFF. IN A STATE OF SHOCK, I ACTUALLY TURNED THE IGNITION KEY OFF, BUT THE VEHICLE REMAINED GOING. SOON AFTER, I WAS ABLE TO REACH THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE VEHICLE STILL WANTING TO ACCELERATE AND FOOT STILL ON BRAKE. THIS TERRORIZING EPISODE LASTED FOR UNDER A MINUTE BEFORE IT ENDED AS SUDDENLY AS IT STARTED. DUE TO THE SHOCK, I DIDN'T REALIZE I SHOULD HAVE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I DROVE THE CAR HOME VERY SLOW AND CAUTIOUSLY, STILL SHAKING. I DID NOT NOTICE GAUGES ON DASHBOARD AT TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, TEST DRIVING. NO CODES, NO INCIDENT REPLICATED. THROTTLE SYSTEM CHECKED AND CLEANED. NO DIAGNOSIS FOUND, SUGGEST TO CHANGE FLOOR MATS. I HAVE DRIVEN VEHICLE FOR FOUR YEARS, NO COMPLAINTS. THIS IS THE FIRST INCIDENT WHICH SCARED THE HECK OUT OF ME. VEHICLE HAS 37,500 MILES ON IT. HAVING TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND TOWING, WE STILL DO NOT KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. MY WIFE AND I ARE BOTH SCARED! HOPEFULLY, IT WON;T REPEAT ITSELF. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 4, 2009
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 50,000 MILES, HAS HUGE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IT EITHER WILL NOT START AND LEAVES ME STRANDED AT HOME, MARKET, AT NIGHT AFTER WORK, OR.... IF I CAN GET IT RUNNING AFTER 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE ON THE FREEWAY OR SURFACE STREETS AND I AM AFRAID I WILL BE STRANDED AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED OUT NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PARTS TO NO AVAIL. I AS A SINGLE WOMAN DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR AND HAVE ASKED THE MFG AND THE DEALER TO REPLACE IT AGAIN WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Oct 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT OWNS MAXIM ROTORS MODEL# 5115. WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A CLINGING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ROTOR HAD SEPARATED INTO TWO PIECES. THE ROTORS HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND LOST POWER STEERING , AND BRAKES. HE HAD TIME TO DRIVE INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE; HOWEVER, AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AFTER 24 HOURS THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. IN TWO MONTHS THIS HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT HAS DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE FAILURE IS COMMON FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55000.