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.
Electrical system, Oct 20, 2009
NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SIMILAR PROBLEM BEFORE. HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR FLICKER ON AND OFF. OCCURRED FREQUENTLY AFTER CAR RUNNING FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES WITH LIGHTS ON. FIXED PROBLEM BY HAVING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED AT A COST OF $335.00. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKEN BECAUSE THEY WERE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC. THE DOOR HANDLES DISPLAYED SMALL CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BEGAN TO BREAK OFF IN PIECES. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND REQUEST THAT THEY TAKE PICTURES OF THE HANDLE AND SEND THEM TO HEADQUARTERS. SHE WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT WHEN THE PHOTOS ARE RECEIVED SOMEONE FROM HEADQUARTERS WOULD CONTACT HER. NO ONE HAS NOTIFIED THE CONTACT WITHIN THREE WEEKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Suspension, Aug 28, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 46560 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I ENCOUNTERED HEAVY TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL SO I TURNED RIGHT TO CHANGE LANES. AS I TURNED, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF MY VEHICLE AND I COULD NOT MOVE. THE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE SOCKET. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND AM AWAITING A RESPONSE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING . THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES WHICH THERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2009
1. WHILE DRIVING AT A STANDARD VELOCITY OF 55 MPH, THE ENGINE LAMP IN THE DASH BOARD TURNS ON AND THE VELOCITY OF THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DECREASES VERY FAST WITH SHAKING MOTIONS. EVEN THOUGHT THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED TO INCREASE VELOCITY, IT DID NOT RESPOND. THESE HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 4 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE SINCE THE EVENT IS AN INTERMITTENT ONE. 2. UNDER NORMAL USE THE INTERIOR PANELS IN THE AREA OF THE HANDLES GOT BROKEN. TO CORRECT THIS, THE INTERIOR PANELS (4 PANELS) WERE REORDERED. *TR
Power train, Jul 20, 2009, crash
2005 JEEP CHEROKEE WHILE IDLING JUMPED FORM PARK TO REVERSE, HITTING ANOTHER PARKED CAR, ALSO KNOCKED THE OWNER TO THE GROUND WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 16, 2009
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CASINGS DISINTEGRATED AND NO LONGER OPERABLE, CANNOT EXIT VEHICLE FROM EITHER REAR DOOR, AND DRIVER DOOR ALSO CRACKED AND NEARING COMPLETE FAILURE. DEFECTS APPEARED AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND MANUFACTURER NOT RESPONSIVE EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY ISSUE AND APPARENT MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MANUFACTURER QUOTED PRICE IS ABOUT $2,000 TO MAKE 3 DOORS OPERABLE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 16, 2009
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. MY RIGHT FRONT DIRECTIONAL STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. EVEN WHEN KEY IS OFF. I TOOK THE BULBS OUT SO BATTERY WOULD NOT GO DEAD. I AM DRIVING WITHOUT THE FRONT RIGHT DIRECTIONAL. CALLED DEALER, THEY TELL ME THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND IF I BUY ONE FROM EBAY AT $50 IT MAY NOT WORK AND HAS TO BE PROGRAMMED AT DEALER. THEY ARE GOING TO GIVE ME A DISCOUNT PRICE TO REPAIR OF $603. I TOLD THEM TO ORDER THE PART OVER A WEEK AGO, AND TODAY THEY TOLD ME IT IS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN IT COMES IN. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND IF SO SHOULDN'T THEY HAVE A PART SOME WHERE TO REPAIR IT? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 16, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE, THE BRAKES ARE AWFUL. IN FEBRUARY 09 I HAD BRAKE WORK DONE ON THE FRONT AND IN NOVEMBER OF 09 I NEED BRAKE WORK AGAIN BUT THIS TIME I NEEDED ROTORS, THEY FIXED IT FREE OF CHARGE BUT NOW I HAVE STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT HAVE ONLY BEEN 7 MONTHS. THE SHOP SAID THAT THE REASON FOR THIS IS, THEY DON'T MAKE THE BRAKES BIG ENOUGH FOR A SUV BY IT BEING A 6 CYLINDER. SO I GUESS EVERY 6 TO 7 MONTHS I WILL BE GOING FOR BRAKE SERVICE. *TR
Parking brake, Electrical system, Jun 7, 2009, crash
I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN A DRIVEWAY AND TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND PUT MY SON IN THE BACKSEAT. THE VEHICLE GEARSHIFT LEVER WAS PUSHED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS 20 FEET AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. IF THE TRUCK WASN'T THERE IT WOULD HAVE ROLLED EVEN FURTHER INTO THE POND. I'M JUST HOPING THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE, IT COULD'VE KILLED SOMEONE. I AM CONTACTING MY DEALERSHIP TO TRY TO GET THE ISSUE RESOLVED. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED ON MY VEHICLE. YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE P (PARK) POSITION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE LOCK POSITION. TO MOVE THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER OUT OF THE P (PARK) POSITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 27, 2009
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. LETTER FORWARDED FROM FTC-FROM CONGRESSWOMAN GINNY BROWN-WAITE ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *NJ THE CASINGS BEHIND THE INSIDE DOOR LATCH BEGAN TO GRADUALLY DETERIORATE UNTIL ALL FOUR DOOR CASINGS CRACKED WHICH RESULTED IN DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS APPARENT THE MATERIALS USED FOR THE CASINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. A CASE IN POINT WAS THE TWO BACK DOOR CASINGS WHICH DISINTEGRATED IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THOSE DOORS WERE SELDOM USED. *JB
Latches/locks/linkages, May 13, 2009
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LETTER FORWARDED FROM FTC - FROM CONGRESSWOMAN GINNY BROWN-WAITE ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CASINGS BEHIND THE INSIDE DOOR LATCHES BEGAN TO DETERIORATE UNTIL ALL FOUR DOORS CASINGS CRACKED WHICH RESULTED IN DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED IT WAS APPARENT THE MATERIALS USED FOR THE CASINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. A CASE IN POINT, THE TWO BACK DOOR CASINGS DISINTEGRATED IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THOSE DOORS WERE SELDOM USED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 8, 2009
POWER ASSIST BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED; INNER MEMBRANE RUPTURED. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP CAR. PART WAS REPLACED - OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
Seats, Mar 24, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH CLOTH SEATS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE MATERIAL IS MADE OF, AND REALLY DON'T CARE. WATER WILL STAIN THE CLOTH IMMEDIATELY AND IS UNABLE TO BE CLEANED. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING, HOWEVER ALL CLEANERS HAVE WATER IN THEM. MAYBE I COULD TAKE IT TO THE DRY CLEANERS. I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD GO TO THE CLEANERS!!! *TR
Power train, Mar 15, 2009
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT, TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AT 28,000 MILES DUE TO VEHICLE SHUDDERING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UPON ACCELERATION, VEHICLE WAS FINE UNTIL NOW, 36000 MILES AND IS DOING THE SAME THING... *TR
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : STARTER FAILURE REPLACED BY DEALER TWICE. FIRST REPLACED ON 05/20/08. THIS PART FAILED ON 02/16/09 AND WAS REPLACED AGAIN WITH 34447 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 25, 2009
AS I DRIVE MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE( HEMI)THE VEHICLE SIMPLY SHUTS OFF. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD TURN ON THEN THE CAR TURNS OFF. I END UP WITH NO CONTROL. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS AND THEN THE VEHICLE TURNS ON ALL BY ITSELF WHILE IM DRIVING. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I HAD THIS PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS FINE. AS I TOOK IT TO THE GAS STATION ACROSS THE STREET, IT HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES WITNESSED IT AND WERE NICE ENOUGH TO RUN OVER AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SHOP. THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY JUST IN CASE. SINCE THEN IT HAPPENS AT ONCE EVERY TWO MONTHS. CURRENTLY, I HAVE AN AIRBAG ISSUE. THE DEALER CANNOT SEEM TO REPAIR ANY OF THESE ISSUES. THE AIRBAG LIGHTS TURN ON INDICATED THE AIRBAGS ARE OFF BECAUSE IT DOES NOT SENSE ANYONE ON THE SEATS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND I AM WAITING FOR A CALL BACK TO RETURN IT SO THEY CAN INSTALL AN ECM. THEY THINK IT MAY BE THE ISSUE. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH VISIT FOR THE AIRBAGS. SEEMS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE DECEMBER 22ND. IT IS NOW FEB 25. I AM AFRAID OF GOING OVER THE WARRANTY MILES. *TR
Power train, Feb 17, 2009
THE 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE HAS SEVERE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED WITH 10,000 MILES ON. I HAD 5 TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEMS WITHIN 12 MONTHS. TWO OF THESE PROBLEMS LEFT THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE; ONE OF WHICH THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND I WAS STILL NOT HAPPY. I TRADED IN FOR A 2007 BUICK LUCERNE - WHICH HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR. NO MORE CHRYSLER PRODUCTS FOR ME! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 2, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A MASSIVE HESITATION WITH HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND A NEW STARTER WAS INSTALLED. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. HE WENT THROUGH A DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. WHEN HE PLACED EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD STUTTER AND THEN FINALLY CATCH AND INCREASE IN SPEED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A TUNE-UP, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT PINPOINT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,802 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,400. UPDATED 03-04-09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED A CODE FOR THE O2 SENSOR HEATER WAS BEING DISPLAYED. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. UPDATED 03/04/09 *JB
Structure, Jan 22, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. ON THE ENGINE HOOD COVER, THE ORIGINAL AND EXISTING GAS OPERATED HOOD SUPPORT DOES NOT HOLD. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN VERY MANY OPENING AND CLOSINGS OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HOOD SLAMS DOWN AND COULD CAUSE A PERSONAL INJURY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 22, 2008
ON DEC. 21, 2008,WHILE DRIVING DOWN IH-35, MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUDDENLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY STARTED ACCELERATING. I FELT THE PEDAL LEAVE MY FOOT, AND PIN TO THE FLOOR. I TRIED TAPPING IT A FEW TIMES, THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES WITH NO RESULT. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHERE I WATCHED MY RPM GAUGE PIN AT 6000 RPM FOR APPROX. 30 - 45 SECONDS. IT FINALLY WENT BACK TO NORMAL AS I WAS BRINGING IT TO A STOP IN ORDER TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THIS IS THE 3RD AND MOST SEVERE TIME IN 6 MONTHS THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 21, 2008
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ENGINE STALLS OUT TWICE ON INTERSTATE WHILE TRAVELING WITH TOTAL LOSS OF POWER, ONCE IN PARKING GARAGE ON TURN , ONCE GOING UP HILL TWICE AT STOP SIGN , ANOTHER TIME TWICE IN ONE 15 MINUTE TRIP DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED NOTHING. *TR
Power train, Dec 17, 2008
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO AUTOMATIC WITH HEMI ENGINE. SEVERAL TIMES, I HAD THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHEN CHANGING GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. FORTUNATELY, I ALWAYS HAD MY FOOT FIRM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THAT PREVENTED THE VEHICLE TO LAUNCH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDINGS. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 2005 WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AND REPORTED THIS PROBLEM, THEN I CHECKED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS IS NOT A SINGLE CASE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 11, 2008
MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STALLS. NO RHYME NO REASON TO IT. USUALLY LOW SPEED BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE. IT HAS THE 4.7 LITER ENGINE, THIS IS DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO WARNING. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION TO THIS AS NO CODES ARE SET. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 8, 2008
THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ONLY WORKING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ONLY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR VENTS BLOW OUT WARM AIR. THE EVENT STARTED OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2008 AND IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT A JEEP DEALERSHIP AND IS GOING TO COST APPROX. $1,200.00 DOLLARS. APPARENTLY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VENT DOORS AND THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT. THE HEAT MOST LIKELY WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY DUE TO THE DOORS NOT SEALING PROPERLY. *TR