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.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 18, 2008
THE RACK AND PINION ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND MAKES CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF NOISE WHEN DECREASING IN SPEED. CAR HAS 47,000 MILES AND BEFORE MY WARRANTY WAS UP AT 36,000 I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REAR END INSPECTION AND THEY FOUND "NO PROBLEMS." THIS IS FRAUD, AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY $1350 TO HAVE THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jun 14, 2008
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ON MY 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP FLICKERS ON AND OFF AT TIMES. IT CAUSES MY HEADLIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE TO GO OUT DURING NIGHT TIME DRIVING. I INITIALLY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR JAN 2008. THE PART WAS ORDERED BUT NEVER CAME IN. I TOOK IT AGAIN TO CHRYSLER JEEP DEALERSHIP FOR THE SAME CONCERN AND HAVE LEARNED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE IS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THIS IS A NECESSARY PART FOR SAFE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HOW CAN IT BE ON BACK ORDER UNLESS IT WAS SOMETHING DEFECTIVE TO BEGIN WITH? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2008
OUR 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 5.7L HAS STALLED OUT THREE TIMES AFTER PURCHASING USED IN 2007. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE TRAVELING 65 MILES PER HOUR ON AN INTERSTATE AND ONCE WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTS DOWN, INCLUDING ELECTRONICS. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE HAS RESTARTED WITHOUT TROUBLE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED ON HER VEHICLE, AND WOULD ALSO TURN OFF AND NOT BACK ON. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD ALSO FLICKER. ON APPROXIMATELY 6-8 OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AND THE STARTING FAILURE WAS RESOLVED; HOWEVER, THE HEADLIGHTS STILL FLICKERED APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE TIME THEY WERE ACTIVATED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Tires, May 28, 2008
TIRE PRESSURE SENSING VALVE STEMS. 3 OF THE 4 VALVE STEMS HAVE CRACKED AND BROKEN AROUND THE THREAD AREA OF THE CAP RESULTING IN TIRE PRESSURE LOSS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 3, 2008, crash
I OWN A CAR WASH IN BELVIDERE, IL AND ON 4-6-08, WE HAD A CUSTOMER BRING THEIR 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE IN, WE PUT IT IN OUT TUNNEL AND RAN IT THROUGH OUR AUTOMATIC WASH IN NEUTRAL, AND AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL A DRIVER GOT IN, PUT THE JEEP IN PARK..STARTED IT, AND THE JEEP TOOK OFF RACING DOWN A DITCH AND ONTO A MAJOR STREET. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE DRIVER CRASHED IT INTO A CEMENT LIGHT POLE. THE JEEP IS TOTALED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT IT CAME CLOSE TO RUNNING OVER FOUR CUSTOMERS THAT WERE STANDING, WAITING FOR THEIR CARS TO BE DONE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS SAME JEEP AN ANOTHER WASH FACILITY. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE WE HAVE HAD AT OUT SITE IN TWO YEARS. HELP!! *TR
Steering, May 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A 360 DEGREE SPIN. THE CONTACT'S WIFE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MAY 2, 2008. THE FAILURE ALWAYS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNING LEFT AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALER FOR ITS 30,000 MILE MAINTENANCE AND NO FAILURES WERE IDENTIFIED AT THAT TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,100.
Suspension, Apr 30, 2008
NO EVENTS LEAD TO FAILURE THAT CAN BE RECALLED. THE UPPER DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE KNUCKLE, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL, FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT ONLY 15 MPH. THIS WAS WITNESSED BY AN OAKLAND COUNTY (MICHIGAN-HOME OF CHRYSLER HEADQUARTERS) SHERIFF. UPON MY INVESTIGATION, I FOUND REFERENCE TO AT LEAST 4 CHRYSLER SUV PRODUCTS WITH AN UNCOMMONLY HIGH RATE OF FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 30, 2008
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IDLER PULLEY BROKE RESULTING IN A NEED FOR REPLACEMENT ALONG WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT. *TR
Power train, Apr 28, 2008
I OWN A 2005 JEEP, GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 39,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY I HAD TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN APPLYING THE GAS. I COASTED THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE RODE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND GOT OFF THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. I HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. *TR
Structure, Apr 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT PROPPED UP THE HYDRAULIC HOOD IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE HOOD CAME DOWN ABRUPTLY ONTO THE CONTACT'S HEAD AND BACK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,315 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,260.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHENEVER AN OBJECT TOUCHES THE IGNITION KEY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN UPDATED 07/03/08
Suspension, Apr 22, 2008
OUR 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE HAS 16,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. I MADE A RIGHT TURN AND IN THE MIDDLE OF MY TURN, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. I LOST MY BREAKS BUT BECAUSE I WAS GOING SO SLOW I SOON CAME TO A STOP. I CALLED LONE STAR JEEP CHRYSLER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THEM. A CHRYSLER ENGINEER CAME TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED I HAD A COLLISION. IN ESSENCE THEY SAID I WAS LYING. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND I STATED THE INCIDENT EXACTLY AS IT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE IS STILL BEING REPAIRED AND IT WILL BE AT OUR COST. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS HAS REPORTED TODAY THAT THERE HAS BEEN A HISTORY OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS SEPARATING IN JEEPS YET CHRYSLER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 21, 2008, fire
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE AREA AND WAS DESTROYED..I WAS TRAVELING TO NYC FROM VERMONT ON 2/20/08...FIRE TOOK PLACE IN NEWTOWN CT........ *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Electrical system, Apr 9, 2008
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT I'VE OWNED 2 YEARS AND HAVE PUT 28,000 MILES ON IT AND MY BATTERY IS DEAD. NOT REALIZING WHAT A PAIN IT WOULD BE TO GET A NEW BATTERY I THOUGHT OH WELL. WELL UPON CONTACTING EVERY AUTO PLACE AND MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS WITHIN A 25 MILE RADIUS I FOUND OUT THAT NO ONE CARRIES THIS MOPAR/CHRSYLER BATTERY. IT HAS TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED AND TO TOP IT OFF IT GOES FOR BETWEEN 120-150 AND THIS IS THE ONLY CHOICE FOR THIS SUV. PER THE DEALERSHIPS THE BATTERY DOES COME WITH A 72 MONTH WARRANTY AT LEAST. SO I CALL CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY WILL PRORATE THE BATTERY BEING I'VE ONLY THE JEEP 2 YEARS AND IT'S ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. WELL OF COURSE THEY SAY NO. WHEN YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THEIR CARS THE BATTERY IS ONLY WARRANTED FOR 36 MONTHS OR 36,000 MILES BUT IF I GO BUY THE EXACT SAME BATTERY NOW THEY WILL WARRANTY IT FOR 72 MONTHS. TO ME THIS DOES NOT SOUND ACCURATE BUT THEY REFUSE TO HELP IN ANYWAY. THEY SAID THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I AM NOT ASKING FOR SOMETHING FOR FREE BUT I BELIEVE THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PRORATED. *TR
Power train, Apr 1, 2008
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER I HAVE DRIVEN MY VEHICLE IN HEAVY RAIN ON WET ROADS OR WENT THROUGH A CAR WASH THEN PARKED IT, WHEN I GO TO LEAVE THE AREA IT WILL TAKE OFF (ACCELERATE) AS SOON AS IT IS IN GEAR, MY FOOT IS NOT ON THE GAS IT JUST TAKES OFF, SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST STALL AFTER IT DOES THIS OTHER TIMES IT KEEPS RUNNING AND I AM ABLE TO CONTROL IT. FORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS, BUT IT IS QUITE A SCARY EXPERIENCE. MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE WAS AFTER I HAD BEEN TO A CAR WASH. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 24, 2008
2005 JEEP ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY, THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. I HAD THE CAR INSPECTED WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ON, IT PASSED THE SAFETY INSPECTION, BUT NOT EMMISIONS.THE RAPID OIL CCHANGE CENTER DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE EMISSION PROBLEM WAS, THEY TOLD ME I IHAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I MADE APPOINTMNET WITH DEALER,, I DROP CAR OFF, THE DARN LIGHT IS OFF!!!! THE DEALER SAY THEY CANNOT HELP ME, MY LEASE IS UP IN TWO MONTHS,AND THAT I HAVE 6 DAYS LEFT ON THE EMMISION WARRENTY AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNLESS THE LIGHT IS ON.... I KNOW THAT LIGHT WILL COME BACK ON THE 7TH DAY. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION THE LIGHT WAS ON BECAUSE THE INSPECTION WOULDN'T CLEAR A FEW DAYS BACK......I WANT THE WARRENTY EXTENDED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 17, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER ALSO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15432 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16000.
Structure, Equipment, Feb 20, 2008
WATER POURS IN THROUGH THE A PILLARS AND WHERE THE GARAGE OPENER IS. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IN THE WINTER MONTHS, WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS REALLY COLD. THIS HAPPENED 2 OR 3 TIMES LAST WINTER (2006) AND NOW IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 DAYS. THE PATTERN IS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS SNOW ON ROOF AND IT GETS REALLY COLD THEN WARMS UP A LITTLE THE WATER POURS IN. THE CARPET IS SOAKED. I CAN HEAR THE ICE MOVING AROUND IN THE A PILLARS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE DEALER CAN'T SIMULATE THIS. THEY PUT THE VEHICLE IN A ROOM AND RUN WATER OVER IT. I THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WATER FREEZING INSIDE AND EXPANDING THEN WHEN IT WARMS UP IT JUST POURS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CHECKED THE SUNROOF AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I THINK IT COULD BE THE GASKETS FOR THE LUGGAGE RACK COULD BE CRACKED OR LOOSE, THUS WATER GETTING IN. I CAN'T EXPLAIN WHY IT DOESN'T DO IT WHEN IT JUST RAINS. *TR
Power train, Feb 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 15-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHEN THE GEARS SHIFTED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY FOUND WATER INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V396000). APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS LATER THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR MORE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSED EACH FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,690 AND CURRENT MILEAGE 60,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 4, 2008
WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP, ENGINE DIES AND VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MAKING VEHICLE EXTREMELY UNSAFE. THIS HAS JUST BEGUN HAPPENING ON THIS VEHICLE AT APPROX. 28,000 MILES. HOWEVER, IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST TWO DAYS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 17, 2008
THE STALLING PROBLEM WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED TO THE DEALERS TECHNICIANS AT 9,007 MILES. IT OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE COASTING OR BRAKING. THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, INDICATING "[NO CODES] STORED; COULD NOT DUPLICATE CONDITION" ON THE REPAIR FORM, AND SENT IT HOME WITH ME. KNOWING THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO UNTIL A STALL COULD BE DELIBERATELY DEMONSTRATED, I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT UNTIL SEPTEMBER, WHEN THE STALLING BECAME MORE FREQUENT THAN THE NORMAL EVERY-2-MONTH AVERAGE AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I AGAIN ASKED THEM TO TRACK DOWN THE PROBLEM AND REPAIR IT. THEY FINALLY DECIDED TO ATTACH THEIR CO-PILOT COMPUTER WHICH MONITORS THE JEEP'S SYSTEMS AND HAVE ME DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE. IF IT STALLED, I WAS TO PRESS A BUTTON TO CAPTURE THE PREVIOUS AND FUTURE 30 SECONDS OF VEHICLE ACTIVITY. ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE THE CO-PILOT WAS ATTACHED, A STALL OCCURRED. I PRESSED THE CO-PILOT TRIGGER TO CAPTURE THE DATA BOTH TIMES. WHEN THEY GOT THE JEEP BACK, THEY SAID THERE WAS SOMETHING INDICATING THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING ON TWO OCCASIONS. CHRYSLER RECOMMENDED THEY REPLACE THE EGR VALVE AND THE PURGE SOLENOID, WHICH THEY DID. THIS MORNING IT STALLED AGAIN. I UPDATED CHRYSLER AND THE DEALER ABOUT THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT CHRYSLER'S ENGINEERS HAVE INSTRUCTED THEM TO PERFORM NO SERVICE - NO REPLACEMENTS AND NO TROUBLESHOOTING - ON MY JEEP UNTIL A MECHANIC CAN DEMONSTRATE ANOTHER ENGINE STALL. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING THREAD ON JEEPFORUM.COM. I SUBMITTED THIS THREAD'S INFORMATION TO THE DEALER TECH'S, BUT I CANNOT TELL HOW MUCH GOOD IT DID. MY JEEP STILL STALLS AND CHRYSLER STILL HAS NO FIX FOR IT. THIS THREAD CALLS OUT COMMANDERS AND GRAND CHEROKEES, FROM 2005 THROUGH 2008. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS AND WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM, AND IT HAS "RECALL" WRITTEN ALL OVER IT. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS ATTENTION AND IT NEEDS IT NOW. HTTP://JEEPFORUM.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=253493. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Interior lighting, Jan 11, 2008
SAFETY RECALL 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE/TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY/SHUDDERS ON HIGHWAY &WHEN SPEEDING UP/ SLOWING DOWN. JEEP SERVICED ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR RECALL OVER 36 MONTHS. REPAIRED INCORRECTLY ON 1ST VISIT TO DEALER SERVICE. BROUGHT IN 4 SUBSEQUENT TIMES/APPROX. EVERY 10,000 MI- TO FIX SAME ISSUE TRANSMISSION/ FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER/SHUDDER. DEALER ARGUED NO RECALL OF THIS ITEM, DESPITE HAVING NHTSA RECALL INFO/MY VIN WAS NOTED ON RECALL. DEALER REFUSED TO WAIVE $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY FEE EACH TIME JEEP BROUGHT BACK. DEALER INSISTED MOPAR PARTS HAVE 9,000 MI WARRANTY/ I WOULD PAY FOR REPAIR B/C I DROVE 10,000 MI SINCE PREVIOUS REPAIR. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE RENTAL CAR DESPITE 5-7 DAY S TO REPAIR. RECALL STATES A LOANER VEHICLE TO BE PROVIDED IF SCHEDULED REPAIR WOULD TAKE >1+DAYS. A LOCAL 5 STAR JEEP/CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO SERVICE JEEP AFTER THEIR INITIAL RECALL REPAIR FAILED AT 10,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE JEEP BACK TO DEALERSHIP I LEASED IT FROM. DEALERSHIP MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS NOT HIS PROBLEM TO FIX & 5 STAR JEEP NAME DID NOT MEAN ANYTHING TO HIM. SAID HE WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL. I BROUGHT JEEP TO THE LEASING DEALERSHIP- THEY REFUTED CLAIMS OF A RECALL & TOLD ME TO PAY FOR ALL REPAIRS & LOANER CAR. IT WASN'T UNTIL 4TH&5TH TIME JEEP WAS IN FOR SERVICE THAT A LOANER CAR WAS PROVIDED BECAUSE I TOLD DEALER I WAS PURSUING OHIO LEMON LAW. THE LAST TIME I BROUGHT JEEP IN FOR SERVICE OF THIS RECALL ITEM, I WAS TOLD TO GO ON A DRIVE WITH SERVICEMAN TO VERIFY PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME IT WAS TORQUE CONVERTER & NOT TO FIX IT B/C HE DIDN'T THINK THERE WOULD BE A FIRES FROM LEAK. I SHOWED HIM NHTSA RECALL. HE SAID I WOULD PAY FOR MOPAR PARTS B/C THEY WERE OUT OF WARRANTY @ 12,000 MILES. I TOLD HIM I HAD 10,000 MILES SINCE LAST SERVICE. HE SPOKE TO MANAGER & THEY SERVICED JEEP. JEEP IS AGAIN SHUDDERING/CLUNKING. *TR