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, Aug 25, 2005
I LEASED A 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE LARDO (V8) ON JUNE 30, 2005. DURING THE FIRST 1.5 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT LOOSING COMPLETE POWER ON 5 SEPERATE OCCASIONS. JUNE 24TH - PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY JUNE 26TH - BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AUGUST 20TH - PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AUGUST 21ST - WHILE TRAVELING 70MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY (US-23) WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH ON US-24 WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS IT WOULD LOOSE COMPLETE POWER (DASH BOARD LIGHTS, RADIO, AND YES POWER STEERING). AFTER THE TWO EXPRESSWAY INCIDENTS I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE AFTER LOOKING AT IT THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING IT OR HOW TO FIX IT SO I COULD PICK UP THE VEHICLE THAT AFTERNOON. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THEY HAD A FEW OF THEIR OWN MECHANICS EXPERIENCE THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT IT JUST WENT AWAY. I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH SEVERAL DIFFERENT MANAGERS BEFORE SPEAKIGN WITH THE DEALERSHIP GENERAL MANAGER. THE FOLLOWING DAY (THE SECOND DAY THEY HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE THEY TOLD ME THEY GAVE ME WRONG INFORMATION AND THIS HAS HEVER HAPPENED BEFORE....THEY WERE AWARE OF 2004 GRAND CHEROKEES HAVING A STARTING PROBLEM NOT A STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME A NEW VEHICLE OR TERMINATE MY LEASE WHEN I REQUESTED IT SINCE I FEEL THIS CAR IS UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE TO DRIVE WITH MY CHILD. THEY HAVE NOW SENT IT HOME WITH A MECHANIC SO HE CAN DRIVE IT BACK AND FORTH TO WORK TO SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THEY HAVE NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED ANY PARTS.
Power train, Aug 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2005, JEEP CHRYSLER CHEROKEE ,AND BEFORE IT HAD 5,000 MILES ON IT THEY HAD TO PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION . IT WAS NOT CHANGING GEARS PROPERLY, AND THERE WAS A SMELL COMING FROM THE CAR LIKE PLASTIC BURNING. SHE NOTICED THIS FROM THE TIME SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ON 8-2-05 SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE. WHEN SHE DROVE IT HOME IT STARTED TO SHAKE VERY BADLY. SHE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD HER THEY HAD TO FLUSH HER TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES BECAUSE IT HAD WATER IN IT. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER (AC) HOSE WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THEY WERE WAITING ON THE PARTS TO COME IN TO FIX IT. CHRYSLER TOLD HER THEY COULD NOT AUTHORIZE A RENTAL/LOANER CAR TO DRIVE.*AK
Structure, Seats, Aug 15, 2005
I ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A CAR SEAT FOR A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT OF MY 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE. HOWEVER, THE HEAD REST INTERFERED WITH PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE CAR SEAT. THE HEAD REST WOULD NOT ALLOW THE SEAT TO BE TIGHTLY MOUNTED TO THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR, BUT RATHER HELD THE CHILD SEAT OUT BY ABOUT 2-3 INCHES. THIS PREVENTED THE SEAT FROM BEING SAFELY INSTALLED. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE HEAD REST FROM THIS VEHICLE. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO GET THIS DONE. BUT WHEN THE HEAD REST IS REMOVED, THERE ARE TWO "PRONGS" THAT PROTRUDE OUT, MAKING THE SITUATION EVEN MORE DANGEROUS. I CALLED CHRYSLER TO GET ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO. THEY SAID GO TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM EITHER. I THEN CALLED CHRYSLER AGAIN, AND THEY INSISTED THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM. BUT IT IS! DAIMLER- CHRYLSER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A DESIGN FLOW. AT THE VERY LEAST THEY SHOULD PROVIDE A LIST OF INFANT CAR SEATS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY INSTALLED -- IF ANY SUCH SEATS EXIST. *JB
Suspension, Wheels, Aug 12, 2005
DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT 15 MPH AND THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE CAME OFF, INCLUDING THE WHEEL AND PART OF THE AXLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE HIT A CAR THAT WAS EMPTY. THE POLICE DID NOT FILE A REPORT. THE OWNER WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED, AND CHRYSLER WAS CONTACTED. THE CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE DID AN INSPECTION. CHRYSLER SENT A LETTER NOTIFYING THE OWNER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT EVEN GIVE THE OWNER A LOANER VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. OWNER DID NOT FEEL THAT INSURANCE COMPANY SHOULD BE CONTACTED SINCE IT WILL CAUSE HIS INSURANCE TO GO UP. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 11, 2005
DT: THE CALLER STATED TWICE WHEN HE STARTE DVEHICLE AND PUT IT INTO GEAR VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE FIRST TIMEWA SON JULY 14, 2005 WHILE SITTING ON THE SIDE OF ROAD WITH A FRIEND, AND THE SECOND TIME HE W ON JULY 16, 2005 ON A DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO GAS PEDAL. *AK
Equipment, Aug 9, 2005
HIGH SIDE AC VALVE SHOWING SIGNS OF OIL LEAKING AROUND THE CAPPED VALVE. UPON REPAIR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE AND THE REPLACED TUBE ARE TWO ASSEMBLIES AND STILL LEAKED FREON. SERVICE DEALER IN TRYING TO STOP THE LEAK TURNED OFF AND DISCHARGED THE FREON WITH THE CUSTOMER STANDING IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Power train, Aug 5, 2005
THIS PARTICULAR 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L LIMITED CONSISTENTLY STALLS AND BECAME A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN IT STALLED ON THE DRIVE-WAY OF THE HOUSE AND ROLLED BACK INTO THE STREET. IN THE PROCESS THE CAR'S PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HIT MY WIFE CAUSING BRUISES AND PAIN ON HER RIGHT ARM. *JB
Visibility, Aug 1, 2005
RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK. *NM
Electrical system, Aug 1, 2005
DT: THE CAR WAS A RENTAL CAR. THE DRIVER RENTED IT LAST WEEK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND DRIVER'S KNEE HIT THE KEY AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. THE DRIVER LOST POWER STEERING, AND HAD TO COME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN ON AN OFF RAMP. THE CAR SHUT OFF AND HE LOST POWER STEERING, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP AGAIN. THE LOCAL CHYRSLER DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A GOVERNMENT MANDATE THAT REQUIRES THAT THE KEY BE LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE OWNER CONTACTED RENTAL COMPANY UPON RETURN, AND MADE A COMPLAINT. THE DRIVER WANTED OTHERS TO KNOW. THE VIN NUMBER NOT LISTED BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS NOT THE OWNER, THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR. *AK
Electrical system, Jul 21, 2005
'05 GC LTD 5.7 L INFORMATION LIGHT (SERVICE FOUR WHEED DRIVE SYSTEM) FLASHES ON CONTIUNALLY IN THE INFORMATION MENU. DEALER KEPT 2 DAYS AND SAYS THEY HAVE TO GET A SENSOR, DEALER SAYS CHRYSLER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment, Jul 20, 2005
DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 2005, JEEP , GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE AIR CONDITION HAD A PART THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON 7-18-05. AND LATER ON 7-20-05 THE BLOWER FAN AND HEATER WOULD ONLY WORK ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. A PART MELTED, AND THERE WERE TOO MANY AMPS BEING DRIVEN TO THE RESISTER. THEY HAD TO THE REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR, RELAY, RESISTER, AND A WIRE HARNESS. *AK
Power train, Jul 19, 2005
DT: TWO MONTHS AGO THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPHON THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REV U BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES WERE PUSHED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL GOING TOO FAST TO STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS BOTH AUTOMATIC AND STANDARD, AND THE VEHICLE CHANGED ITSELF TO STANDARD. WHEN CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. OWNER WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT IT WAS ABLE TO RUN. THE OWNER HASN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE THE INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. OWNER HAS NOT CALLED DAIMLER CHRYSLER.*AK
Electrical system, Jul 15, 2005
CONSUMER'S KNEE HITS THE IGNITION RESULTING IN THE ENGINE TURNING OFF IN THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE IGNITION WAS DESIGN TO LOW WHICH MAKES IT PRONE TO BEING HIT. *NM
Seats, Jul 13, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED SO THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR SEATS HAVE HEAD RESTS THAT MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CAR SEAT IN THE REAR SEAT. THE HEAD RESTS STRIKE THE TOP OF THE CAR SEAT SO THAT THE CONSUMER CAN NOT PUT THE CAR SEAT FLUSH AGAINST THE BACK SEAT. THE ONLY PLACE THE CAR SEAT WILL PROPERLY FIT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR SEAT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TWO CAR SEATS CAN'T BE IN THE BACK SEAT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REFERRED HIM TO A DEALER THAT IS LICENSED TO INSTALL CAR SEATS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM, THE DEALER HAD ALREADY INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT THEY HAVE FIXED PROBLEM FOR 2006 YEAR MODEL BY REPLACING THE HEADRESTS, BUT THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING TO RETROFIT 2005 YEAR MODELS. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO BUY A MUCH SMALLER AND NOT AS SAFE CAR SEAT. *JB
Structure, Jul 13, 2005
CAR PURCHASED 6/20/05 WITH 0 MILES. CAR TAKEN TO REPAIR 7/11/05 WITH 450 MILES. SOME WHERE ON THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS A PEBBLE WENT INTO THE CAR AND DAMAGED THE AIR COMPRESSOR. FREON HAS BEEN LEAKING SINCE THE IMPACT. THE SERVICE DEPT CAN NOT PIN POINT JUST HOW LONG THE FREON HAS BEEN LEAKING BUT ALL I KNOW IS THAT I AM 6 MONTHS PREGNANT AND HAVE 2 OTHER LITTLE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN INHAILING THIS FREON. THE CAR DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARANTY SINCE THIS IS A ROAD HAZARD. HOWEVER, THE CAR IS DESIGNED TO DRIVE THROUGH MOUNTAINS AND ROCKY ROADS. THERE IS A DESIGNER FAULT SINCE THE NEW CARS DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTION GRID /NET TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM DOING SUCH DAMAGE. THE OLDER MODELS DO HAVE THIS. WHEN I ASKED THE SERVICE DEPT OF PREVENTION DEVISE THEY ONLY STATED THAT THE CAR WAS DESIGNED THIS WAY AND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS SIMULAR PROBLEM WITH THIS NEW JEEP LAREDO 2005.
Electrical system, Jun 29, 2005
I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN MARCH THE ENGINE HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE WILL IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THIS IS FAR MORE THAN A NUISANCE. SHOULD IT HAPPEN, FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE I'M PASSING ANOTHER CAR, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. I HAVE TALKED TO JEEP ABOUT THIS AND THEY CLAIM THIS CONDITION IS IMPOSSIBLE. HOWEVER, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT HIS REGIONAL MANAGER HAS EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS 2005 JEEP. HOWEVER I HAVE DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. SHOULD THE DRIVER INADVERTENTLY BUMP THE KEY WITH HIS/HER LEG, YOU CAN STOP THE CAR. I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS CONDITION AND REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER. HE MENTIONED THAT THE REGIONAL MANAGER ALSO SUSPECTED THIS WAS THE CASE. I AM A NORMAL SIZED MALE, 165 POUNDS, 5' 11". IT SHOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR IN THE MANNER I AM DESCRIBING. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A CONDITION THAT IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE PURSUED BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER ASAP. REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER,
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 27, 2005
BRAKE SYSTEM - VEHICLE KEEPS DISPLAYING WARINING MESSAGE "SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM". DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO FIX THIS MESSAGE ON FOUR ATTEMPTS. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALONG WTH UPDATES TO THE CALIBRATION BY CHRYSLER ALL TO NO SOLUTION. PROBLEM USUALLY RETURNS LESS THAN A DAY OR TWO AFTER RECEIVING VEHICLE FROM DEALERSHIP. DEALER NOTED ONE OTHER CUSTOMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, CHRYSLER IS TRYING DIFFERENT METHODS ON EACH VEHICLE TOP CORRECT THE PROBLEM....IE. THEY ARE NOT SURE WHY IT IS HAPPENING AND ARE BASICALLY THROWING DARTS HOPING TO CURE THE PROBLEM.
Power train, Jun 17, 2005
TRANSMISSION TORQURE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION
Air bags, Jun 16, 2005
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY. JEEP TOLD ME IT HAS TO DO WITH THE SWITCH IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. JEEP SAID THAT AFTER SOMEONE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT A FEW TIMES THAT SWITCH WILL WORK PROPERLY AND THE LIGHT WILL NOT GO ON ANYMORE.
Wheels, Jun 3, 2005
BRAND NEW 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED WAS FOUND TO HAVE 4 DEFECTIVE WHEELS, ALL OUT-OF-ROUND. BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP/CHRYSLER REFUSE TO REPLACE THE WHEELS
Seats, May 31, 2005
HEAD RESTRAINT ON MY NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED (2005) TILTS FORWARD A FEW INCHES (COMPARED WITH MY PREVIOUS 2002 LAREDO). THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT TO PULL THE HEAD RESTRAINT BACK, ONLY AN UP AND DOWN OPTION. THE HEAD RESTRAINT IS PUSHING MY HEAD FORWARD INSTEAD OF IT BEING STRAIGHT WITH MY BODY AS I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THIS TURTLES THE HEAD AND CAUSES HEADACHES. THE MANUFACTURER AND JEEP DEALER HAVE NOT PROVIDED A REMEDY OR REFUND THUS FAR.
Engine and engine cooling, May 31, 2005
THE ENGINE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. THE HEADLIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND THE POWER LOCKS CONTINUED TO WORK. THE STEERING LOCKED. *AK *SC *JB
Equipment, May 26, 2005
SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JANUARY I HAVE HAD ABOUT A DOZEN INCIDENTS WHERE UPON FULLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE THE GAS PEDAL WAS ALSO PRESSED ACCELERATING THE CAR. THE MOST FRIEGHTENING TIME WAS ON THE 12TH. WHERE THE CAR SHOT OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. IT IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN WEARING MORE BULKY SHOES. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL ARE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY CARS OVER MY LIFETIME AND THIS IS THE ONLY CAR THAT HAS PRESENTED THIS PROBLEM. I INTEND TO BRING THIS PROBLEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER AS WELL AS CHRYSLER. I HAVE RESEARCHED SEVERAL OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS.
Electrical system, May 20, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY STREETWITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR, I HAD TO STOP @ A RED LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO GO BUT COULDN'T AND REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD SHUT OFF. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR IN A HURRY DUE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BUT WAS UNABLE TO. FINALLY I FIND THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND PUT THEM ON TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT MY VEHICLE WAS STALLED. I HAD TO TAKE THE KEY COMPLETELEY OUT AND PUT IT BACK IN TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I COULD'VE HAD AN ACCIDENT. TOOK THE CAR IN AND LEFT IT THERE FOR 3 DAYS AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR AND TO TAKE IT HOME. SO I DID. I WENT OUT OF TOWN THAT WEEKEND AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY IN MOTION WHEN IT SHUT OFF FOR THE SECOND TIME ON A ANOTHER BUSY STREET. I QUICKLY TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND ONCE AGAIN HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AS I WAS MAKING MY WAY BACK INTO TO TOWN, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER 3 DAYS ALL FOR THEM TO SAY THAT THEY REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE COMPUTERS AND THAT SHOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. BUT IT DIDN'T... IT SHUT OFF AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER RIGHT AFTER I DROPPED MY KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN, KEEP IN MIND THIS IS THE THIRD TIME...THIS TIME THEY CHANGED OUT THE IGNITION CYLINDER AFTER 4 DAYS. I HAVE ONLY HAD IT BACK NOW FOR 4 DAYS AND ONCE AGAIN THE CAR SHUT OFF AT A LIGHT ON A BUSY STREET. SO THE PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE SEEING ME AGAIN!!! THIS IS DANGEROUS AND VERY INCONVIENENT FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.
Power train, May 17, 2005
CONSUMER STATED: THE SEAL WAS COMPLETEY GONE IN FRONT OF THE DIFFERENTAL. NO LIGHTS CAME ON. IT WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE LIKE ROCKS WERE IN THE WHEEL. *JB