2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2,733
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
36
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
The 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE has received a total of 2,733 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). 36 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (879 complaints), Structurebodydoor (221 complaints), and Power Train (163 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, potentially affecting up to 1,358,282 vehicles.
Recall 14V438000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 649,353 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V175000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 295,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V175000 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
| 295,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 09E039000 — SUSPENSION
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 05V396000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 101,925 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2,733 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System). While placing the key in the ignition, it was extremely tight. The driver thought the key could possibly break. The Uconnect and power train warning lights were illuminated. The contact was alerted that the brake lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was serviced with no brake lights and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. After taking possession of the vehicle, there was an abnormal sizzling sound coming from the dashboard, and the radio was inoperable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 145,677.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System). While placing the key in the ignition, it was extremely tight. The driver thought the key could possibly break. The Uconnect and power train warning lights were illuminated. The contact was alerted that the brake lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was serviced with no brake lights and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. After taking possession of the vehicle, there was an abnormal sizzling sound coming from the dashboard, and the radio was inoperable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 145,677.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, including three times while driving to the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) which was associated with the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall repair might not be able to be performed because of the age of the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that if the repair was approved by the manufacturer, the labor fee might be at the owner's expense. The contact was informed that the manufacturer needed to approve the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer made the manufacturer aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,111.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, including three times while driving to the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) which was associated with the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall repair might not be able to be performed because of the age of the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that if the repair was approved by the manufacturer, the labor fee might be at the owner's expense. The contact was informed that the manufacturer needed to approve the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer made the manufacturer aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,111.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, including three times while driving to the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) which was associated with the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall repair might not be able to be performed because of the age of the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that if the repair was approved by the manufacturer, the labor fee might be at the owner's expense. The contact was informed that the manufacturer needed to approve the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer made the manufacturer aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,111.
Safety Rating for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0900407 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *NJ
0900506 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL CLIPS FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER SWIRL VALVE LINKAGE. *NJ
2100206 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLASH 42RLE - IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1713/P1776. *KB
2101105 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NAG1 (W5A580) TRANSMISSION - SHUDDER WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGES. *TT
0806405 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FLASH: FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR MAY MOMENTARILY DROP TO EMPTY AFTER REFUELING VEHICLE. *TT
1600105 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
HIGH SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION DUE TO EXCESS GREASE IN REAR PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT. *AK
2500105 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401-EGR SOLENOID CIRCUIT NEGATIVE DEVIATION OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *SC
0804605 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERIC SCAN TOOL - NO COMMUNICATION WITH NAG1 (W5A580) TRANSMISSION MODULE. *TT
7803405 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0420 OR P0430. *TT
1803305 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 1,855 complaints
- 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 1,128 complaints
- 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 1,770 complaints
- 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 887 complaints
- 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 1,572 complaints
- 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (current)
- 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 1,750 complaints
- 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 1,477 complaints
- 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 988 complaints
- 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 195 complaints
- 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 171 complaints
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- JEEP COMPASS — 5,865 total complaints
- JEEP PATRIOT — 4,351 total complaints
- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
- JEEP RENEGADE — 3,408 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — 1,812 total complaints