Driving down the road all my dash lights cut off, the windows, turn signals wont work and the headlights (Auto) turn off.
The worst 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical928
- Body405
- Transmission253
- Engine212
- Locks163
- Brakes96
- Airbags95
- Acceleration88
- Steering64
- Lights62
- Fuel system34
- Driver assistance30
- Seat belts26
- Visibility25
- Suspension22
- Seats20
- Tires19
- Wheels5
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Door locks 433Stalling 264Check engine light 78Headlights 66Loss of power 64Airbag light 58Won't start 45Warning lights 42Won't shift 34Hesitation 33Fire or smoke 29Sudden acceleration 28No deployment 25Power steering loss 25Transmission failure 22Engine failure 21Jerking 21ABS 20Shudder 19Brake failure 14Wipers 13Seat belt 11Steering lock-up 11Adaptive cruise 10Harsh shifting 9Slipping 9Ball joint 7Fuel gauge 7Overheating 7Knocking 6Water leak 6Power windows 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee mention
P0700 4P0562 2
Recalls 3
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 for this recall is P41.
Recall number 14V438000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 is N23.
Recall number 13V175000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 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.
Recall number 05V396000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Defect investigations
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see the federal safety agency recall 14V‑438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
PE14017
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 117
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Verify Reman part number availability
- Plate
- Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment
- Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Damper
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 |
| 4.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 |
| 4.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 14 |
What 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Every single code is displayed when using a ODB2 scan tool. I have many electrical issues that go away and come back. Sluggish performance. Random components inside the jeep will fail at random. I’m thinking the ECU is faulty. Somedays it will run fine with all the codes still present.
Lights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working, and the check engine light was flashing. My safety was put at risk because I could not let people know when I was turning. I took it to the dealer, and they said there were too many codes, but none were active for them to fix the problem. So, I have to drive the jeep, but this is dangerous. The warning keeps showing me that there is a problem with the ignition switch that was previously recalled. I want this taken care of, please.
Dash will read "ESP System Disabled" during this the engine light and red lightning in brackets ( ) turns on, on the dash. This affects the acceleration there is none and brakes work but is slow to come to a full stop. An inspection can be scheduled. This happens anytime and randomly, getting safely off the road is hard. First happened April 1, 2024 then April 3, 2024. Had a family mechanic work on it got it back and less than a day having it back and it happened 5 more times just driving to work on August 28, 2024.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes and the power steering were inoperable. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that after enabling the parking brake, the vehicle independently shut off. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 191,191.
P41 Ignition switch recall was completed on my vehicle 11/2015. Prior to receiving recall notification I experienced no problems with accidently hitting the key while driving. Now I am experiencing great difficulty turning the ignition switch. One of my vehicle keys broke off while trying to turn the car on to drive. Most times I get in the car to go somewhere there is always an issue getting the key to turn allowing the car to turn on. The warranty for the recall has expired and I am very upset that there is nothing that can be done to rectify this problem without having out of pocket expenses. This is very frustrating and I am afraid my last key is going to break off while trying to start vehicle.
I was at the light a and the truck caught on fired
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Questions about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Is the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Owners have filed 2,052 complaints about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2.5 times a typical Grand Cherokee model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee year score?
The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 40 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical system, with 928 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles. Next is body (405).
How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and power train.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 14V438000, 13V175000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most electrical problems?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (928 complaints), 2012 (837 complaints) and 2011 (780 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee range from 14 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 21 highway.
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