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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

96 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000. 19 crashes reported.

owner complaints
96
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
76,000
crashes
19
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Pedals and linkages
    5
  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    4
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    4
  • Power assist
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    1
  • Foundation components: differential proportional valve
    1
  • Foundation components
    1
  • Disc: rotor
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 20Brake failure 14

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

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.

Filed Nov 1, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · IN

Its all on city streets when I'm driving the ABS lights come on and my engine lights comes on and off I have to shut the car off and restart it then it says everything is ok. When I come to a stop light and stop it dies but starts right back up

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Brakes · 142,000 miles · RI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving, the ABS and air bag indicators illuminated. In addition, the electrical brake system indicator illuminated. The brakes started pulsating, but the contact continued driving with no further issues. The contact had not driven the vehicle since and parked the vehicle at her home. Three weeks ago, the contact was involved in a crash because the brakes seized. As a result, the contact's vehicle slid into another vehicle at approximately 5 MPH. The front bumper of the contact's vehicle was cracked. The driver was not injured, but was treated by a doctor after the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact felt that the crash could have been avoided if the braking failure were known of beforehand. There were no symptoms of a braking failure before the crash occurred. The manufacturer rudely informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,272 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the speed decreased. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated forward with force. The contact stated that the ABS, tracker control, service electrical braking system, and service 4 wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued driving home as the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failure code was found. The contact stated that the brakes, rotors, and calipers were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 240,272.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 1 miles · NY

Takata recall

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · MN

Driving down the road, the and and traction control lights come on while driving and tranny doesn't shift causing loss of brakes and revving of engine

Filed May 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 161,679 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 58 MPH, the accelerator pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it also traveled to the floorboard and failed to respond. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward and the rpms increased. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 161,679.

Filed Jan 1, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 82,500 miles · GA

1. Door handles broken on 3 doors 2. Electrical system - lights flickering and completely going out while driving at night. 3. Transmission slips out of gear while driving and will not always change gears. Found where other grand cherokee vehicles were recalled for these conditions but not the one I own.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 84,000 miles · VT

Getting indications that elect- brake problem indications, skid control indications, and air conditioner not working.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · AL

Remedy: chrysler intends to repair vehicles free of charge (parts and labor). However, the part required to provide a permanent remedy for this condition is currently not available. Chrysler is making every effort to provide the part as quickly as possible. ****this was 2014, no updates so far as to parts being available. Two years is not timely.

Questions about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes

Does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 96 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad brakes?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (622 complaints), 2000 (438 complaints) and 2011 (331 complaints).

Other 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Electrical 928Body 405Transmission 253Engine 212Locks 163Airbags 95Acceleration 88Steering 64Lights 62Fuel system 34Driver assistance 30Seat belts 26Visibility 25Suspension 22Seats 20Tires 19Wheels 5

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