2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: brake failure

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 Mar 22, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · MA · crash

2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the while attempting to make a left turn the steering and brakes failed. The vehicle went off the road and about 15 feet nose first into a gully. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated a recall was later released that appeared to have been related to the failures. The manufacturer advised the failure was not related to the recall.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · OR · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering and power brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 122,900 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 MPH, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped after making a left turn. In addition, the power steering and brakes failed. The contact received a recall notification; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 122,900. Updated 11/23/15*lj the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition switch, after she had already paid to have it replaced. Updated 12/28/15.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shut of and the power steering and power brakes failed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine seized. As a result, the power steering and brakes failed. The contact mentioned that she received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) back in july of 2014 and a follow up notice in september of 2014. However, the parts needed were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 185,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed causing the contact to crash. The specifics of the crash were not available. The air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH making a right turn, an abnormal sound emitted from the wheels and the brakes failed. The air bag and traction control light illuminated the contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 67,120 miles · MD

Driving 16 miles per hour entering in to a left turn when engine shut down, lost control of vehicle, no power steering and no brakes.

Filed Nov 2, 2010 · Brakes · 29,395 miles · CA

I have a 2005 jeep gche with 29,385 miles on it. Event occurred on oct. 28, 2010 around 2 pm. I was traveling on the harbor fwy. Getting close to the exit I was using (anaheim street). I put on my brakes just to slow down and the brakes grabbed harshly and then released. As I neared the place where I had to stop I put on the brakes and there was a clunk as if something fell off and the brake grabbed to one side, released and then finally after keeping my foot on the brakes, holding my foot down, I eventually stopped. This whole event took several feel for me to stop. This was not a normal brake failure!. I feel lucky to be alive. If this had happen while traveling still on the freeway, it would have been disastrous. My car was towed to the south bay chrysler jeep dealer on hawthorne blvd. In torrance, ca. They repaired it and said that the bolt that holds the brake unit on had fallen off!! The tow truck driver pointed out to me that on the right inner part of the wheel was metal scrap marks (this is where the brake had fallen loose and way dragging on the wheel.) I was fortunate, but this is very dangerous.

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 19,300 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

While trying to stop, while my foot was on the brake pedal, the engine started racing and was not able to stop, I ended up hitting the car in front of me, 2 car passengers went to the hospital with minor injuries. Contacted jeep and car was checked by factory expert at local dealer , nothing defective was found with brakes . This has happened 2 times before this accident. Fortunately, I was able to stop. Also I had to replace all 4 rotors with less than 18,000 miles, complained to jeep and was told that rotors are normal wear and tear item and how long they last depends on your driving habits. I just heard on tv that there is a recall for brake failure, contacted jeep and was told no, there is no recall at this time. Please let me know if there is a recall on 05 jeep grand cherokee for brake failure. Eq-10203460-4200. Date received 12/12/07 *jb new jersey police report. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Apr 4, 2007 · Acceleration · 8,700 miles · MN

Exiting car wash jeep grand cherokee 2005 running and in neutral was put into drive and it accelerated out of the wash with no brakes , went through 2 parking lots and into park and pulled emergency brake to come to a stop.