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.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine failure
21 of the 2,052 complaints about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle was started, the instrument panel seized intermittently. When the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the horn seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the horn switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. ...updated 04/26/16 *bf vehicle purchase date should be on or before incident date. Updated 6/6/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the contact accidentally encountered the ignition switch. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel completely seized and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While at a stop, the vehicle stalled and various electrical functions seized. The vehicle was able to start after the failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall. *smd the consumer stated the engine was replaced at a cost of $6,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the steering wheel seized completely and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v438000 (electrical system) and 13v175000 (electrical system, power train); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ma 10/23/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at any speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shook violently as the steering wheel seized. The instrument panel lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v396000 (power train) and 14v438000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the engine stalled. The contact was able to maneuver to the emergency lane and shut off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the engine, but the failure recurred. In addition, smoke appeared from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator fractured and the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end, but the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver suffered a fractured right foot and a forehead laceration that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was received in september of 2014, but the parts were not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
21 of 2,052 owner complaints about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms 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 22Jerking 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
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