2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: sudden loss of power

Filed May 8, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 153,000 miles · NE

While driving on the interstate the vehicle will lose all power for varying amounts of time. Engine will continue to run and vehicle drives but during this power loss all lights, cruise control, A/C, and instrument cluster are inoperable. Driving conditions have not changed and these symptoms have suddenly showed up.

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 175,000 miles · AR

At random times while driving, while in park, and just after startup, all dashboard gauges, lights, and power goes out, headlights turn off, but the engine still runs. I cannot see what is in front of me at night, I cannot tell my speed, I cannot see my fuel level, etc. The outage lasts from 2-30 seconds before every single warning light will illuminate for a few seconds, or flicker on and off, and then return to normal. I replaced the ignition 2 years ago from a previous recall notice. This is extremely dangerous because I never know when it will happen, it could happen at night on a heavily trafficked street and I lose all power and lights!

Filed Jun 2, 2019 · Electrical · 204,000 miles · KY

Takata recall check engine light code ignition position switch and other codes keep popping up. Jeep keeps stalling and losing power while driving.

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 107,695 miles · CA

2005 jeep grand cherokee v8 w/hemi. Took the jeep to a dealership for repairs for stalling. They detected a leak from the AC unit and a seal that was letting the water enter the transmission they flushed it refilled it. Look that recalls found a recall number e-13 on a 2005 jeep grand cherokee that stated the same thing cept for if the torque converter is compromised it would be replaced. Call the chrysler number offered on the website and ask them if there was anything they could do they stated no there was nothing they could do so it's going to be an expense to me because it wasn't stated for the v8 engine it was only stated for the 3.7 liter engine. This is very troubling because if they didn't detect that and the other vehicles then obviously it's going to cause an accident or something to happen when you lose power throughout your vehicle especially when you're on the highway or even a busy road. I stated to them it is word for word and what was wrong with my car and they still. And being on disability at the moment and trying to pay for these repairs and still paying the car off is very difficult. I would like this issue to be resolved by the chrysler. If they neglected to see any issues in the v8 model that occurred in the 3.7 liter engine model there will probably be lawsuits against them. It is frustrating that this is happening and they can't help a jeep owner out probably will never bite you again. Let's just hope my engine don't catch on fire either. Being afraid to drive a car is not ok expecially when it's the only car you have and you can't afford to repair or buy a new one cuz you're on disability.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Electrical · CA

It is unknown at this time what is causing all these lights to come on when the car is turned on and idling. Looked on the internet quite a few other people had experienced the same problem some still couldn't figure out what it was when they took it to the auto mechanic shops. Was wondering if this was part of a recall. This could cause an accident when you lose power and you're driving down the street. This started happening a couple of days ago.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · MS

(my state, zip code & tele no. Are wrong as I'm in the uk) on several occasions the engine dies in motion, on a motorway, street, main road etc. Instrument panel lights go off, loss of power steering & so far I've managed to pull over but was nearly hit by another vehicle yesterday hence this complaint. This problem is extremely dangerous & could quite easily lead to a serious accident. When my local jeep fixed recalls I asked about the ignition switch problem that I've read about on the internet, asking if they had replaced it and they told me that they had reprogrammed the system so should be okay. Well, the issue is still very much alive and far from okay.

Filed Jun 5, 2016 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · GA

I made an appointment at paulding chrysler jeep dodge in dallas, ga on 5-17-16. This appointment was scheduled one week prior to 5-17-16 to replace the ignition switch (p41) and to update a computer system (p73). I was told that the ignition switch was in stock. I brought my vehicle in for the repair at 0830 on 5-17-16. I received a phone call @ 1300 from one of the service managers (nate) telling me that the part was not in stock to replace the ignition switch and I would have to bring it back in when the part was available. When I picked up my vehicle that afternoon I was told that the dealership would contact me and reschedule an appointment for the replacement of the ignition switch. Since then, I have not heard anything from the dealership and my vehicle has lost power 3 times after I picked up my vehicle. I was backing out of my driveway when the vehicle lost power the first time and twice sitting at a red light. I need this resolved right away. I am a home health rn and I drive all day seeing patients.

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 150,000 miles · NC

Vehicle without any warning, stalls, loses power, will not accelerate, loss of power means loss stearing and braking. This has occured three times, almost resulting in catastrophic accidents.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Electrical · RI · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving, the contact's knee struck the ignition switch which caused the vehicle to lose power. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. 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 vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · OR

Some jeep commander and jeep grand cherokee vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving. This 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 vehicles safety features including the frontal airbags their answer is: incomplete but repair parts are not available this recall has been out for 1 and 1/2 years in light of the gm faulty ignition switch deaths I believe chrysler has had plenty of time to fix the problem. The ball is your court and my families blood is on your hands.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · CA · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a 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 time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Updated 07/27/16*lj the consumer stated the ignition failed which caused loss of power to the vehicle, which rendered the steering and brakes inoperable. Also, the air bag failed to deploy during two separate occasions. Updated 08/01/16.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Electrical · NJ

Tla* 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 needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/09/15*lj, updated 3/19/18*jb consumer stated safety recall causes loss of power to engine. Updated 05/15/18*jb