2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: won't start

Filed Aug 6, 2023 · Electrical · PA

The Jeep would not start. When the key was inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the start position, all that would happen is a single click. The starter would not engage. The key had to me jiggled in order to start the Jeep. The ignition switch has very high sensitivity.

Filed Sep 5, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

Driving down the road the vehicle cuts off had to try and pull off the road. It would not crank back. Had to have it towed.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Electrical · 184,000 miles · OH

While parked the vehicle sometimes will not start. It takes several attempts turning the key and shutting off the lights before the vehicle starts. There is a recall on this vehicle that the dealer has not been able to fix because the part is not and has not been in stock.

Filed Apr 11, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · NE

The jeep has starting prombles it will run and start fine then the next it dose not want to start. So I could just run in the store and come out and it won't start and I have to sit a hour or two and then it starts agine. It dose this after running to three places it will stall agine on me and won't start. I have brand new starter in it and battery. Had the alternator checked and its fine and also there was recall on ingintion switch and that got replaced but still having prombles with it starting.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 215,904 miles · GA

My car just stop one day I put in new stuff and it just won't crank anymore it's like it don't wanna get gas the system and computer in car don't work

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · PA

First of all I am 70 years old...so if I describe anything wrong...please bare with me....I bought this jeep in sept 2018.....I love jeeps....previously I had a 2002 jeep grand cherokee with 190,000 miles...I actually had no vehicle running problems...the body frame rusted out...so I wanted a good running jeep at a reasonable price....whenever I drive my jeep to go shopping....if I make a 20 mile trip..then stop...go to another store & try to start it ....it will not turn over....a few times I had to call aaa to check the battery....ii want to feel safe in my jeep...& my mechanic said something about vapor lock....no recall...cannot be fixed....please help me

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · TX

A lot of owners of the jeep grand cherokee are experiencing the same problem with the dim head lights and trouble starting the car . The car simply won't start you have to crank it about 20 times . The car will sometimes turn off while driving in the road

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Engine · 125,000 miles · GA

Vehicle was acting like there was a flat tire. The engine stopped and would not start. Towed to a mechanic. Diagnosed with compression coming back to intake. Recommended replacing the engine. Said could be dropped valve seat.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not start when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that there was an ignition switch recall on the vehicle that had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Electrical · 145,655 miles · IL

Have a 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited. Issue is starter wiring harness is routed to close to the exhaust manifold. The wires have been melted by the heat. At times the jeep will not start do to one of the wires condition from the heat. If you drive thru a large water puddle it pulls the wire off the starter & jeep will not start. You can clearly see the connector is melted do to exhaust manifold heat. I have done a little research & many others have reported similar issues. The wiring damaged is not available for purchase. Also I am positive many people have been charged for a new starter when it is simply a wire connection issue. We have had this issue happen several times in the past 2 years. Only took it happening the second time & I figured out what the issue was. We to replaced the starter to find melted wiring loom going to starter. The issue still comes up from time to time. It is always the blade connection going to starter. Do to the melting of insulation on wires the connector has lost its ability to stay connected.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · VT

The gauges intermittently work, the radio works intermittently, the power windows don't work, the power door locks don't work, the power seat doesn't work, the power mirrors don't work and I've had the vehicle into my local jeep dealership (willy racine's jeep) repeatedly for electrical issues. They have replaced a variety of components including the ignition cylinder and switch. I continue to have problems. The battery and starter have also been replaced as the car was either having a hard time turning over, wouldn't turn over or even stalled while driving. Those issues still continue but very infrequently.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after multiple attempts. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was 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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.