Intermittently, all lights flicker off and on. Affected lights included external lights including headlamp, front & rear marker lights, lic plate illum; plus the internal lighting that included guages, dashboard panel lighting, etc. Flickering headlights were serious distraction to motorists ahead of me and approaching, causing one other vehicle to go off the road. This jeep only has a little over 40k miles. After researching similar incidents online, owner ordered and replaced the turn signal multi-function switch assembly (mf switch), which cost $89.99 from advanced auto parts. After replacement of the mf switch, and reassembly of the steering column cover over the mf switch, then reconnecting the battery and a test drive, the problem appeared to be corrected. After over a month of driving subsequent to repair, the problem has not recurred. Chrysler-jeep ought to be alerting customers of this common problem and replacing these defectiive mf switches to prevent incidents. Since there are numerous complaints, the manufacturer could be culpable and liable. Owners can do this repair themselves, but you need to get the right part for your options, as well as a couple of special screwdrivers that have the star type heads.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights complaints
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2005 jeep has been slipping into neutral since february 2013. It caused me to have an accident because I couldn't get out of the way of rear-oncoming traffic. No major damage was done thankfully! A few weeks later I experienced a rollaway. I went into the sitter to pick up my son. After about 5 minutes of being inside I my jeep roll across the street! I go running outside, opened the door and pulled up the emergency break...just missing an embankment! Since the "neutral" thing started I have had several service lights come on. My mechanic performed a diagnostic check and he said its all electrical. Also, I've had issues with the front passenger window going up/down slower than the rest of the windows since 3 months into purchase. Other issues are cracked door handles (both front doors), replacing taillight kit, AC switch-a few times as it would only work on high.
I was driving the 2005 grand cherokee that we puchased and on the second day after purchasing the car at 80,000 miles the interior and exterior lights started flickering on and off and all the emergency light would come on. We took the vehicle back to the dealer we purchased from told them about the problem, so they ran a diagnostic on it and drove it and could find nothing wrong. Now recently the problem started to worsen as my wife drives the car at night with our 3 year old daughter in the vehicle the light are flickering on and off then completely going blank and not coming back on. This is very unsafe and dangerous to have a vehicle that the headlights go off when needed especially driving down the dark roads of texas. Something absolutely needs to be done immediately about this problem, everytime I take the vehicle to shop cant ever find anything wrong. This issue is putting my family and other family's at danger. We depend on our vehicle to be reliable and safe. I thought I was the only one experiencing this problem and that it was an electrical problem but it is obviously a defect on these 2005 vehicles. My vehicle is now at 90,000 miles and the issues have got worse. Chrysler needs to do something about this immediately before is results in a fatality.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the headlight and the instrument panel lights failed completely. He was able to pull over and changed the settings for the headlights. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Headlights begin flickering without any warning and then go out entirely. Next day, headlights work again. This has happened on three separate occasions and is potentially a fatal problem since driver is suddenly driving in complete darkness.. My car is meticulously maintained at local 5 star jeep dealer. We brought the car to this same jeep dealer on two separate occasions to diagnose (each time for five days and mechanic drove car over 100 miles home at night) and no problem can be found. After conducting a google search, there are about 12 similar complaints from other owners of 2005 jeep grand cherokees. Chrysler's position and the dealer's position is that if they can't find the problem, they can't fix the problem. That is not good enough. They should have issued a voluntary recall. The federal safety agency should now require a mandatory recall of all 2005 jeep grand cherokees. At a minimum, the likely components, e.g. Headlight switch, control units and/or wiring harnesses should proactively be replaced.
While driving the entire electrical system fails; lights start flashing, heat goes out, all system warning lights flash ( brakes, tire pressure, service 4 wheel drive system, check engine light comes on), I was able to continue to drive the car but the lights flashed continuously for approximately 15 miles. This has happened multiple times since I purchased the SUV june 2005. The dealership runs test by say they cannot find anything wrong. I have read on the internet that this is happening to many owners of the 2005 jeep grand cherokee and the dealers and mechanics at the dealership cannot find anything wrong. This is a dangerous situation as many people also loose power and the SUV shift into low gear. I am afraid to drive my jeep now because the check engine light keeps coming on and off. I am going back to the dealership again for some more stupid "I did not find anything wrong" statements. Originally I was told it was because I had a remote starter so I has it disconnected and the problem still exists.
While driving my 2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo tonight the exterior and interior lights flickered on and off. The problem continued after turning the lights off and on.
2005 jeep grand cherokee 3.7l v6 manual headlights flicker on and off when in the "on" position. Safety hazard when driving at night with no street lights. Head lights even flicker on and off when the switch is in the "off" position. No recalls are available for lights malfunctioning like this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the headlights and interior lights turned on and off. The contact had to play with the switch to get the lights to turn back on. The dealer replaced an integrated power module but the failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000.
While driving my 2005 jeep(with my 2 year old daughter in the back)on a friday evening my dashboard lights and headlights went nuts. They flashed on and off for about 30 seconds and it was pitch black-I was going about 60mph. I decided to take it really slowly but keep on driving,I had issues earlier this year with some shifting module.I really get freaked out about this stuff when my daughters in the car but it was fine for the rest of the weekend .then monday comes. I was on the highway doing about 70mph when it happened again. This time it was not my front lights but it was the dashboard again for about 2 minutes. I called chrysler because I have a power-terrain warranty I thought it my be covered. But I need to pay to have it diagnosed-not easy in december right before the holidays. The other problem is a "pop" or "lock" when I'm driving. It seems to be coming from the back. Almost like the brakes locking???and again have to pay to just have it diagnosed. What happen to the public calling and explaining the issue and the tech saying"oh I know what that is"or "yea sounds like your blank is loose" I just bought this not even 2 years ago and already dumped over $1000 for parts. It seems like a lot of others are having these issues. Diamler chrysler should recall these issues for safety purposes.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) while driving my 2005 jeep grand cherokee to work saturday march 6 I notice that the lights on the instrument panel would blink every once in the while, I was driving on the garden state parkway in new jersey @65 miles hour,it was a very scare experience since I did not known if the engine would cut out and I would loose steering and breaking , and after all the toyota problems I was almost in panic. Please let me known if there is any other complains like mine , since there is no recalls for this kind of a problem on your web site. [xxx]
I own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee that I purchased new. The turn signal switch is defective and continues to click and make noises everytime I turn my steering wheel. If you move the steering wheel in any direction the turn signal switch moves. I went to my local dealer where I purchased the vehicle and I am being told there are 785 of these switches on backorder and no date of resolution for this repair. I am worried that this switch will fail an cause some serious condition inside the steering column that won't allow me to safely operate the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at night the interior and exterior lights would fail simultaneously. He would have to use the high beam headlight switch until the lights would come back on. No repairs were made. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 09e012000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 40,000. The current was 49,000.
High mounted center brake light, wiring malfunction,complete light goes out , but no warning on the dash because the vehicle thinks its still working, move the wires it works but then stops working, I've noticed it on other chrysler type products . Ex. Durango.
2005 jeep grand cherokee limited. My right front directional stays on all the time. Even when key is off. I took the bulbs out so battery would not go dead. I am driving without the front right directional. Called dealer, they tell me the front control module is out of warranty, and if I buy one from ebay at $50 it may not work and has to be programmed at dealer. They are going to give me a discount price to repair of $603. I told them to order the part over a week ago, and today they told me it is on back order and they will call me when it comes in. Is this a common problem, and if so shouldn't they have a part some where to repair it? Thank you for your help.
The headlights and dashboard lights turn on and off while driving. On occasion when attempting to start the car the vehicle was totally dead. I had to replace the starter, only 29,000 miles on the car and was advised half of the starter was defective. The problem still continues. Can only assume it is a wiring, electrical problem. The vehicle is a hazard as you never know when this will happen causing myself and other drivers to use caution around the vehicle. This vehicle is definitely defective and should not have left the factory floor.
While driving at night, my lights flicker on and off. I have brought it back to the dealers service center on numerous occasions only to be told nothing was wrong. In september of 2007, the service center diagnosed the issue with a "multifunction switch fault." it occurred many times after and I was told again that nothing could be found. I just brought it back this week and was told something else was at fault and has to be replaced. It is extremely dangerous and something terrible could happen to me or someone else.
The multi-function switch on my 2005 grand cherokee jeep flickers on and off at times. It causes my headlights on my vehicle to go out during night time driving. I initially took it to the dealership for diagnostic and repair jan 2008. The part was ordered but never came in. I took it again to chrysler jeep dealership for the same concern and have learned that the part needed to repair my vehicle is on a national back order. This is a necessary part for safe driving at night. How can it be on back order unless it was something defective to begin with?
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the headlights flickered on her vehicle, and would also turn off and not back on. The instrument panel lights would also flicker. On approximately 6-8 occasions, the vehicle would not start. The computer system was replaced and the starting failure was resolved; however, the headlights still flickered approximately 90% of the time they were activated. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 38,000.
Safety recall 2005 jeep grand cherokee/transmission fluid leak. Vehicle shakes violently/shudders on highway &when speeding up/ slowing down. Jeep serviced on 5 separate occasions for recall over 36 months. Repaired incorrectly on 1st visit to dealer service. Brought in 4 subsequent times/approx. Every 10,000 mi- to fix same issue transmission/ failed torque converter/shudder. Dealer argued no recall of this item, despite having the federal safety agency recall info/my VIN was noted on recall. Dealer refused to waive $100 powertrain warranty fee each time jeep brought back. Dealer insisted mopar parts have 9,000 mi warranty/ I would pay for repair b/c I drove 10,000 mi since previous repair. Dealer refused to provide rental car despite 5-7 day s to repair. Recall states a loaner vehicle to be provided if scheduled repair would take >1+days. A local 5 star jeep/chrysler dealership refused to service jeep after their initial recall repair failed at 10,000 miles. I was told to take jeep back to dealership I leased it from. Dealership manager told me it was not his problem to fix & 5 star jeep name did not mean anything to him. Said he was not concerned about recall. I brought jeep to the leasing dealership- they refuted claims of a recall & told me to pay for all repairs & loaner car. It wasn't until 4th&5th time jeep was in for service that a loaner car was provided because I told dealer I was pursuing ohio lemon law. The last time I brought jeep in for service of this recall item, I was told to go on a drive with serviceman to verify problem. He told me it was torque converter & not to fix it b/c he didn't think there would be a fires from leak. I showed him the federal safety agency recall. He said I would pay for mopar parts b/c they were out of warranty @ 12,000 miles. I told him I had 10,000 miles since last service. He spoke to manager & they serviced jeep. Jeep is again shuddering/clunking.
Dt*: the contact stated the illumination of the instrument panel flickered and failed on three separate occasions. The service brake warning light illuminated each time. On two of those occasions, the brake pedal went mushy, but began operating after the brake pedal was pumped several times. The headlights failed to illuminate on the last occasion while traveling 45 MPH. The vehicle was returned to the service dealer three different times for service, but the problems continued. The manufacturer sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle.
Let me start by saying that I do not own this vehicle buy was following one last evening. It was dark, I was traveling east on rt 55 near front royal, va. A new (04 / 05) jeep cherokee style vehicle was stopped making a left turn across traffic. The brake lights were plainly visable but I commented to myself that the driver should use turn signals when making this manuver, especially on the well traveled road. As I got closer to the stopped vehicle, to my surprise, the turn signals were on and working....problem is ...from 100 feet behind, the intensity of the brake lights over shadowed the operation of the turn sigal as they are both red and operate on seperate light fixtures.
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