2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

Dash will read "ESP System Disabled" during this the engine light and red lightning in brackets ( ) turns on, on the dash. This affects the acceleration there is none and brakes work but is slow to come to a full stop. An inspection can be scheduled. This happens anytime and randomly, getting safely off the road is hard. First happened April 1, 2024 then April 3, 2024. Had a family mechanic work on it got it back and less than a day having it back and it happened 5 more times just driving to work on August 28, 2024.

Filed Jun 6, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 159,553 miles · NC

Every day I crank up my jeep I give it 5-10 mins before I move it because it has this shake or vibration to it really bad it stops and then once I have exceeded 45-55 MPH and start to come to a stop it shakes the entire front end. Now if I'm below 45 it don't really do it as often! When I turn or hit a bump in the road the front end rattled or vibrating from it! Some days when I'm trying to make a u turn it seems as if it's having a hard time turning! Check engine light constantly on and off! Had it checked nothing is coming up indicating a misfire or anything! The gas mileage sucks! Get a full tune up and it will run better spending all my money and it's still a piece of crap!

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 141,968 miles · TX

The rear drive shaft is causing a rumbling as you speed up or maintain speed. It feels like driving over small speed bumps or rubble strips, even when there is nothing in the road. It is a safety concern because it is a leak in the oil of the drive shaft. It is also a pretty expensive problem to fix. Jeep and mopar need to fix this safety issue. Like yesterday.

Filed Dec 30, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 130,000 miles · GA

As I was leaving a shopping center about 40 miles away from my house my jeep and as I entered onto the interstate the jeep acted like I was having a flat tire with the steering wheel shaking and giving me a lot of vibration and the flop flop sound you get from a flat tire. I stopped and got out but no flat tire, loose lug nuts or anything I could find. Put flashers on and headed up the road slowly not going over 45 MPH. It finally quit and I was able to increase speed. It continues to have this wobble sound along with the steering wheel shaking off and on. I did some research and the only thing matched what happen was the jeep death wobble. Some vehicles have had a recall on this but I don't see any for my year.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · AL

Remedy: chrysler intends to repair vehicles free of charge (parts and labor). However, the part required to provide a permanent remedy for this condition is currently not available. Chrysler is making every effort to provide the part as quickly as possible. ****this was 2014, no updates so far as to parts being available. Two years is not timely.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 138,240 miles · NY

Vehicle completely shuts off while driving, with 4 attempts by the dealership service, vehicle continues to shut off while driving.

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 May 16, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · MI

While I was driving on a main road, my car completely shut down. My steering wheel was locked, gas and brake petal were not working, basically my car was going on its own. Worst part was that it was going on a slant while other cars driving 45/50 miles per hour heading towards me. I could not stop my car, nor drive my car, nor try and steer myself to a safe location. My car just kept going. Something needs to be done. I have almost lost my life 2 times already. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle. Everytime I go to chrysler... They do not know what to do or what is going on. When will this be fixed and how?

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Steering · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 160,000 miles · TX · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the power steering failed. The power steering failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into a metal guardrail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and hand, which required medical attention. The contact stated that passengers in the vehicle also sustained injuries to the arms and legs, but medical attention was not required. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.