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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems

22 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
22
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
48,000
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front
    6
  • Rear
    2
  • Front: control arm: upper ball joint
    2
  • Front: control arm: lower ball joint
    1
  • Front: control arm: lower arm
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · GA

Won't speed up and when is does it gets jammed and it shakes and when I break its shakes even when I turn. I just bought it and they are telling me that it's either the motor messed up or the computer. They told me that it'll cost me 3,000 I don't have that. I saved up for a head to by it. And a month after I got it it's messing up. But when I first bought it. I took it to a shop and it threw no codes nothing was wrong with it. It took all of a month to break down on me. And the battery won't stay charged they put in a new battery when I first got it. Then I had to warranty another because that one stopped working. I just need help to figure out what is going on.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · MN

All safety recalls and recalls have not been done

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 Jul 2, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 1 miles · NY

Takata recall

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 4, 2015 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · WV

We have only had this jeep for 2 years when we got it looked good it only had 80,000 miles on it now 118,000 front ball bearing broke while we were driving it fortunately we were in a alley behind our house the auto mechanic said if we were driving it on the main road we could of flipped it over and we could of got killed he checked the other side and said it was going bad too. It costed us 774.14 to fix this after we had it fixed there was a recall on it the ball bearings this happened on 10-25-1015 I was wondering what else can I do

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 83,066 miles · KS

As I pulled into my apartment complex around 5:30am on 8/08/2013, I noticed a loud "thud" sound and my jeep became stalled in the driveway. I pressed gently on the gas pedal to move my vehicle out of oncoming traffic, but the jeep wouldn't move and then finally jolted into drive without me pressing on the gas pedal. I was able to coast to a parking spot. The service 4-wheel drive indicator light came on the dash before I shut the ignition off. The vehicle has been serviced appropriately and efficiently over the past 2 years since I purchased it. I called shore tire on 8/9/2013 to set up an appointment for a mechanic to look at my vehicle. I was able to drive the jeep at 10mph a mile down the road on 8/12/2013 to the service shop. I was informed the parking brake ad dislodged itself from the shaft, dismantling the rear backing plate system, left rear ABS sensor, left rear axle/hub and damaged the rear rotors. I had to pay $1,320.30 for parts and labor.

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Suspension · 22,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the ball joint failed. The manufacturer was contact and stated that the part was not under warranty, providing no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 22,000. Updated 11/27/12 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle only has 23,000 miles. A mechanic informed the consumer that this should never have happened at that mileage. The mechanic also stated one ball joint was rusted and pitted and the other black and shinny. Updated 12/10/2012

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Suspension · 48,000 miles · CO

Lower ball joint on right-front of vehicle is very loose and on the verge of separating, causing loss of left, front tire. Caught before this occurred and am having replaced. Online search shows that this is not uncommon with this model year (http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/jeep/grand_cherokee/suspension/problem.aspx) yet it is not being addressed by the manufacturer.

Questions about the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension

Does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad suspension?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (76 complaints), 2023 (70 complaints) and 2014 (51 complaints).

Other 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Electrical 928Body 405Transmission 253Engine 212Locks 163Brakes 96Airbags 95Acceleration 88Steering 64Lights 62Fuel system 34Driver assistance 30Seat belts 26Visibility 25Seats 20Tires 19Wheels 5

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