2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Sep 19, 2022 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while idle, the vehicle would overheat with the transmission temperature sensor warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would shudder and hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the vehicle had to be serviced by an authorized dealer. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V396000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MN

Shudders when in stationary position

Filed Apr 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

Jeep shudders during engagement /acceleration. Ac evaporator condensate water causing shuddering in vehicle. Vehicle appears to want to shut off at stop light, RPM's drop drastically and shudders at take off

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Transmission · 83,214 miles · LA

I bought this vehicle through a finance company so the dealer got paid I pay a note I felt a shudder like lose of power I was told by dealer to put gas treatment in tank it was prob bad gas this was 4 days after I drove off the lot then my grandbaby almost gets run over when I put in gear park and got out I hear everyone screaming that the jeep was moving I jump in expecting to see it still in drive but to my shock it was in park.this was on day 7 after I drove off lot I drive to work and try to pull off from red light and it was like I had no transmission I have towed to jeep dealership thinking they would know best what is wrong well low and behold I get the whopper of a call to let me know that my jeep was sold to me with issues already cause I have water contamination in my transmission and did I mention their are two recalls on jeep one belongs to mine cause it is the ignition switch that almost ran over grand baby but how convenient for them to tell me that my jeep doesn't fall under the fill tube leaking into my trans recall but yet I have the same problem. How is it so far fetched that the larado's are effected.`so basically I bought a car for 12.500 for it to possibly kill my family by jumping in neutral oh but I guess I don't have to worry bout that recall since my car is sittin in jeep of @@###$$ with a blown transmission can someone else tell me if they have water in transmission without ever being in water mine is leaking from fill tube seal and blew the tourqe converter and now I need a 5000 transmission and everyone is pointing the finger at the other and I am about to lose my job from no transportation cause of this I am a single mother who put her entire savings down on a unsafe deathtrap with a warranty that nobody will honor helpppppp how do I prove my fill tube seal is leaking and try to get this under this recall

Filed Feb 13, 2013 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered upon acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission fluid and then informed the contact that the torque converter clutch needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v396000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · SC

I believe this recall applies to my vehicle. I have the v6 and same transmission it affected over 100,000 vehicles. A mechanic looked at the vehicle and confirmed the leak and shutter of the torkconverter. I bought the vehicle around the date of the recall issued and perhaps the dealership did not perform the fix prior to sale. Please help I don't want my car to go on fire. Recall id # 05v396000 - power train:automatic transmission recall date: sept 14, 2005 component: power train:automatic transmission model affected: grand cherokee units affected: 101925 summary: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines and nag1 automatic transmissions, the air conditioner evaporator condensate water may enter the transmission at the fill tube grommet seal. This can result in shudder during torque converter clutch engagement. Consequence: it can lead to increased transmission operating temperatures, boiling of the water, and a subsequent purging of transmission fluid into the engine compartment potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Remedy: dealers will inspect the transmission for leakage at the fill tube grommet seal. If no leak is detected, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector shield will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. If the presence of a leak is detected, the vehicle will be evaluated for shudder during torque converter engagement. If no shudder is detected, the transmission will be triple flushed, and new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. If shudder is detected, the torque converter will be replaced, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. The recall began on october 31, 2005.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Transmission · CA

I have had the same complaint about my jeep grand cherokee 5.7l automatic transmision as the recall notice described below. That is, 8 out of 10 times, whenever I turn on the airconditioning (particularly in weather above 90 degrees) the car shutters if asked to pull forward or reverse. This problem is particularly bad and more predictable to occur if reversing; I.e., backing out of a parking space. Over the last 3-4 years, I have asked two or three dealerships to look into the matter, citing the recall below, but they said that there is no way my car could have the same problem. One dealer claimed to have adjusted the clutch assembly on the air conditioner -- this did not help. ----------------- the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v396000 summary: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines and nag1 automatic transmissions, the air conditioner evaporator condensate water may enter the transmission at the fill tube grommet seal. ***** this can result in shudder during torque converter clutch engagement. Consequence: it can lead to increased transmission operating temperatures, boiling of the water, and a subsequent purging of transmission fluid into the engine compartment potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Remedy: dealers will inspect the transmission for leakage at the fill tube grommet seal. If no leak is detected.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · PA

2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo with 36,000 miles on it, torque converter was replaced at 28,000 miles due to vehicle shuddering at various speeds upon acceleration, vehicle was fine until now, 36000 miles and is doing the same thing...

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Transmission · 52,794 miles · LA

Purchased a 2005 jeep grand cherokee on april 19, 2007 dealer advertised a 7yr./70,000 powertrain warranty on the window sticker, vehicle had current mileage of 52,794 during test drive heard clicking sound from steering wheel thought it was normal when you signal. This continues to happen randomly till this date. Oct.11,2007 took vehicle to jeep dealership for air conditioning problems, would hear growling sound, shut off, and only run on high. Paid diagnostic fee 74.90. Could not afford to pay for repair which was an extra $183 over the next couple of months would notice random shudder or rough starts while idling and driving, heard weird winding sound and vehicle would stall. Check engine light came on and took to autozone, given transmission codes on 5/16/2008 took to dealership and requested diagnostic service because engine light on and having some kind of transmission problem according to autozone codes,and requested recall work done, was told we would have to pay $95. We informed them we have a warranty and should not have to pay the fee according to chrysler cust. Service. They insisted. Told them just do recall work we could not afford fee. According to receipt tech only installed transmission fill tube oil seal. After service vehicle still shuddering and stalling on the way home. 7/17/08 took jeep back to dealership to get transmission diagnosed, paid $95. Was told failure in the torque converter, internal failure, and codes are the same as the one autozone gave earlier. Repair solutions offered were an overhaul with a price quote of $3100 or replace for $3500. We called chrysler about warranty they said we don't have one. We called the dealership we bought the jeep from and they say we do have the chrysler warranty. After they talked to each other dealer was informed about chrysler's warranty policy and acknowledges telling us about warranty but has yet to offer repair service or any solution.

Filed Jan 11, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · OH

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · FL

The vehicle is a 6 cylinder with a nag 1 transmission, 30000 miles, transmission surges and does not want to change gears while accelerating. Dangerous on highway... Cannot pick up speed had been shuddering at various times.*ak vehicle does not seem to know how to shift properly and hesitates when accelerating or pulling in to traffic check engine ligth come on every friday and come off on saturdays. I took the car to dealer 5 times and every time they have a new upgrade for the computers but no fix, is a safety isue!!!!

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Transmission · 17,600 miles · NY

2005 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle is a 6 cylinder with a nag 1 transmission. The vehicle was bought new in nov, 2005. It has around 17600 miles on it. The vehicle had been shuddering at various times, was inconsistent. Usually around 1500 rpms. Eagle auto mall, local jeep dealer stated nothing was wrong. Coming home from store transmission started to whine and then stopped shifting. Pulling into my driveway engine compartment started to smoke badly, almost went on fire . Turned vehicle off. Observed tranny fluid all over the engine and alot of tranny fluid on the ground. Vehicle was towed to the eagle dealer, who after a week in the shop said there was water in the tranny fluid and that they were going to have to take apart the transmission. Contacted chrysler told them that a VIN check of my vehicle showed that it was not under the recall they had issued for this model, but there was a safety problem and that a new transmission should be placed in the vehicle.