2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Dec 18, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

1. Engine over heating problems numerous times and coolant leak. Even after replacement of radiator and hoses. 2. Went to pick up jeep from mechanic due to oil leak, when they brought it around, I noticed pink fluid dripping. Had Transmission serviced in March/April 2020 due to a leak., Flushed system, new filters and fluid. Last few months vehicle says "Transmission over Temp" a few times. Replaced transmission pan, due to a leak, new fluid added, in September 2022. Vehicle indicated "Transmission over Temp" a few weeks later. Didn't drive it a few days, haven't seen the warning sign yet. 3. Numerous oil leaks. Serpitean belt replaced along with other repairs. 4. When I bought vehicle, it had no heat and coolant was leaking in on passenger side floor. 5. Jeep shifts to 3rd gear and won't shift down or back into drive until I turn off vehicle and back on. Very dangerous I was a busy road, US 41 heading north, and had to pull over.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · ID

First off the transmission wasn't shifting right. I was like it was getting stuck in 2nd gear or something. The rpms were raising high before it was shifting. Then my check engine came on, took it in to get a the code read code was p0700 and p0562 and p0750 so we changed the battery, the throttle body and had the transmission fluid and filters changed. Still same problem. Check engine light is still on with the same code . Took it to a transmission shop they said it is the solenoid pack. Now I have read a lot of the jeep chrysler forums and a whole lot of these jeeps have had the same issue with the transmission. So I want to know how you can sell such an expensive vehicle with so many transmission issues. And why there has not been a recall on these transmissions. This is a big safety issue!! I think you need to fix or replace the transmissions in these jeeps!! A recall should be done asap on these transmissions!!! I am extremely disappointed in chrysler, dodge and jeep. I have not seen a recall as of yet on these transmissions. Yet there are so many people who have the same issues with these transmissions. I called chrysler and they said there were no recalls yet on this transmission. I expect a call or email about this concern asap. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · MN

Driving down the road, the and and traction control lights come on while driving and tranny doesn't shift causing loss of brakes and revving of engine

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Transmission · PA

Transfer case malfunction part is unavailable to buy. This seems to be a widespread complaint for my make model vehicle. Service 4 wheel drive system shows up in the computer screen to warn you of the problem vehicle will not shift into 4 wheel drive low. Appears to be a faulty gearing or electrical transfer motor

Filed Sep 17, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 142,000 miles · TN

2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo with 3.7 liter motor shows all four gears park neutral reverse and drive "prnd" active at the same time and the check engine obdii code u0103 (can bus communication lost with the shifter). This condition reoccurs every 1 to 7 days approximately. While in this mode the vehicle is in limp mode stuck in 2nd gear. I tried to drive it to the dealership twice with this condition on back roads but it will clear after driving for about 5 miles in limp mode. I had the vehicle towed to the jeep dealership with this condition present. It cleared while they were trying to diagnose problem and they couldn't get it to repeat while driving it with my permission for three weeks. They were unable to diagnose the problem and no repairs were made. I got my vehicle back after three weeks at dealeship and problem reoccurred after two days of driving. Trying to drive this vehicle in limp mode is very dangerous as you cannot exceed about 30 miles per hour causing dangerous conditions to myself and other drivers on roads with speed limits higher than 30 MPH. This is a serious safety issue and the dealership can't diagnose the problem. In the meantime I am stuck with a very unsafe vehicle

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 140,495 miles · NJ

While driving the vehicle in drive it slips into gear 3 by itself and when I attempt to accelerate its in limp mode. I always have to pull to the side and shut the vehicle on and restart it several times before it actually shift the ( d ) drive.

Filed Jun 12, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 97,000 miles · KY

Vehicle will not shift into correct gear when accelerating from a dead stop. Tops out at 3,000 rpms at 60mph. This is an intermittent problem. But will at least happen 2 times a day. When it happens you have to pull over and shut off the engine off and restart. This most likely will fix the problem. This is very dangerous when in traffic. This typically happens when you stop at a traffic light and start to take off. I had the censers changed in the transmission but didn't fix the problem. The vehicle has less than 100,000 miles on it. It is getting worse every day know.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 123,000 miles · MS

A few weeks/months after the purchase of my jeep about 2 years ago, I noticed that my cruise control had stopped working and the ABS light had come. I checked my fuses and relays and they were ok. Then a day or so later I was driving on the interstate and my check engine light and my brake lights came on. My jeep then seemed to downshifted itself. It felt as if the transmission had locked up, it slowed to about 30mph and would not shift onto another gear. I pulled over killed the motor. After a few attempts to drive it, I turned the key over and noticed the break and engine lights were off so I attempted to drive home and was sucessfull. This started to happen more and more often. I noticed that it mainly happened when either I was running my AC or it was wet/raining outside. I then started researching jeep problems and recalls. I came across the daminoncrysler recall no. 13. The recall had described the issue I was having, so I researched my VIN and it staled that the recall no. 13 has already been completed on jeep. Now my jeep is stuck in limp mode and will not reset. It will not shift and the ABS, brake and engine lights stay on. Is there a way to find out exactly what service did they did when it was recalled in 2005 (if any)? I dont know what to do

Filed Oct 31, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 110,000 miles · ID

2005 jeep grand cherokee 5.7l stalls while driving, goes into limp mode constantly while driving or stationary, unintended acceleration while stationary and surges forward when brakes fully applied. Also got the recall for ignition issue but no parts available so have to be careful till then. Ignition recall is even stated to be a temporary fix. Electrical issues cause sever safety concern for customer safety. No warning when issue will happen. Replace parts stated by professional diagnostic and still have same electrical issues.

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · WV

The transmission would not shift unless the traction control light was lit. All or some of the dash lights flash sporadically. The results have been two destroyed transmissions. Neither chrysler dealers nor chrysler have been able to suggest a solution.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · WA

After receiving n23 recall software update, when attempting to engage 4wd low in a low traction situation, the transfer case motor would not shift due to damages resulting from the software change. The software update was issues to bypass problems occurring from an often damaged part, rather than repairing or replacing the part itself. Because if this, the software change has negatively affected numerous vehicles 4wd low capabilities, rendering them useless in emergency situations.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · OH

When driving my jeep around say anywhere above 25 MPH, if I let off the gas pedal, the front end nose dives and a loud clunk is felt like the transmission fell out. Maintenance is up to date, gas has no water, it just does this every single day. So I have to drive my jeep a certain way in order to try to avoid this beating on the transmission. Another version of this is for example: I go to pass a car I step on the gas, the transmission kicks down like it should but when I'm ready to slow down after passing a loud clunk! And the vehicle nose dives again like someone had put it in 1st gear at 50mph. About 50% of the time after this happens my RPM's will stay very high like when it drops down for passing it wont shift down for the speed im doing it wants to stay in the passing gear. There has been even times when its really bad, and the RPM's wont regulate down I have to pull over put the vehicle in park and start over. Its very exhausting and hazardous with this transmission and this jeep. Nothing but problems.