2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure

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 Apr 9, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MO

I purchased my 05 jeep grand cherokee 3.7l v6 with 79k miles on it june 21, 2016. In july of 2017, it started to bog down with a constant shutter when starting up and accelerating, the cel was also on. I took it in to have the cel checked out and it was showing 22 codes saying that the o2 sensor had a high voltage circuit. Upon examinng and testing the o2 sensor there was nothing found to be wrong. A couple weeks later the cel came on again, but this time it showed the same o2 sensor was running lean and rich at the same time. I replaced the sensor at that time. Now it is showing another code p0430 and the timing chain for the electronic shift transmission is jumping. I was informed this happens to these transmissions all the time and there is no repair for it. All I can do is drive it until it goes and buy a new transmission. This is not fair

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 83,000 miles · PA

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that there was leakage at the fill tube grommet seal that damaged the transmission. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v396000 (power train). Additionally, the part was not available for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Djr updated 3/12/15*cn updated 9/13/2017

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 86,300 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate and the transmission failed to down shift. Additionally, the transfer case would not shift out of four-wheel high into neutral or four wheel low properly. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). The vehicle was being taken back to the dealer for the third time due to the remedy not correcting the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,300.

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Transmission · MI

2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated in february 2011, she parked her vehicle overnight in her garage, after having driven it throughout the day without problems. When she started it the next day, the gears would not engage. She spoke with a mechanic, who suggested the transfer case was in neutral. Subsequently, the vehicle was towed to a nearby transmission shop. They ran a diagnostics and the codes indicated the transmission was faulty. Based upon their recommendation, she had the transmission replaced.

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 Feb 17, 2009 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · DE

The 2005 jeep cherokee has severe problems related to the transmission. I bought this vehicle used with 10,000 miles on. I had 5 transmission related problems within 12 months. Two of these problems left the vehicle inoperable; one of which the vehicle almost caught on fire. They replaced the transmission and I was still not happy. I traded in for a 2007 buick lucerne - which has been a great car. No more chrysler products for me!

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · TN

I own a 2005 jeep, grand cherokee with 39,000 miles. I was driving the vehicle when suddenly I had total transmission failure. The vehicle would not move when applying the gas. I coasted the vehicle off to the side of the rode and applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. I put the vehicle into park and got off the brakes and the vehicle began to roll forward. I had to apply the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle from rolling even though it was in park. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership for diagnosis.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · OR

Since 4/24/07, my 2005 jeep grand cherokee will intermittently fail to start. This typically has happened after driving it throughout the day without incident. (only once did it happen early in the morning after sitting all night.) for the first two failures, jumping the battery was successful. The third incident, where the jump didn't work, LED to the battery being replaced, although the old battery was never diagnosed as faulty. When the car failed to start with the new battery,the keys were re-coded by a jeep dealer. It then failed to start with the newly coded keys. The ignition was eliminated as a problem, and the starter was replaced (with an after-market product). When the car failed to start again, the starter was replaced a second time (with a chrysler part) and the ignition once again was diagnosed as working. After the next failure to start, a temperature sensor in the transmission was replaced. When the car again failed to start, I was told the newly replaced temperature sensor was faulty, it was being replaced, and the car would be ready the next day. Now, three days after being told the car would be ready,I'm told that no one knows what the problem is, although the diagnostics now indicate there is a problem. I was told by the current jeep dealer servicing it that no one could be consulted at chrysler until the problem could be replicated. (although it is a timely process, the problem has been replicated while in repair.) it is now august 3, 2007, and for the last 102 days my grand cherokee has been in and out of repair for weeks at a time. When I have had access to it, I have not been able to drive it with any confidence. The dealer (not a jeep dealer) where I purchased this car has been loaning me vehicles and they have been exceptional in their concern, despite anyone's ability to resolve this. Their daily attention my faulty vehicle is the only reason, as a first-time jeep grand cherokee owner, that I have been able to stay on the road today.

Filed Jul 9, 2007 · Transmission · 500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 MPH or greater, the vehicle hesitated when shifted into gear. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The federal safety agency recall # 05v396000 (power train:automatic transmission) was found. The recall work was performed. The contact stated that there was total transmission failure after the recall repair. The current mileage is 30,547 and failure mileage was 500.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · OH

2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4. The transmission failed at a busy intersection with wife and two children aboard in november 2006. The dealership had to call chhrysler prior to ordering parts because chrysler had a hold"on the parts needed to make the repair. The hold placed on the parts was due to the fact chrysler knew there was a problem with the transmission and wanted to make sure the dealership fixed the problem correctly. Since that time, the jeep's "new" transmission hesitates when climbing hills, accelerating etc. I have taken the jeep back to the dealership to have this problem corrected. The dealership and chrysler have acknowledged the problem with the automobile. Chrysler described the problem to the dealership as "fish nipping at bait". Chrysler's technical team tells the dealership they are working on a new computer program to fix this problem. It has now been 2 months since the diagnosis, and who knows how long since chrysler has been aware of the problem and I still am driving, and paying for, a vehicle that the manufacturer knows is faulty. In addition, I have not been able to receive any satisfaction by calling chrysler's numerous 1-800 numbers. All I have been told is that the appropriate parties have been contacted. Who those are I do not know and they would not tell me! My dealership and chryslers technical team have already been in contact and they are aware of the problem! I have been told that the defect the jeep is experiencing will not harm the automobile. I have not once been concerned with the effect the defect has on the automobile but I have been concerned with the effect it has on my wife and I when driving the automobile. I want to know what chrysler plans on doing about selling me a vehicle that has not worked properly for the majority of time I have owned it! Their lack of concern regarding their product and the safety of those who drive their product is appalling.