2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 846
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 846 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- Ignition · 3 records
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 146 |
| 100–150k mi | 120 |
| 30–60k mi | 62 |
| 150–400k mi | 51 |
| 1–30k mi | 45 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10679449
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the lights and gauges on the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the head lamps illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10705610
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the seat belt warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The approximate failure…
ODI 10690070
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system).the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
ODI 10652432
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that will driving at various speeds the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact mentioned that recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) exceeded the reasonable amount of time. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10649636
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at a low speed and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had the technician replace the fuel cap. The vin was included…
ODI 10782121
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the engine stalled. The contact was able to merge to the shoulder and restarted the engine which resumed normal function. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that recall nhtsa…
ODI 10653382
Electrical System
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10651788
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 10650210
Electrical System · Engine
While driving approximately 40mph my check engine light started dinging and blinking. Within a few seconds of this the engine powered down ( rpm read 0). All the electrical components stayed on (radio, lights, ect) then within 10 seconds the engine started back up. When the vehicle restarted itself the esp showed being disabled and the rpm's where higher than normal. Any acceleration/deceleration the check engine…
ODI 10651281
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end, but the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver suffered a fractured right foot and a forehead laceration that required medical attention. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10725582
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the vehicle was unable to be serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/30/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was…
ODI 10695175
Electrical System
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine sensor, the check electrical system error code, anti-lock brakes sensor, four wheel drive sensor and the traction control sensor intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a repair shop who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10651844
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the all warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10782459
Electrical System · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the tpms warning lamp flashed after replacing the tires. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic indicated that the tires were fine, yet the warning lamp continued to flash intermittently. At times, the vehicle was hesitant to start. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and…
ODI 10721878
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10693243
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10691804
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10676680
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when driving, the instrument panel electrical gauges and the headlights failed. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10667697
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10664751
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10786023
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but he failure was unable to be diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system);…
ODI 10781761
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available for several months. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The…
ODI 10703472
Electrical System · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and there was a loud noise coming from the four wheel drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10785389
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10654738
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.