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 a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10679973
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the gauges failed to function properly due to a faulty ignition. Also, the heat and air conditioner were not working properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10664279
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the lights on the instrument panel and the headlights turned off. In addition, the power windows and interior lights failed to operate without warning. The failures occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10663961
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled while entering traffic without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer wa not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system), however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable.…
ODI 10794610
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light and the abs light illuminated. Also, the contact stated that the brakes engaged independently. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10703425
Electrical System
Shortly after i bought the jeep, i started having issues with the whole dash lighting up as i was driving down the road. I was notified by chrysler, on 09/29/14, about a recall on the ignition switch. As of today, 6/26/15, the part is still not available. This is completely unacceptable as this issue, obviously, may result in serious injury or death. My dash keeps lighting up and now the brakes are giving me issues.…
ODI 10730557
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 part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10782463
Electrical System
In the past 6 months roughly, my husband has accidentally knocked the key of our jeep while commuting to/from work a lf a dozen times and the vehicle shut off while traveling over 60 miles per hour on a busy minneapolis freeway. Fortunately, it has not resulted in an accident (yet). It happened again just last wednesday! We did receive at least 2 recall notices from jeep, however, when we call to schedule the…
ODI 10654139
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
ODI 10651649
Electrical System
Chrysler recall #p41 announced in june 2014, but still not available to be fixed after 6 months (p41 / nhtsa 14v-438). *tr
ODI 10682464
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, there was a sudden loss of engine power. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that a second recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was received but the part continued to be unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10654717
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and the dealer was unable to determine when the part needed would become available. The manufacturer was contacted for several weeks. The contact was unable to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe and the contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/03/15*lj…
ODI 10689935
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed to complete the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10689929
Air Bags · Electrical System
At approximate june 2014 i received a recall notice for the ignition switch. Chrysler said approx. Delivery of september 2014. I have not heard or received anything since then. My concern other than the unsafe ignition switch situation is that every time i use my jeep, my airbag warning light flashes on and off continuously. As time goes on, the worse it gets. My dealer says he has checked others vehicles with the…
ODI 10712860
Electrical System
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee has a recall from jeep chrysler but no parts are available. My key ignition will and has shut off all by it self causing me to loose steering, brakes and total control of my vehicle. This is my only vehicle as i purchased it in april of 2014 and i would not have bought this vehicle if i knew of the problems with the ignition like the chevrolet vehicles. I have to drive with one hand on…
ODI 10668941
Electrical System
Dash light flicker on and off and message reads service brake system check and advise. Brakes completely replaced a year ago and only drive 7500 miles per year. It is not the brakes. We have researched internet and feel it is an ignition switch problem and pervasive with others as well . If just one key in ignition with no other weight of other keys attached, no problem. However, problem surfaces when any weight of…
ODI 10599142
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
June of 2014 and still to this day the gear shift can be moved from "p" to any gear, and that is when no keys are in the ignition/and no foot on the brake. I was working under the hood and my 4 year old son did just that and almost ran me over. I checked and the vehicle had no keys in it they were with me in my tool box because i didn't want him to do just that. I checked out the situation to make sure it wasn't a…
ODI 10670470
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I bought my gd cherokee used with 71k miles. I just had my first oil change before heading out on a camping trip for the weekend. On the return trip, i had just turned onto the highway (55 mph zone). I am 6'4" tall. The previous owner was shorter than me. The seat was in the wrong position (i now know). While switching from gas pedal to brake pedal, my knee hit the key in the ignition. The car turned off. I…
ODI 10626128
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.…
ODI 10726782
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by shifting into park, turning the key to the off position, and then to the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 ( electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10680504
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v438000 (electrical system) and 13v175000 (electrical system, power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. 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…
ODI 10783830
Electrical System
This is well-documented on the internet. The plastic connector for the climate control blower motor on my vehicle has overheated and melted internally, causing an intermittent connection and periodic smoke inside the passenger compartment. I called the dealership and they offered to replace my blower motor resistor and wiring harness with a different set of parts that do not experience this issue. Their offer was to…
ODI 10824446
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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…
ODI 10714428
Electrical System
Some jeep commander and jeep grand cherokee vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving. This may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicles safety features including the frontal airbags their answer is: incomplete but repair parts are not available this recall has been out for…
ODI 10782269
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was…
ODI 10701941
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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