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 · Power Train
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to transfer case actuator recall problems. *smd the consumer stated he complied with the recall notice he received in the mail. The dealer reprogrammed the final drive controller module. Four weeks later, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer stated he didn't have any problems with the vehicle, prior to the recall repair. The consumer stated after a short time…
Fire reported
ODI 10617523
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Every time while driving the air bag light on dash is always on. Then upon driving, suddenly the seat belt alarm starts buzzing even though all seat belts are latched properly. Then the engine light will come on. Shortly after the dash goes completely black. All alarms and lights go out along with the heating/ac. This is on a routine basis. *tr
ODI 10607609
Electrical System · Engine
After 13v175000 recall - 2005 jeep gc still slips into neutral while running. Also, sometimes when moving from drive to reverse, it "stalls" in neutral and won't move into reverse. So far, this has only happened when idling at stop lights and in parking garages. Putting the car in park, shutting it off, and turning it back on reset things - but i'm worried that this will happen while driving. Took it to the…
ODI 10584065
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 perform 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. Updated 6/8/15*cn…
ODI 10703989
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10788292
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. Updated 2/18/16 ln repaired 3x, jeep…
ODI 10782431
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 vin was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10704476
Electrical System · Power Train
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 nhtsa campaign id number 13v175000 (electrical system , power…
ODI 10584373
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was received in april of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact…
ODI 10763085
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The contact jiggled the key and after several attempts, the vehicle started. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system),…
ODI 10664577
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the starter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred while driving at low speeds. The starter was replaced on two other occasions. The contact received notification…
ODI 10743820
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when turning the ignition to the on position, the vehicle failed to start until several attempts were made. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine and the low gas warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel gauge dropped to empty but…
ODI 10695091
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving for about 20mins the was a hard shift and my truck was stuck in 3rd gear and the check engine light came on. I took it to a mechanic and he said it could be the shift solenoid and it would cost 700 to take my transmission apart to check it. $700 later im still having the problem i bought the car at 82k im now at 92k i keep up regular service. What is weird is when i turn my turn my truck back on its no…
ODI 10609480
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 need 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.
ODI 10693219
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at any speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shook violently as the steering wheel seized. The instrument panel lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v396000 (power train) and 14v438000 (electrical…
ODI 10735881
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 recall 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 10781682
Electrical System
Am on 4th new battery. When car sits for a short time, say 3-5 days, battery discharges and dies. Gauges and lights flash on and off when attempting a charge. One time was locked out of car as entry fob would not unlock had to break into car since no power to car to open or operate locks. Have had vehicle towed twice to dealer, each time nothing found wrong, but new battery installed twice under current warranty…
ODI 10568042
Electrical System
I received a chrysler safety recall notice over a year and a half ago for faulty ignition switch for our 2005 jeep grand cherokee. I've contacted my local jeep dealer numerous times with the same story that the replacement part isn't available. My jeep is starting to experience issues with the ignition and the dealer tells me they can replace the ignition with a new one subject to the same recall issues at my…
ODI 10705447
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle did restart, however, the failure recurred on two other 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…
ODI 10764489
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
ODI 10723436
Electrical System · Power Train
Back in february i got notice of the following recall and had it performed eventhough was not having the problem. Safety recall n23/ nhtsa 13v-175. Reprogram final drive controller module. 2005 - 2010. (wk) jeep grand cherokee. 2006 - 2010. (xk) jeep commander, after this recall was perfrom 4low would not work. We were able to reset the module by resetting a fuse but, this only lasted a few months. In june the 4low…
ODI 10618163
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 perform 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10782904
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. Every time the vehicle was started, a loud tapping noise emitted from the dashboard. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10745409
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 manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure.
ODI 10682757
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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…
ODI 10731647
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