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. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and all the lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the head lamps functioned intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v380000 (electrical system) however, the part needed…
ODI 10691122
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted but the failure recurred multiple times. Also, the contact stated that multiple attempts were required in order to start the vehicle on other occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis and the technician stated that the shells…
ODI 10654550
Electrical System
2005 jeep grand cherokee electrical issue observed on various occasions since taking ownership of the vehicle. While driving all lights and warning indicators will come on at once. The gauges will fluctuate sporadically. The entire dash will begin to flicker on and off. This also involves the headlights. The headlights will flicker on and off while driving corresponding to the flickering of the dash. Extended…
ODI 10561334
Electrical System · Power Train
I have a 2005 jeep grand cherokee, took in in my dealer in aug, 2013 for a safety recall (n23). First time i tried to shift it into neutral, it flashed a "service 4wd system", and would not shift into either neutral or 4low. Jeep forum, with 70 pages and hundreds of comments on this problem, looks like the recall software update is the problem and chrysler has not yet owned up the issue. Meanwhile, i cannot use my…
ODI 10561688
Electrical System
Dash lights flicker and vehicle routinely and randomly will not start. We have been stranded at least 2 dozen times. 2 dealers and an independent mechanic could not locate the problem. Battery, starter, starter relay and key fob's replaced. Vehicle was taken to dealer in nov 2014 and now on may 11, 2015 ignition switch recall still has not been performed due to lack of parts.
ODI 10715745
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) and had the recall remedy performed on the vehicle however, the transfer case actuator failed shortly after the repair. As a result, the vehicle would not engage in four-wheel drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case…
ODI 10561773
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle was not able to start and a clicking sound could be heard. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the relay switch was changed before the vehicle could start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of…
ODI 10747880
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10713659
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/12/2016 *cn updated…
ODI 10781058
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost all power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and various warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 10732794
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 10714631
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and remained depressed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal repeatedly before it released in order to move the vehicle forward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10691824
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and believed that the failure was related to the…
ODI 10640256
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 contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 6/11/15*cn
ODI 10713555
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times. The failure progressed without warning. The contact waited for over a year on the part to become available to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was able to restart each time the failure recurred. The authorized dealer was contacted several…
ODI 10683828
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal had to be depressed with force in order to keep the vehicle moving. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the shifter module…
ODI 10663939
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While departing philadelphia airport , entering ramp to access interstate 95, the vehicle lost all power, engine, power steering and brakes would not work. Head lights were still functioning. We physically pushed the vehicle off the highway, so other drivers and municipal bus drivers would stop screaming at us. The vehicle would not start. After calling the police and a tow truck, about 30 minutes later , the…
ODI 10622175
Electrical System · Power Train
After we had the following recall done. Report receipt date: may 07, 2013 nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 component(s): electrical system , power train the vehicle has failed to be put into 4 wd neutral or visa versa, not allowed to be put into drive. We tow behind my motorhome. It happened the first time we tried to tow it, it went into neutral but would not come back out easily. After ~1/2 hr of trying i was able…
ODI 10555181
Electrical System
This is in regards to chrysler's recall of ignition switches - p41. A notice that a safety recall was in effect was announced early summer of 2014 and since then chrysler keeps saying the part is unavailable. It's well over six months since the recall was announced. I have called chrysler 3 times and they cannot provide an answer to when the part will be available. My jeep continues to have ignition switch problems,…
ODI 10680575
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 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 10664289
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Jeep shudders during engagement /acceleration. Ac evaporator condensate water causing shuddering in vehicle. Vehicle appears to want to shut off at stop light, rpm's drop drastically and shudders at take off
ODI 10853102
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving on the freeway, the vehicle suddenly shifted itself into 3rd gear. Paddle shifting was inoperable and vehicle will up or down shift. Error codes given are p0700, and p0406. Problem seemed to resolve after restarting vehicle, but then shifts again after a couple of minutes. Now vehicle stays in 3rd gear permanently. Fluid levels ok, guessing it is electrical/computer related issue based on internet…
ODI 10556174
Electrical System · Power Train
I recently took my jeep into the dealer service center to remedy the last recall pertaining to the software flash of the final drive control module. The day before i took my jeep in i had used the [redacted] low. My jeep showed no symptoms of the recall and had no proper incidents yet i decided to take it in to have the task completed to avoid any future problems. Since the day i took it in (10/5/2013) i had not…
ODI 10554278
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
After having safety recall n23 done to my jeep grand cherokee 5.7l i have since been locked out of 4-wheel low. The n23 safety recall for my vehicle has not worked as it has created another safety issue by me not having my 4-low in a state (colorado) that i use 4-low in for winter and for recreation use. I was almost trapped in the cold mountains due to not knowing the n23 recall deactivated my 4-low. Not only if…
ODI 10594117
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee . The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10565777
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