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 stated that the vehicle would not start. After multiple attempts, the vehicle started successfully. The contact also stated that he replaced the battery, starter, and starter relay at independent repair shops, but the failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be…
ODI 10430855
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to start. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer had…
ODI 10654585
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the meters and gauges on the instrument panel displayed incorrect reading levels. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the…
ODI 10706054
Body · Electrical System
Vehicle stalls at random, and looses power steering capability, can cause a crash on windy roads. Very scary. Has been to dealer multiple times in arizona and has not been able to fix. They tried to fix it under warranty and under extended warranty from chrysler. Also when vehicle stalls looses power, can't immediately open windows or doors. Doors on this vehicle also interior handles all were broken prematurely…
ODI 10404712
Electrical System
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited will sporadically lose a portion of its electrical power. It can be restored by stopping the vehicle and restarting the engine. It never loses the radio nor the "p,r,n,d" on the odometer, but it always loses the remainder of the odometer, the turn signals and the hvac system. The jeep dealer is unable to repair the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10430443
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
When turning the ignition key to the start position, you hear 1 "click" but the vehicle does not start. This is an intermittent event that seems to come and go every few months. When it happens, i have to leave the key in the on position for about 1 - 2 minutes, then attempt to start the engine again. I had previously had my vehicle serviced at the dealership for this problem, but since it is so random, the service…
ODI 10455826
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Valve
2005 jeep cherokee. Consumer states several problems with vehicle including electrical, brake system issues, battery failure, alternator failure, 3 broken stems and repetitive issues with a transmission filter *tgw the consumer stated the transmission problem would often leave him stranded. The transmission would often cause the vehicle to lurch forward or backwards when the transmission finally engaged. The vehicle…
ODI 10387928
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact had experienced the failure and was previously repaired on two separate occasions prior to the recall. The contact mentioned that while driving at various speeds, all the lighting on the instrumental panel would malfunction. The…
ODI 10693007
Electrical System
I have owned my vehicle since 2008 at 32,000 miles, the sunroof worked great for a few years then i noticed that the sunroof would close passed the roof line of the jeep. I did not think of it much because i assumed that the jeep would have a secondary seal on the inside of the roof line, in between the headliner to keep debris and water out of the inside. This is not the case, it started snowing heavily and the…
ODI 11075466
Electrical System
I filed a compliant earlier about my 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The cd number is 10374691. I will like to update that compliant. I have had the ignition replaced, the computer replaced and they did not fix the problems that i incurred in my previous compliant. The dashboard warning lights all came on again last night as i was driving down the road. This is a serious problem and the dealer has no idea how to fix this…
ODI 10381679
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a shortage. The technician made three set of keys; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10783308
Electrical System
Vehicle stalls or loses power while driving. Error code p2101 limits rpms and performance and also causes problems with the electronic stability program. Replaced throttle body twice, new egr valve, pcm re flashed and same problem. If you wiggle the two back plugs going into the ecm the p2101 code pops up every time. Vehicle is a 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited 4wd with a5.7l hemi and only has 87000miles. Huge…
ODI 10394482
Electrical System
In cold weather (anything below approximately 30f) all instrument panel indicator lights light up, the speedometer and tachometer needles drop to zero, as do the fuel and engine temperature gauges. The reverse assist indicator lights in the tailgate also light up. There is a clicking sound in the dashboard. The engine continues to run, but the abs service required instrument panel indicator light does stay lit up.…
ODI 10384390
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep cherokee. While parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to two different dealers and a repair shop, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10409102
Electrical System
When driving home at night at approximately 65 miles per hour all the dashboard warning lights came on, then the dashboard went blank and shortly after that the headlights went off. After hitting the brakes the dashboard and headlights came back on, the headlights were on auto. I have researched the internet and it appears that jeep has a problem with this on their 2005 jeeps and is a serious problem that could…
ODI 10382678
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
Dashboard lights and service electrical brake system come on and off while driving. When the dashboard flickers all gauges shut down while driving. Major safety hazard. Researched on internet and this is a global issue with 2005 jeep grand cherokees. *tr
ODI 10373743
Electrical System
When driving home at night at approximately 65 miles per hour all the dashboard warning lights came on, then the dashboard went blank and shortly after that the headlights went off. After hitting the brakes the dashboard and headlights came back on, the headlights were on auto. I have researched the internet and it appears that jeep has a problem with this on their 2005 jeeps and is a serious problem that could…
ODI 10374691
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
While driving my 2005 jeep(with my 2 year old daughter in the back)on a friday evening my dashboard lights and headlights went nuts. They flashed on and off for about 30 seconds and it was pitch black-i was going about 60mph. I decided to take it really slowly but keep on driving,i had issues earlier this year with some shifting module.i really get freaked out about this stuff when my daughters in the car but it was…
ODI 10369347
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the instrument panel light would fail sporadically with the intermittent failure of the instrument panel gauges. In addition, the air conditioner would intermittently activate as the failure occurred and the headlights would illuminate sporadically. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times but they were unable to determine…
ODI 10394439
Electrical System
When i start and as i'm driving the truck the headlights are flickering along with the radio. The rpm and speedometer gauges are jumping up and down as i drive. I can hear a cluster of clicking noises coming from behind the radio, underneath the steering wheel in the wiring harness's and also from underneath the hood in the fuze box closet to the driver. The heated seats do not work along with the radio and gps, the…
ODI 10370055
Electrical System
I have had the same issues with my 2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo for many years. It seems to be an electrical problem, but no one can tell me for sure what the problem is. There are three major issues that seem to happen around the same time. 1. While slowing down and the engine is idling it has a tendency to stall. It stalls at many stop signs and red lights. Sometimes when i'm just idling the engine will…
ODI 10348002
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The contact also indicated that the speedometer did not function. While depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle would not stop. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The recall notice for nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10783561
Electrical System
I have been having a problem with my 2005 jeep grand cherokee since october of 2008. I have been at my wit's end because i have had the ecm replaced along with the battery and starter and the same intermittent starting continues. I have just discovered that i am not the only one. Please refer to the link below. I urge you to investigate this problem. I have had four jeeps and this is the only one i have had a…
ODI 10345157
Electrical System
While driving the ignition switch position turns to the accessory position. The engine initially turns off and then resumes running. The air conditioner turns off and remains off, the headlights flash on and off and then turn off, and all the dash lights flicker on and off several times and then they stay on as if in the accessory position. If i quickly and slightly turn the ignition key the car resumes a normal…
ODI 10608196
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I bought my 2005 jeep grand cherokee in april 2010 so i have had it for 5 months. In that 5 months the driver side rear door handle has completely broken and fallen into the door, the passenger side rear door has cracked and will be completely broken soon, the passenger front door handle is just beginning to crack so the only one that really works 100% is the driver door handle. I have an extended bumper to bumper…
ODI 10353968
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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