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
This issue is well-documented online. My 2005 jeep grand cherokee's steering column horn circuitry fails in the engaged position, causing the vehicle's horn to sound without driver intent. This is a safety hazard that can distract other drivers or cause them drivers to take unnecessary evasive action.
ODI 10824441
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 was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would…
ODI 10806164
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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…
ODI 10783677
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped after making a left turn. In addition, the power steering and brakes failed. The contact received a recall notification; 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…
ODI 10764142
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to turn the ignition to the on position, the ignition failed to start. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v396000 (power train). However the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that…
ODI 10763848
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) but was informed by the dealer that the part was not available. The contact also called two dealers months later and the part was still not available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not…
ODI 10782390
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel shook and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road by downshifting. The contact, with the help of a police officer, drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10763814
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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10789332
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that the vehicle would start after several attempts. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle but the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10762465
Electrical System · Seats
The passenger seat heater went up in flames. The car was closed up so thankfully the fire went out on its own. There is a lot of fire damage. The whole front cabin is melted or charred.
Fire reported
ODI 10762589
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the alternator warning indicator illuminated. 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 notified of the issue. The failure…
ODI 10820932
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. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable. Updated 02/05/16*lj the…
ODI 10781929
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 experienced a failure related to the recall but no details were…
ODI 10817658
Electrical System
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated on three separate occasions, the vehicle stalled while driving. *jb
ODI 10760517
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled after the contact's knee encountered the ignition key. The contact received a recall notification for 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…
ODI 10763073
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 repair the vehicle 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 10759118
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving on the freeway at night my headlights started blinking on and off at a very fast pace. I could not get them to stop blinking. I was able to put my bright lights on and it stopped. This has happed many times over the past month. The cars in front of me think i am trying to make them pull over and let me by. This week my headlights came on during the daytime and they were in the off position. I never had…
ODI 10761839
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 10807177
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred twice. 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…
ODI 10782027
Electrical System
Letter from senator king on behalf of constituent re safety recall 2005 jeep grand cherokee. *smd recall # 14v438000. *jb
ODI 10749430
Electrical System · Engine
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall. *smd the consumer stated the engine was replaced at a cost of $6,000. *jb
ODI 10748416
Electrical System
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice 14v-438. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled several times. *jb
ODI 10748409
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10746760
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 for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. When the vehicle was being driven at lower speeds, it would stall without warning. The vehicle would have to be restarted…
ODI 10892212
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning and caused the vehicle to go off the road and flip over three times. The air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered from cuts on both of his legs that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was declared destroyed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10746062
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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