1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
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  3. 2005
  4. Electrical System

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi146
100–150k mi120
30–60k mi62
150–400k mi51
1–30k mi45

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 15, 2015 · 115,678 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting

    My jeep has been experiencing loss of power and restarting while driving down rt 80. Almost got myself and my pregnant girlfriend killed when it just off and restarted, i called the dealer right away and they couldn't do anything due to lack of part, we only have one car and they would not grant me a loaner, this is very unsafe, the lights on the dash all flickered then car shut down and restarted instantly and i'm…

    ODI 10761904

  • April 12, 2015

    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 not available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle stalled twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

    ODI 10705554

  • April 10, 2015

    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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10704937

  • April 10, 2015

    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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/1/15*cn updated 8/11/2015*js

    ODI 10704913

  • April 9, 2015

    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 your recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 5/18/15*cn updated…

    ODI 10704678

  • April 8, 2015 · 168,000 miles

    Electrical System

    A recall notice was issued in december concerning ignition switch. To date, there is no part available per darcars dealership. The car when it hits a small bump, all lights in the monitor goes on and out..and the vehicle lights (front) goes off making driving during nighttime dangerous. Id recall @ 74647 -july 19, 2009 (suspension); #105229 - july 21 2114 (system ignition switch; # 61947- sept 14 2005 (power train…

    ODI 10706334

  • April 8, 2015

    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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 05-26-15 *bf the…

    ODI 10704448

  • April 1, 2015

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While at a stop, the vehicle stalled and various electrical functions seized. The vehicle was able to start after the failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…

    ODI 10782017

  • April 1, 2015

    Electrical System

    2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall. *smd

    ODI 10711755

  • April 1, 2015

    Electrical System

    2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts unavailable to complete recall. *smd

    ODI 10711753

  • April 1, 2015 · 80,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall 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…

    ODI 10704241

  • April 1, 2015

    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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10703152

  • April 1, 2015 · 65,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. 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 recall repair. The…

    ODI 10703080

  • March 31, 2015

    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. Updated 5/28/15 *ta updated…

    ODI 10702841

  • March 27, 2015 · 99,069 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    I was pulling into my driveway and the vehicle shut off and the brakes would not stop and my car ran into my pump house. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10705800

  • March 26, 2015

    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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not…

    ODI 10701933

  • March 24, 2015

    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. The vin was unavailable.

    ODI 10701439

  • March 24, 2015

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) november 2014 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 6/11/15*cn…

    ODI 10701419

  • March 23, 2015 · 144,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    The jeep instrument cluster went dark and non operational as well as the power steering not working. Turn signals were not working as well. Driving 45 mph and this happens in a turn in the road almost causing a major wreck due to the power steering and turn signals not working. There are multiple complaints about this issue happening and the consumer having the ignition switch replaced to solve the problem. This…

    ODI 10701182

  • March 23, 2015

    Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10701157

  • March 23, 2015

    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 made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10701124

  • March 21, 2015 · 153,000 miles

    Electrical System

    My jeep wont start. I've checked the alternator, the battery, starter , crank sensor and all relay fuses. The recall on the ignition switch is the only thing i can think of that is not letting the car start. *tr

    ODI 10700974

  • March 20, 2015

    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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10700609

  • March 17, 2015

    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 made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10694963

  • March 15, 2015 · 63,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the contact accidentally encountered the ignition switch. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. 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…

    ODI 10786947

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