2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 152
- 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 152 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- electrical system · 32 records
- transfer case · 31 records
- power train · 24 records
- system power · 20 records
- wheel drive · 17 records
- failure recurred · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 48 |
| 100–150k mi | 46 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v438000 (electrical system) and 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were 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…
ODI 10863656
Power Train
Transmission oil turned milky and vehicle would not move. After servicing transmission vehicle now will not engage into park, stays in reverse. Vehicle was parked when it would not move from parking spot but, after trans fluid was changed and trans serviced when you go to park it and put the shifter into park the vehicle moves in revers.
ODI 10845943
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle will not shift into correct gear when accelerating from a dead stop. Tops out at 3,000 rpms at 60mph. This is an intermittent problem. But will at least happen 2 times a day. When it happens you have to pull over and shut off the engine off and restart. This most likely will fix the problem. This is very dangerous when in traffic. This typically happens when you stop at a traffic light and start to take off.…
ODI 10873746
Power Train
Transfer case malfunction part is unavailable to buy. This seems to be a widespread complaint for my make model vehicle. Service [redacted] system shows up in the computer screen to warn you of the problem vehicle will not shift into [redacted] low. Appears to be a faulty gearing or electrical transfer motor
ODI 11004820
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. In order to come to a stop, the vehicle was driven up an incline. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but…
Crash reported
ODI 10822385
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle began to shift automatically and swerved to the right while all the warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that he experienced a power steering failure. In addition, the contact stated that the pulley wheel and alternator belt fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10811125
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to speed up, the rpms increased but the mph gauge decreased. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on previous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission circuit board had failed and needed to be…
ODI 10810760
Power Train
To this day my [redacted] has not worked and the dealer that i took it to just said that this wasn't covered under the recall, i think they still got paid by doing nothing to it and now i get another recall for something i haven't had problems which then i'll take it in for them to do nothing to it and still get paid for fixing nothing, what i would really want is for them to fix my [redacted], i could never get it…
ODI 10781867
Power Train · Wheel Speed Sensor
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to check engine and brake system warning light stays on, vehicle starts then locks up, replacement of the right rear speed sensor and four wheel drive motor. *smd
ODI 10869921
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into third gear. As a result, the rpm gauge and speedometer increased abnormally. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and restarted; however, the failure recurred. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical…
ODI 10860670
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
A few weeks/months after the purchase of my jeep about 2 years ago, i noticed that my cruise control had stopped working and the abs light had come. I checked my fuses and relays and they were ok. Then a day or so later i was driving on the interstate and my check engine light and my brake lights came on. My jeep then seemed to downshifted itself. It felt as if the transmission had locked up, it slowed to about…
ODI 10788530
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, all of the warning lights turned on intermittently and the heat turned on and off intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the communication was lost to the final drive controller module and the century key immobilizer…
ODI 10712484
Engine · Power Train
I was driving down a local freeway. Had just merged on and began to accelerate. Once reaching 65 mph the vehicle felt liken it slammed on the brakes while my foot was on the accelerator. Only lasted for a second then returned to normal. 1/3 mile later is happened again. It has been going on for about a week now. Have come to realize that it is most likely a torque converter or transmission. There is recalls on the…
ODI 10712334
Power Train · Underbody Shields
Was notified by service dept. That the crossmember of the frame that supports the transmission was cracked /broken due to excessive rust and needs to be replaced cost=$800.00 seems unusual at this time&mileage. Thank you *tr
ODI 10713093
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while making a turn at approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle accelerated independently without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the…
Crash reported
ODI 10747807
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While parked, the contact exited the vehicle and it rolled backwards without warning. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the…
Crash reported
ODI 10790075
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the first attempt. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10872364
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 3 mph, the four wheel drive failed to activate. In addition, the service front wheel system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10680959
Power Train
After receiving n23 recall software update, when attempting to engage 4wd low in a low traction situation, the transfer case motor would not shift due to damages resulting from the software change. The software update was issues to bypass problems occurring from an often damaged part, rather than repairing or replacing the part itself. Because if this, the software change has negatively affected numerous vehicles…
ODI 10684184
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service electric system and perform service indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) and 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated…
ODI 10670452
Power Train
Transfer case malfunction....says "service four wheel drive system soon" on the dash computer. Does not go away. No part available to repair. Jeep says thousands are on back order
ODI 11081132
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the instrument panel lights flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transfer case and unknown systems were reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part was not available. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10680067
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 13v175000 (power train) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform the contact of when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact…
ODI 10659808
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Engine quit while own shifting on automatic transmission. Went out of gear and had to pull a side without engine power. *tr
ODI 10680284
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. After starting the engine, the transmission shifted out of gear independently and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
ODI 10681568