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.
Power Train
After application of safety recall n23/ nhtsa 13v-175. Reprogram final drive controller module. 2005 - 2010. (wk) jeep grand cherokee. 2006 - 2010. (xk) jeep commander, the transfer case of our car could not be shifted out of 4-high to either neutral or 4-low. Consequently a major drive train component has been destroyed. This demonstrates the software is defective and potentially dangerous and may not correct the…
ODI 10583694
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when shifting to the four wheel drive low position the four wheel drive maintenance service light illuminated. The contact had not experienced a safety incident related to the defect. No further information was available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage…
ODI 10562867
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) however, the recall remedy disabled the transfer case functionality thus creating another problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10598946
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 · 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
Power Train
Took jeep in for recall completed some odd miles down road 4wd low would not engage took back to dealer after internet findings of a bad recall( they make some by pass software instead of actually fixing the computer chip that cracks in transfer case) anyway they reset worked for a week maybe and again low didn't work anymore back to dealer they had new software jeep was reflashed on way home service 4wd system…
ODI 10670077
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
Power Train
I had to take the vehicle in for a recall since i received several notices, it was recall n23. This caused a safety issue when i could not shift into 4lo on a steep slippery muddy hill. Prior to the recall the vehicles transfer case functioned properly however now it is not and the manufacturer has claimed that it is a separate part that broke. However one dealer indicated that it was due to a faulty flash of the…
ODI 10557655
Power Train
After the dealer performed the n23 firmware update on the transmission to keep the jeep from in volunteering to shift into neutral, we cannot shift the transfer case into neutral or 4 wheel low without banging on the actuator motor, part # 5143786aa. This "fix" is not successful now. The jeep recommended fix seems to be to replace that part but it's back ordered by !,700 units. We need to be able to tow our jeep…
ODI 10560470
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
Power Train
We had the recall done on the jeep grand cherokee 2005. They reflashed the ecu that controls the ability to shift the jeep into neutral in order to tow behind motor home. After the recall we had trouble 3 times with the jeep either not shifting from neutral to drive or from drive to neutral. The last time this happen the jeep was stranded as my wife could not pull it behind the motorhome. Ultimately i had to go to…
ODI 10557619
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
Power Train
I am getting a check engine light about the vehicle selector module it also has on many occasions no engages into gear like it was stuck in neutral even when the shifter is moved back and forth now it seems to not engage into gear for some time and at first start of take off seems to not be fully engaged i saw a recall about the control module already but when i went to the chrysler site and plug in my vin it…
ODI 10553790
Power Train
When driving my jeep around say anywhere above 25 mph, if i let off the gas pedal, the front end nose dives and a loud clunk is felt like the transmission fell out. Maintenance is up to date, gas has no water, it just does this every single day. So i have to drive my jeep a certain way in order to try to avoid this beating on the transmission. Another version of this is for example: i go to pass a car i step on the…
ODI 10670483
Power Train
I took my 2005 jeep grand cherokee in for the n23 recall in october 2013 and all seemed good. On 11/14/13 i attempted to use my 4wd lo and i received a message service 4wd. After searching the web i came across numerous people with the same problem after having the recall performed. I then took it back to the dealership to have them redo the recall and all was working good. On 1/6/14 i again received service 4wd,…
ODI 10559099
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
Electrical System · Power Train
Upon driving my daughter to school my transmission would not leave 1st gear. Rpm's would almost red line, i would let off the gas to let it shift and nothing, it stayed in 1st gear. Well when i looked at the gauges, my lights for prndl were all lit up instead of just "d". Boxes around every single letter. I proceeded to put the car in neutral and put it back in drive and still all 5 letters lit up and engine bogged…
ODI 10670465
Power Train
Bought the jeep, was notified of a recall and had it done within 2 weeks for buying the jeep. The [redacted] low and the transfer case worked prior to the recall flash and neither work after the flash. Had 3 jeep dealer check it out and all said basically the same thing. One said it needed a new actuator and the other two said just remove 2 codes and if that didn't work then the actuator. The codes were removed…
ODI 10572795
Power Train
I wanted to let you know about a possible safety issue. I own a 2005 jeep cherokee limited and the [redacted] transfer case went out while we were camping in myrtle beach. It could be driven so i drove to the jeep dealership there and they said it the transfer case and it was on major back order and they couldn't give me an idea of when it would be done. When we arrived home in manning, sc, i brought the jeep to…
ODI 10551427
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously…
ODI 10781753
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift into neutral independently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the actuator wiring harness was replaced and the final drive control was updated. However, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical…
ODI 10564065
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). After the recall repair, the service four wheel drive warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the transfer case motor failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10554318
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated after the recall was done, the vehicle would not shift into neutral. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) and had the recall remedy performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times after the recall repair and each time the remedy repair…
ODI 10568177