2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 117
- 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 117 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 30 records
- without warning · 19 records
- failure failure · 18 records
- diagnosed repaired · 14 records
- check engine · 13 records
- electrical system · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ODI 10504359
Door · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
2005 jeep has been slipping into neutral since february 2013. It caused me to have an accident because i couldn't get out of the way of rear-oncoming traffic. No major damage was done thankfully! A few weeks later i experienced a rollaway. I went into the sitter to pick up my son. After about 5 minutes of being inside i my jeep roll across the street! I go running outside, opened the door and pulled up the emergency…
Crash reported
ODI 10523050
Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle will not idle when hitting the brakes at a stop sign or traffic light or coming to a complete stop resulting in a rear end collision. From the vehicle not maintaining a normal idle position.this is a danger to the vehicle occupants and anybody else on the road .jeep is aware of the problems and have not come up with a solution for the customers.i have seen this same thing reported to the nhtsa onrecord a…
ODI 10485813
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle sputters after filling up with gas. Lasts about 10 to 15 miles. *tr
ODI 10632002
Electrical System · Engine
When attempting to start the vehicle, i heard one click and nothing happened. Lights and gauges worked, but nothing else. Jeep was jumped and then started right up. It went two months and is now doing the same again. Within a week, it has done it 3 times. Battery replaced and starter checks out fine. Also gauges dim and then come back on within seconds. The alarm goes off whenever it feels like it. Doors sometimes…
ODI 10479816
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving for about 30 minutes, the gears changed from drive to the 3rd gear. Transmission reves up and the check engine light comes on. After coming to a stop, and restarting it, it sometimes goes back to drive mode, but reverts back to the third gear, displays "3" and stays there. Took it to a mechanic, could not fix. Dealer claims no recalls for this problem, but online blogs show plenty of people with the…
ODI 10471371
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was traveling 55 mph when the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The check engine and abs warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,900 and the current mileage was 58,918.
ODI 10462458
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and gray smoke was emitted from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was declared as destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10459674
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would become hesitant to starting attempts. In addition, the vehicle would also stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 59,171.
ODI 10485152
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver lost control and crashed into an embankment. The driver side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The driver suffered injuries to the neck and pelvic area. Medical attention was received and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vin…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10622282
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an unknown noise was coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust manifold bolts and the nuts and catalytic converter bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10667361
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. Also, when the brakes were applied, there was a delay before the vehicle could stop. The failures have occurred for the past three years. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle…
ODI 10640010
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I "recall" driving one evening on a major highway in my recently purchased 05 grand cherokee when suddenly i lost all power. I was traveling in a congested area at 65 mph with lots of semi's surrounding me. Thank the god's i happen to be on the perfect incline leading to an off ramp at the time of this engine power failure. I'd hate to imagine the out come had i been one lane over a few seconds prior! My son who was…
ODI 10668093
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The dealer stated that the battery and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repaire the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle…
ODI 10464736
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The failure recurred three times previously. The contact mentioned that the starter and the starter relay had been replaced multiple times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis and the pcm processor was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and…
ODI 10479760
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The part needed to…
ODI 10786302
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
I saw the news this morning that chrysler jeep has admitted to a defect where the jeep cherokees (2005) turns off unexpectedly and there are issues with the airbag. My jeep has turned off/stalled soon after i have started driving it on a number of occasions. It sort of stalls with no power going to the engine and then a few seconds later kicks in and moves. This usually happens right after i pull out of a parking…
ODI 10617604