2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Brakes Problems
- 59
- 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 59 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 15 records
- electrical system · 14 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- diagnosed repaired · 10 records
- power steering · 9 records
- pedal depressed · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving, the abs and air bag indicators illuminated. In addition, the electrical brake system indicator illuminated. The brakes started pulsating, but the contact continued driving with no further issues. The contact had not driven the vehicle since and parked the vehicle at her home. Three weeks ago, the contact was involved in a crash because the brakes…
Crash reported
ODI 11287901
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11228992
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Driving down the road, the and and traction control lights come on while driving and tranny doesn't shift causing loss of brakes and revving of engine
ODI 11163328
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 58 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it also traveled to the floorboard and failed to respond. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward and the rpms increased. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
ODI 11092720
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Getting indications that elect- brake problem indications, skid control indications, and air conditioner not working.
ODI 11006002
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
1. Door handles broken on 3 doors 2. Electrical system - lights flickering and completely going out while driving at night. 3. Transmission slips out of gear while driving and will not always change gears. Found where other grand cherokee vehicles were recalled for these conditions but not the one i own.
ODI 11057823
Service Brakes · Steering
Remedy: chrysler intends to repair vehicles free of charge (parts and labor). However, the part required to provide a permanent remedy for this condition is currently not available. Chrysler is making every effort to provide the part as quickly as possible. ****this was 2014, no updates so far as to parts being available. Two years is not timely.
ODI 10925928
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While changing lanes at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. 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. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer and the dealer were…
Crash reported
ODI 10925188
Power Train · Service Brakes
Takata recall i purchased a jeep for 7,500. Put 3,000 down and financed the rest. Next day, the axle boot was broke. Took it back to the dealer and they replaced it. At that time, i realized they gave me a 29% finance rate. So i bought they vehcile right out by writing a check for $4890. With asking if the vehcile had any major issues or been in the shop for any serious engine or transmission work, i was promised…
ODI 10906757
Service Brakes
I purchased some hawk brand rotors and brake pads to replace what i had oem. Immediately, the product began to fail. After having the product on the vehicle for 2000 miles the brake pads had to be replaced. I contacted the company who refused to accept responsibility for the faulty product. There was increased stopping distance, which created as a safety issue as well as the brake pads not being able to keep the…
ODI 10874469
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While i was driving on a main road, my car completely shut down. My steering wheel was locked, gas and brake petal were not working, basically my car was going on its own. Worst part was that it was going on a slant while other cars driving 45/50 miles per hour heading towards me. I could not stop my car, nor drive my car, nor try and steer myself to a safe location. My car just kept going. Something needs to be…
ODI 10865147
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
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the power steering and power brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The…
Crash reported
ODI 10873707
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was leaving the car wash and after putting the grand cherokee in drive with my foot on the brake it accelerated on its own and the brakes were not responsive. Unable to stop or slow down, to avoid traffic, i crashed into a stone wall. The car is totaled and i had serious injury to my head as the airbag also did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10790462
Service Brakes · Steering
Recall p41 on 11/8/2015-i was driving my 05jgcl and i had a blow out in the r/f wheel causing me to bounce around and lose control of vehicle where my knee came in to contact with the igniton causing my vehicle to turn off- when trying to restart the jeep the vehicle in front of me stopped short i then forced wheel to the right and i came into contact with a utility pole causing total loss of vehicle
Crash reported
ODI 10795313
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 · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While approaching a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but it took a longer distance to stop the vehicle. The service brake system and service four wheel drive was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000: (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair…
ODI 10745254
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle shut of and the power steering and power brakes failed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated…
ODI 10736058
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down the highway going approximately 65 mph when, without warning, the vehicle shut down completely. Engine shut down, all power steering, braking, and power systems were lost. Luckily, i was in the far right lane and was able to pull safely to the side of the road. Once the vehicle came to a complete stop i was able to restart the vehicle and continue on. This is an extremely dangerous issue. After…
ODI 10744404
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When it started malfunctioning, i would be just driving and my jeep would just shut off, engine, power, all the dash lights come on, and steering becomes difficult as well as braking, and now it won't start. This is extremely dangerous to be driving but the ignition switch isn't available yet, this is a known recall and now its causing me to miss work since its my only vehicle. This is unacceptable and very…
ODI 10760384
Body · Service Brakes · Steering
I drove into an advance auto parking and when i was driving the car seem to accelerated and i could not turn the wheel on the car i tried to push the brakes to stop the car but the braking system was not working. I could not turn the wheel and the braking system was not working and i started to panic. My car ran right into a metal pole and totaled my car. The police at the seen told me and my husband that the impact…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10744470
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I had my vehicle valet parked with a single key in the ignition. Upon receiving my car i got into the drive seat and proceeded to push my seat forward since i had a passenger behind me and was providing extra leg room. We proceeded to leave the parking area of the hotel and at a speed of about 15 mph i turn to adjust and item on the rear floor when my knee hit the key and the entire car was switched off. I had no…
ODI 10730918
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was on my way to work and in mid motion the cars engine power steering and brakes shut off. Luckily i was going slow enough that i was able to stop my car and restart it without any accidents. But i'm terrified the next time will i won't be so lucky.
ODI 10762807
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle began uncontrolled acceleration after being put in drive into a tree
Crash reported
ODI 10716612
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
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.