2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 135
- 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 135 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- door handles · 97 records
- door handle · 62 records
- interior door · 54 records
- door panels · 31 records
- door panel · 31 records
- handles broken · 27 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 51 |
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The power locks are shaped in a way that if you have your arm resting on it, it will pull your arm skin in and leave a welt and a bruise. I was resting my arm and it automatically locked, pinching my arm so hard that i had a welt and bruise....this also has happened to my husband. *tr
ODI 10618090
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The child safety lock on the drivers side rear door keeps moving to unlocked, making this a safety issue because a child could open the door from the inside while the car is in motion. *tr
ODI 10564802
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver, front passenger, and rear passenger side door handles fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 10/30/14*lj the consumer stated 3 out of 4 door locks were broken and cannot be opened from…
ODI 10633269
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Latches/locks/linkages - the pop down did not show this category so i used other the door latches will not work due to failing inner plastic housing. All four doors are in some condition of cracking and failure. One latch will not work at all, thus the door cannot be opened from the inside of vehicle. It is a serious safety issue. There are many complaints on this issue that have been filed. Chrysler should…
ODI 10446627
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Door panels are broken such that door cannot be opened from inside. *tr
ODI 10415158
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have an 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited and all 4 interior door handles started with hairline cracks that have advanced into major cracks and pieces of the plastic missing where the interior door handle is located. Recently, 2 days ago- the back passenger handle completely came off and now is inoperable. There is no way to exit the vehicle from the inside of that affected door. I am certain that all my door…
ODI 10415101
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee interior door handle broke. *tt
ODI 10417868
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Normal door use, door handles cracking then breaking. Worried about safety. Unable to exit door in an emergency. Would have to be let out. Nothing done to repair. Three out of the four are broken. Jeep will not recall or repair. Only way to exit vehicle is to be let out from exterior. *tr
ODI 10411576
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
The door panels on our 2005 jeep grand cherokee cracked around the door handles. The door handle broke and the rear door will not open, trapping the passengers in the rear seat. *tr
ODI 10408929
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door panel just behind front door latches cracks and obstructs latch movement, thereby impeding door operation. Even after plastic fully cracks, latch sometimes "catches" on pieces. Could be hazardous if immediate exit of vehicle was necessary. *tr
ODI 10408868
Latches/Locks/Linkages
BROKEN DOOR LATCHES. SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
ODI 10408853
Latches/Locks/Linkages
All four interior door handle panels/attach points have craked and crummbled. Rear door handles are totaly off and inoperateble. Front are very loose and falling off. Unable to exit the vehicle from the inside and must use exterior door handles to open the doors. *tt
ODI 10407592
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee interior door handle trim completely shatters for no apparent reason. Door handles are inoperative from inside the vehicle. Every door handle has this same issue. Chrysler-jeep officially denies any culpability, but will give a discount off of the $2,500 repair bill, so consumers must pay $1,000 for the manufacturing defect. Even extended warranties will not cover the issue. I hope to god no…
ODI 10405754
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee rear drivers side latch handle broke while trying to exit the vehicle. After further inspection, 2 more latches are experiencing stress fractures in plastic molding. *tr
ODI 10406131
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a grand cherokee 2005, i purchase used less then 5 months ago. The passenger door open handle frame started to brake up to a point that broke the frame. Went to the dealer where i purchase the told me that i need to replace the entire door panel which cost me over 600 dollars. The vehicle has less then 60 thousand miles ... But since pass the 6 years it is not cover under the warranty. I am afraid to buy…
ODI 10410305
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle from the front driver side because the door handle was fractured. In order for the contact to exit the vehicle, the contact had to roll down the front driver side window and open the door by using the exterior door handle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10402516
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee and all my interior door handles are breaking,i have three small children and i am concerned they would not be able to get out of the vehicle if anything were to happen. *tr
ODI 10398754
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My vehicle has 40,000 miles, immaculate condition except for the door handles and their structures around them. The drivers door is barley excitable. Sometimes i have to roll the window down to get out.(how embarrassing, to be a top of the line, showroom quality; still ; vehicle). We bought it new in november 2004. Have been so happy with it until 2 months ago. The passenger and rear passenger handles are cracked as…
ODI 10414887
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door handles falling off due to a suppliers defective plastic resin mix. In case of a fire or crash a passenger or driver might not be able to get out of the vehicle and die from this defect. This is a 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited. *tr
ODI 10396546
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee limited (5.7l): interior plastic holding door handles has been cracked for quite some time and now they are broken. I am the sole owner of the vehicle (i'm single, no kids) and my rear door handles have rarely ever been used, yet they are completely broken now. Apparently this is a very common trend among these 2005-2008 jeep models and this is a serious safety issue as rear passengers are…
ODI 10398300
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee and my door handles are breaking off on the inside. I do not have children so they are not abused in any way. The material is a cheap plastic and the handles are barely hanging on both front driver and passenger doors. This is a safety hazard that needs to be addressed. I have also seen several other complaints on youtube from other jeep owners with same situation. I also work for…
ODI 10409994
Latches/Locks/Linkages
1. Normal use of interior driver side door latch. 2. Casing around interior door latch handle broken 3. Entire door panel must be replaced. Door panel for this model on backorder. Existing broken part is available. *tr
ODI 10395699
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I currently own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee and approximately september of last year i observed the front passenger interior door housing to be cracked and loose. I was bewildered how this happened. In april of this year my seven year old daughter was in the rear seat behind the driver seat. I stopped the vehicle and exited. I was waiting for my daughter to come out and she began to bang on the glass in a panic. I…
ODI 10402813
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
3 out of 4 door handles have developed cracks on the plastic door panel in my 2005 jeep grand cherokee. One of the doors is no longer operational without rolling down the window and pulling the outside door handle. This is clearly a design defect from faulty plastic attachments. If there was an accident the passenger may not be able to quickly exit the vehicle, especially if the electric windows no longer…
ODI 10395533
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver's door latch is loose because of the plastic part is broke off, and it can come off anytime. Other two doors have cracks around the latches, starting to have the same problem. There is not thing can be done except replace the parts which is very expensive. This is the defective issue with the plastic that surrounded the door latches. It is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10398287