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.
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
In my 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited i began to notice the plastic that the door handle was connected by began to crack, within a few weeks the entire door handle was no longer working leaving me to have to open the window to open the door from the outside. This is a vehicle safety issue, due to a supplier's defective plastic resin mix, not a warranty issue. In case of a crash or fire, a passenger or driver might…
ODI 10399278
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited. The contact stated that all the interior door handles became fractured and would not open. He had to wind the windows down in order to open the doors. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they were unable to assist him. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10384042
Frame And Members · Latches/Locks/Linkages
On the drivers door, the plastic of the panel supporting the interior door handle has broken leaving the handle unmounted and useless. Obviously, this is a safety hazard as it takes more time to egress the vehicle in an accident. *tr
ODI 10366528
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The inside rear door handle has broken inside the door panel. This requires replacement of the door panel. Now you can not exit the vehicle in case of an emergency. My extended warranty will not fix this nor will chrysler. The dealer said it will cost $700+ to repair. The panel which is not even available from chrysler! Chrysler should be forced to recall the vehicle and replace the…
ODI 10367960
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee door handles inside are breaking. They are plastic and seem to be cheaply made. They just start to crack and after a few months the whole handle is gone. Jeep needs to issue a recall or look into this issue before someone cant get out of there vehicle in a emergency. *tr
ODI 10360941
Latches/Locks/Linkages
One of the door handles on my 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited has broken off and is unusable. The other three are cracking and i am fearful that they will be breaking off soon. The handles and the supporting door frames are all cracking in the same location and the handles then fall off. The manufacturer has been unwilling to even discuss the issue. The dealer states it is $680 per door to fix. Parts to fix the…
ODI 10394200
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
One of the door handles on my 2005 jeep grand cherokee has broken off and is unusable. The other three are cracking and i am fearful that they will be breaking off soon. The handles and the supporting door frames are all cracking in the same location and the handles then fall off. The manufacturer has been unwilling to even discuss the issue. The original dealer is out of business and the local dealer states it is…
ODI 10394183
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger door handle broke from door panel causing child to not be able to open door from inside. The handle is now dangling there from wire. The other doors are showing signs of spider cracks, eventually leading to breakage. *tr
ODI 10360235
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger door handle broke from door panel causing child to not be able to open door from inside. The handle is not dangling there from wire. The other doors are showing signs of spider cracks, eventually leading to breakage. *tr
ODI 10360234
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee interior door handles are defective. Passenger side door handle has completely broken due to the cheap plastic and the driver side door handle has almost failed as well. I am afraid that in an emergency, i and my passengers might not be able to exit the vehicle. I've been reading online and this appears to be a very common issue, but chrysler refuses to fix the doors. They want $700 plus to…
ODI 10359865
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Over the past year, both driver's side door panels on my 2005 grand cherokee (limited) have broken. Pieces around the opening handle have snapped off. The front driver side door is still usable, but the rear driver side door handle is just hanging there. These were not damaged through abuse, instead just routine use. I have not contacted my dealer as i have seen on line that most people have been unsuccessful in…
ODI 10372649
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Interior door panel cracking around handle. Makes exiting the vehicle difficult. When the panel shatters further it will make exiting the vehicle difficult. *tr
ODI 10370320
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have two 2005 jeep grand cherokees. All the inside door handles are cracking and some are completely destroyed to the point you can not open the door from the inside. Which in the event of an accident, no one would be able to exit the vehicle. It's obviously a problem with the plastic being too thin/brittle. It's all over the internet and there are even youtube videos. *tr
ODI 10358771
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The interior door handles, all 4, broke off, at almost the same time. There is a common manufacturers material defect, as the door handle "pocket" is made out a brittle plastic, and they just shattered, or cracked simply by using the interior door handle to exit the vehicle. This is dangerous because in an emergency, one would not be able to exit the vehicle if the door handle breaks off in your hand. *tr
ODI 10368005
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee plastic surrounding the driver side door handle cracked and fell apart. It was taken apart and glued back together. This lasted a short while and it then broke again. It is not an easy fix. The whole door panel for $600 dollars must be replaced. At times the window must be rolled down to open the door using the outside handle.in case of an electrical failure in an accident you would not be…
ODI 10382528
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee limited edition interior door handles breaking off. 3 of the 4 door handles are unable to open the doors in case of an emergency. Due to the number of the same complaints about this safety issue, jeep obviously has a manufacturing defect that needs a recall issued. *tr
ODI 10354051
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Jeep grand cherokee interior door panel broke & door will not open from inside the vehicle causing a safety hazard. This is the 2nd door handle that has broken in the vehicle. In searching to fix the back door, i found an article showing that chrysler was aware of a resin problem with this vehicle. I can find a safety recall for the locks. *tr
ODI 10397349
Latches/Locks/Linkages
N/A MATERIAL USED INSIDE VEHICLE FAULTY. *TR
ODI 10358016
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2005 jeep grand cherokee limited. Both front and rear passenger door panels have broken and cracked. The pfront passenger door handle on the inside is now inoperable. It is now permanently inoperable on a vehicle with only 31,000 miles on it. So far the dealer claims no recalls are available and the price to replace is about 800 per door. *tr
ODI 10361928
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
2005 jeep grand cherokee, 42275 miles, the door panels on the rear doors are broken at the door handles and the doors cannot be opened from the inside. Additionally, both front door panels are cracked at the door handles and more than likely will break soon. Have inquired with local body shop and new door panels are approximately $450 each and are of the same design. *tr
ODI 10352972
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited. The handle on the rear passenger door broke from the door panel. This is a huge safety concern because a person sitting in the rear seat could not exit the vehicle. I was forced to replace the door panel because of this safety concern. The driver and passenger door panels are now cracked around the handles and it is only a matter of time before they break completely. I will…
ODI 10376923
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls
I am reporting a very big safety concern about 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited v8 hemi interior door handles as it is made of very cheap plastic and i have the four handles ripped off on my vehicle. The only way to open the doors are from outside. In case of emergency or if the car is damaged where i can not bring down the windows i will be stuck inside the car. When i tried to order a replacement parts i found it…
ODI 10354205
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Back driver side interior door handle can off when a passenger was trying to exit. This door is hardly ever used. *tr
ODI 10383881
Latches/Locks/Linkages
All interior door handles on my 2005 jeep grand cherokee limited are broken or cracked. This is a safety hazard in case of a fire the backseat occupants would not be able to exit the vehicle. There are thousands of other cherokee owners voicing this same complaint on youtube. Jeep says its regular wear and tear and charges close to $600.00 per door for a new panel to fix this problem. This should be a recall! *tr
ODI 10410827
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
2005 jeep grand cherokee limited hemi engine, door panel cracks leaving handles broken off in rear, two front door handles show signs of severe cracks, loose. Contacted local dealer who said they would cover a portion of the replacement, no recalls were issued etc..this vehicle on occasion has children as passengers and i would think chrysler would be concerned for the safety of passengers with door handles that are…
2 injuries
ODI 10395381