2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Structure Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- door handles · 20 records
- door handle · 13 records
- interior door · 12 records
- door panels · 11 records
- handles broken · 8 records
- back seat · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The technician diagnosed that water leaked into the transmission; however, a diagnosis could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
ODI 10865211
Fuel/Propulsion System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notice for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10626827
Structure · Unknown Or Other
I purchased the grand cherokee just the day before the incident. When i purchased it i did notice on driver side door plastic was broken around handle but was still operational. The next day my daughter was getting out of front passenger door when plastic broke around handle and handle itself would not work. I did some research online and saw that thousands of grand cherokee owners have had the same exact problem.…
ODI 10608484
Structure
We purchased a second hand jeep 2005 grand cherokee last may 2013. It was a one owner one driver vehicle. By the looks of the interior there were no other passengers ever in the car. Very clean and unused. By december 2013 we noticed cracking and breaking around the passenger and rear door handles. We utilize the rear doors for our grandchildren. By february 2014 the rear door behind the driver had broken and has…
ODI 10616470
Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and advised that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. *tr
ODI 10566789
Structure
I was driving to work on a highway and proceeded to change lanes into the left lane, immediately lost control of the vehicle and could not get it under control. I ended up in crashing into the safety cables in the middle of the road. It really did some damage. I managed to not his other vehicles during this scary incident. This was reported to our insurance company and we still have the vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10644469
Seats · Structure
In march of 2013 the right door in the back seat handle cracked, at first you were still able to open it then one day it completely broke off and now you can no longer open it from the inside, at first i thought maybe my daughter had pulled a little to hard on it, then i started to look at the all 3 other door handles and they are all cracked and slowly starting to break like the right rear door. I called the dealer…
ODI 10683813
Structure
2005 jeep cherokee limited. There has been an issue for years regarding the plastic door panels interior of the car. With all 4 doors cracked and 1 ( drivers door) will not open from the inside. This is a life safety to all occupants in this car. With a crash or fire to happen and you cant get out of a door due to poor design of the door by the manufacture. Theses door panels start out with small hair cracks and one…
ODI 10490116
Structure
This is about my 4 door handles in my jeep they have all cracked. One on the passenger front side is almost not usuable. My warranty does not cover it, i tried to call multiple chrysler places, they can't help me. My dealership has quoated me over $2500. I just don't have that kind of money to fix doors that i have not damaged. There plastic which does not help. I've gone on several websites and i have found so many…
ODI 10470200
Door · Structure
Broken interior door handles (driver and front passenger) and cannot open the doors from inside. I found many complaints online with similar problem. I am very concerned an accident can occur and we would be trapped because the doors cannot be opened from the inside. *tr
ODI 10479340
Door · Structure
2005 jeep grand cherokee... Appx 2-3 yrs ago, driver side door handle separated from door panel. Finally got dealer to fix under warranty. Appx 3-6 mos ago, same thing happened to other 3 doors -- called chrysler customer care and told because of mileage (appx 80k) and age of vehicle... No extended warranty was forthcoming... Dealer estimates $600-$900 per door. Safety issue... Doors can not be opened except from…
ODI 10469722
Structure
I now have 2 interior door on my 2005 jeep grand cherokee that have broken door handles. The third one has a small crack that will probably grow and become like the others. *tr
ODI 10502492
Structure
I purchased this vehicle in 2011, i was the second owner. The left rear plastic behind the door handle was severely cracked, at the time of purchase the dealer replaced this one and stated that it cost $500.00 per door to replace. The two of the three remaining doors had hairline cracks and were barley noticeable. In october 2011 had a passenger in the right rear seat. When they tried to get out they could not. I…
ODI 10458798
Structure
Interior door panels are cracking & breaking apart around handles. Three of four doors already have damage, am waiting for rear passenger door to do the same. Purchased 2005 jeep, used, w/ less than 21,000 miles on odometer, no visible damage at that time. Rear doors are rarely used as we usually only have the driver or driver and one passenger in the vehicle. Have been in contact w/ jeep/chrysler, however, they…
ODI 10447140
Structure
The driver interior door handle plastic mount broke. No abuse, no excessive wear and tear. *tr
ODI 10451537
Door · Structure
The interior door handles on my 2005 jeep grand cherokee are all broken. Two of them are inoperable. The cheap material used by the manufacturer should be recalled as it cracks very easily. Once the inside handle is broken the door can not be opened from the inside. This is a safety concern in case of a fire or accident. The dealer says the whole door panel would have to be replaced and not just the handle, as they…
ODI 10454226
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Door panels are broken such that door cannot be opened from inside. *tr
ODI 10415158
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
Structure
2005 jeed grand cherokee failure of interior door latch handles due to cracked plastic door panel which prevents operation of the door from the interior. This has occurred on 3 of 4 doors with the 4th door possibly failing in the near future. This is a severe safey issue preventing occupants from exiting the vehicle in an emergency. There are numerous reports on the internet. Although, internet reports are…
ODI 10410497
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
17jan11 -- door handle faulty -- i own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee that two have cracked at the door handle. If they continue to fall apart the vehicle occupant will be trapped within the vehicle. I have contacted chrysler and they are not willing to fix or help with the $1,400.00 bill for just the two door panels. If the battery were to die you would be trapped in the vehicle, or if you were forced off of the road…
ODI 10376907
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
Unsure of the specific incident date. The failure is the plastic molding around the inside door handle for 3 out of 4 doors. The plastic has broken, exposing the inside mechanics and allowing for the handled to extend further than necessary. This makes exit questionable as the door handle is only holding on to the latch without any place for leverage. In the event of an accident/emergency, if the door was to be…
ODI 10408545
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure
All interior door handles inoperative due to engineering defect. *tr
ODI 10373783
Structure
I own a 2005 jeep grand cherokee and all of my door handles are broken and/or missing. This causes massive concern for the safety of any passengers in my car. You cannot operate the doors from the inside and if we get into a wreck, they would be unable to get out of the vehicle. I have researched this problem online and it is ridiculous that the parts are so cheap and jeep will not do a recall to fix the problem.…
ODI 10395463
Structure
2005 grand cherokee laredo the door handles are made of a defective plastic and brakes into several pieces living the door handle unable to open the doors from inside. For people who have children this is a safety issue because if you are in a wreck or in case of a fire the passengers in the back seat is unable to open the door. I believe jeep should recall the door handles at no cost to their customers. I have a…
ODI 10359589