2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ignition Problems
- 15
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was to have the ignition replaced, but rendered the ignition key useless. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to turn to the off accessory. The dealer was contacted and a technician was dispatched to pick up the vehicle. The dealer replaced the new ignition with a used,…
ODI 10790192
Engine · Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the ignition key was faulty and easily released from the ignition switch. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle completely shut off without warning. The…
ODI 10682332
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to turn on the vehicle, the key failed to move forward to the on position in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
ODI 10641948
Catalytic Convertor · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle stalled while idling. The dealer stated that the ignition sensor and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10633485
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact indicated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact indicated that the passenger was able to turn the ignition on by hand without having the key in the ignition. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure and was not able to neither replicate nor diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10644827
Engine · Ignition · Starter Assembly
Failed to start on 2 occasions 8/10/11 & 8/17/11. All electrical components working; battery recently replaced. *kb
ODI 10419926
Ignition
Was driving on interstate 70 mph, light lit up, i couldn't accelerate, my car immediately slowed down, i barely managed to coast over to the side of road while dodging traffic. Immediately put the car in park, shut the car off, turned car back on, put into drive, wouldn't budge. Made the noise as if i was in neutral while pressing on accelerator. I shut the car off, pulled out the manual, read i could experience…
ODI 10155298
Ignition
Grand cherokee shut off by itself (lost power steering and brakes). Car started right back up. This happened on a major highway around a sharp curve and could have resulted in a car accident with injuries or even death. Brought the car to a dealer and they said they could not replicate the problem and sometimes the internal computer needs to be rebooted. I bought the car because of all the safety features. I will…
ODI 10145737
Electrical System · Ignition
I have a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. Several times since i bought it in march the engine has suddenly stopped while i was driving. When i stop the car and put it in neutral, the engine will immediately restart. The dealer has not been able to find why this is happening. This is far more than a nuisance. Should it happen, for example, while i'm passing another car, it could result in a crash. I have talked to jeep…
ODI 10126986
Ignition
Complaint regarding the position of the ignition system on the 2005 jeep laredo.*mr the consumer stated he inadvertently turned the ignition off with his knee. *jb *nm
ODI 10119093
Ignition
Same as 101001116 and 10106060. My husband was driving on rte. 75 at aproximately 75 mph when his knee bumped the key in the ignition switch and car turned off. Very scary, fortunately around 8pm and not as much traffic as usual. Could have been very bad if traffic had been a bit different.*ak
ODI 10116788
Ignition
Consumer contacted the dealer about an ignition problem. Mechanic stated that a cause could not be determined. Consumer informed the mechanic. When driver entered into the vehicle and started it up, and while driving driver's knees hit against the ignition. This caused the vehicle to shut down intermittently, but driver was able to restart it. *ak
ODI 10103300
Ignition
Consumer's knee hits the ignition resulting in the engine turning off in the 2005 jeep grand cherokee.*mr the consumer believes the ignition was design to low which makes it prone to being hit. *nm
ODI 10131310
Ignition
Consumer feels that the ignition function of the 2005 grand cherokee can be dangerous.***no answer required***. *mr the placement of the ignition on the 2005 model puts it directly in the path of the knee of a 6 foot tall male. With a brush of the knee, the ignition can be turned off while in gear and moving forward on a highway. The car can't be re-started unless stopped and shifted in the park position. There…
ODI 10128093
Ignition
2005 jeep grand cherokee design flaw in the ignition system. ***no answer required***. *mr with a brush of the knee of a 6 foot tall male, the ignition can be turned off while in gear and moving forward on a highway. The car can't be re-started unless stopped and when shifted in the park position. There should be a locking device on the ignition that prevents shut-down while moving in gear. *tt *nm
ODI 10128091
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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