10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,853 miles

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 14 of 44)

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problem #613

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #612

Oct 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/12/16

- Dawson, PA, USA

problem #611

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • 85,000 miles
Dealer failed to remedy defect within a reasonable time. Recall is over 1 year old. Recall P41/NHTSA 14V-438

- Wilmington, MA, USA

problem #610

Nov 082014

Grand Cherokee

  • 161,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at night, the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,000.

- Sheridan, AR, USA

problem #609

Oct 032015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While operating the vehicle, the engine would suddenly shut off and would not immediately restart. Once the engine was restarted, the vehicle would operate normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) was received in July of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 65,000. The consumer stated her husband went to start the vehicle. The engine turn on, but within seconds it shut off and went into accessory mode. Her husband turned the key to the off position and proceeded to re-start the vehicle. The engine stalled a second time. Her husband turned the key to the off position and re-started the vehicle after waiting several seconds. The consumer stated it wasn't the first time, the vehicle stalled. Updated 12/17/15.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #608

Jan 012014

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/12/2016 updated 02/23/16

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #607

Dec 062014

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Updated 07/27/16 the consumer stated the ignition failed which caused loss of power to the vehicle, which rendered the steering and brakes inoperable. Also, the air bag failed to deploy during two separate occasions. Updated 08/01/16.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

problem #606

Oct 012015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. The consumer stated the parts were not available.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

problem #605

Oct 052015

Grand Cherokee

  • 127,000 miles
My vehicle was driving fine, then all of the sudden I lost all lights, all ignition, A/C everything except the engine. I lost speedometer airbags. The car acted like it was shut off but the engine was still going. My ignition has had problems since August 2014 and I have been calling my dealer every week to find out about parts. The parts have taken longer than a reasonable time to become available. My car now lights up (every check engine, traction control, seatbelt, oil, airbag, every light on the dash) at least 3 times in a half hour period. Was told by the dealer it was due to a faulty ignition. My car will not pass California smog with the check engine light coming on multiple times in my trip anywhere. I was told September 11th they would have the parts available. Then it was moved to October 11th. Chrysler needs to Focus more on their customers safety and reliability of their vehicle. It should not take over a year to replace ignition.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #604

Nov 302014

Grand Cherokee

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Berlin, PA, USA

problem #603

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #602

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #601

Jul 022012

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start after numerous attempts. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/18/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 1/12/2016 updated 4/12/18

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #600

Sep 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) was received in September 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 135,000.

- South Park, PA, USA

problem #599

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #598

Sep 292014

Grand Cherokee

  • 103,000 miles
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 not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel flickered on and off. The turn signal lights also failed to work. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

problem #597

Dec 152014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable mount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Boring, OR, USA

problem #596

Jul 242015

Grand Cherokee

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

problem #595

Jul 072014

Grand Cherokee

  • 120,000 miles
Lights lit on dash, ABS, traction control, & service electrical brake system.replaced brakes & no change lights still lit up.got recall notice P41 in Sept, 2014 stating problem with ignition switch, & that the part is not available & will contact me when its available.it is now over a year later still nothing and is way beyond a reasonable of time for repair !!! after driving all winter without the traction control.now when I drive the vehicle when I turn it off it won't start & it wont start for 11/2 to 2 hours I am just stuck waiting & waiting! it is totally random sometimes it starts & sometimes it will only crank for a split second and then I am stuck, tried to jump it doesn't help at all makes no difference.also the headlights will flash off & on at times, as well as the dash lights.this is my only car so this is a major problem for me.have spoken with the dealer can't help parts not available.

- Thurmont, MD, USA

problem #594

Sep 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While operating the vehicle, it vibrated and shuttered. On several occasions, the ignition switch failed and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.

- Palmerton, PA, USA

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