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 8 of 44)

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problem #733

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • 161,298 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When the vehicle was started, it shut down and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 161,298. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #732

Oct 152015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While attempting to turn the ignition to the on position, the ignition failed and an unfamiliar light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/14/16 updated 04/19/16.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #731

Apr 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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #730

Oct 282015

Grand Cherokee

  • 113,699 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery, alternator, or starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,699.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #729

May 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at approximately 60 mph, there were several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate. In order for the vehicle to accelerate, the contact had to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #728

Sep 172014

Grand Cherokee

  • 110,000 miles
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L stalls while driving, goes into limp mode constantly while driving or stationary, unintended acceleration while stationary and surges forward when brakes fully applied. Also got the recall for ignition issue but no parts available so have to be careful till then. Ignition recall is even stated to be a temporary fix. Electrical issues cause sever safety concern for customer safety. No warning when issue will happen. Replace parts stated by professional diagnostic and still have same electrical issues.

- Post Falls, ID, USA

problem #727

Oct 232015

Grand Cherokee 6-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 stated that while driving at 55 mph, the cruise control failed to function and the instrument panel failed. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/26/16

- Granger, IN, USA

problem #726

Mar 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the contact accidentally encountered the ignition switch. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

- Mount Holly Springs, PA, USA

problem #725

Oct 012015

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.

- Elsa, TX, USA

problem #724

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving between 20 to 50 mph, the vehicle stalled several times. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 1/14/16 ln the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired

- West Milford, NJ, USA

problem #723

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 contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #722

Oct 162015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the starter was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact later 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 not available.

- Huntertown, IN, USA

problem #721

Jun 032015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 5 mph, various warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Lancaster, WI, USA

problem #720

Dec 012009

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/27/16

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #719

Aug 142013

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

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #718

Oct 012015

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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Seaside, CA, USA

problem #717

Oct 312014

Grand Cherokee

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

- James Town, OH, USA

problem #716

Sep 152014

Grand Cherokee

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle veered to the passenger side and it would attempt to stall. The vehicle was then shifted from drive into park and shifted back into drive. The vehicle was able to be driven, however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that on several occasions the check engine and seat belt warning indicators illuminated when the vehicle was started and while driving at various speeds. 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

- Shirley, NY, USA

problem #715

Oct 132014

Grand Cherokee

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. 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 repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #714

Jan 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at night, the exterior headlights, the instrument panel, and the tail lights became inoperable. Also, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a power interruption. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Bubois, PA, USA

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