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 3 of 44)

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problem #833

Oct 022017

Grand Cherokee

  • 150,000 miles

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

A lot of owners of the Jeep Grand Cherokee are experiencing the same problem with the dim head lights and trouble starting the car. The car simply won't start you have to crank it about 20 times. The car will sometimes turn off while driving in the road

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #832

Jul 012017

Grand Cherokee

  • 82,500 miles
1. door handles broken on 3 doors 2. electrical system - lights flickering and completely going out while driving at night. 3. transmission slips out of gear while driving and will not always change gears. Found where other Grand Cherokee vehicles were recalled for these conditions but not the one I own.

- Bainbridge, GA, USA

problem #831

Oct 202017

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I purchased a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee on 10/14/2017 and on 10/20/2017 on my way from droping my kid off, coming home my car started to run sluggish so getting off the highway it caught on fire.was there ever a recall on this car, so I look on the internet and found out that a recall involves 2005.that the transmission fluid will get too hot cause it boil and eject some of the fluid could come into contact with a hot part of the exhaust and cause an engine according to Jeep recall Grand Cherokee over fire danger web site. * also 11053735**

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #830

Oct 202017

Grand Cherokee

  • 170,758 miles

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

ON10-20-2017 drop my bady off on the East side of St paul on the way back to the house this car just started on fire just purchased on 10-14-2017 6days I dont know if the dealer knew something and did not tell me. I paid 5,000 for a car that burn up in six days iam just trying to get a car or my money back. * also 11055233**

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #829

Sep 072017

Grand Cherokee

  • 164,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (de cozen Chrysler/Jeep in verona, NJ) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000(electrical system) and the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #828

Jul 052017

Grand Cherokee

  • 150,000 miles
Electronic shifter module had gone out. Park reverse neutral in and drive are the only functions available. To downshift from drive fourth, third, second, and first have lost all ability. Primarily the driving of the vehicle is through the streets of san francisco and the ability to downshift is necessary to avoid collision and to climb the steep hills. Not only for myself, but for anybody else with this problem for example: Driving to an exit ramp from speeds of 65 and needing to decelerate to 25 would be very difficult and major where on the brake system. Now for climbing the hills of san francisco in a high gear puts a major stress on the transmission. Please take into consideration that the electronic shifter module should be recalled for safety. This vehicle has already been recalled for an ignition and has been replaced but I received several notices from Jeep starting out as simple and is nicely put his please see your service dealership there is a recall and to the extreme of receiving notices that said your vehicle has a recall and you are putting other peoples lives in danger by neglecting to have it fixed. I have done my homework and the ignition and was told from a dealership that it was not necessary since I only use the key with no keychain. I have also done my homework on the electronic shifter module and there are many people who have made videos or testimonies about their Jeep having the problem of the ability not to downshift through the electronic shifter module. In the past 12 years I pray that there has been no accidents in direct relation to this electronic shifter module but if you're a driver you know that every gear on the vehicle is there for a reason and rely on the safety of the vehicle.

- South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

problem #827

Jul 182014

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. Within less than 30 days of owning the vehicle, it stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, westport Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2601 hart St, vincennes, in 47591, (812) 291-5182) made no mention of the parts and the remedy to schedule a recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #826

Jan 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • 71,400 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact's vehicle was included in and repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). After receiving the recall repair, the ignition failed to recognize the chip in order to start the vehicle. The contact would have to turn the key in the opposite direction in order for the ignition to recognize the key and start the vehicle. The dealer was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,400.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #825

Feb 142017

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving my Jeep randomly shifts into neutral so I need to pull off the road and put into park then back into gear, and I just got a recall notice for the ignition switch.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #824

Jan 102017

Grand Cherokee

  • 107,695 miles
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 w/hemi. Took the Jeep to a dealership for repairs for stalling. They detected a leak from the ac unit and a seal that was letting the water enter the transmission they flushed it refilled it. Look that recalls found a recall number E-13 on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee that stated the same thing cept for if the torque converter is compromised it would be replaced. Call the Chrysler number offered on the website and ask them if there was anything they could do they stated no there was nothing they could do so it's going to be an expense to me because it wasn't stated for the V8 engine it was only stated for the 3.7 liter engine. This is very troubling because if they didn't detect that and the other vehicles then obviously it's going to cause an accident or something to happen when you lose power throughout your vehicle especially when you're on the highway or even a busy road. I stated to them it is word for word and what was wrong with my car and they still. And being on disability at the moment and trying to pay for these repairs and still paying the car off is very difficult. I would like this issue to be resolved by the Chrysler. If they neglected to see any issues in the V8 model that occurred in the 3.7 liter engine model there will probably be lawsuits against them. It is frustrating that this is happening and they can't help a Jeep owner out probably will never bite you again. Let's just hope my engine don't catch on fire either. Being afraid to drive a car is not ok expecially when it's the only car you have and you can't afford to repair or buy a new one cuz you're on disability.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #823

Jan 102017

Grand Cherokee

  • 107,695 miles

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

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Seems to be there's electrical issue all the dash lights would turn on turn off happened while I was driving on the freeway and had to come to a stop it stalled out it happened when I started up the car and I turned it off and took it to the shop two different times pretty much the same problem first time it has 68 codes reading off of it so they replace my battery the second time the lights will come on and go off and come on and then it wouldn't even go it was undriveable at that point so we took it to the shop and then a month later it's starting all over again I was driving down the road came to a stop light plied the brakes and then all of the sudden the gauges were going crazy. The idol was moving up and down the lights would come on and go off and it's all the lights not just air bag or anything like that it was all the lights. I read on the internet other people been having the same issue it's scary when somebody is explaining the same thing that's going on in your car. It is unknown at this time what this phantom problem is and it's highly dangerous. I also bought this Jeep used and don't know it this was happening beforehand. *have a video but this site won't upload it.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #822

Mar 072017

Grand Cherokee

  • 157,000 miles
The front headlights and all interior electronics including lights, gauges, radio, etc. Shut off. This happens on initial startup at home and in city parking lots, also acted while the engine has been running in motion. The vehicle has to be turned off and back on repeatedly until lights and electronics begin functioning again.

- Centerton, AR, USA

problem #821

Jan 212017

Grand Cherokee

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After the vehicle was taken to a dealer for muffler and engine repairs, the contact stated that the key ignition was very tight and bent the key. The contact reached out to the dealer and was informed that the key would have to be broken in order to repair the ignition. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Rensselaer, NY, USA

problem #820

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 117,493 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was operated, all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 117,493. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/07/17

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #819

Jan 172017

Grand Cherokee

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not start when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that there was an ignition switch recall on the vehicle that had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #818

Jan 062017

Grand Cherokee

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the security mode failed, which prevented the vehicle from starting. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

- Washington, NC, USA

problem #817

Jan 092017

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
It is unknown at this time what is causing all these lights to come on when the car is turned on and idling. Looked on the internet quite a few other people had experienced the same problem some still couldn't figure out what it was when they took it to the auto mechanic shops. Was wondering if this was part of a recall. This could cause an accident when you lose power and you're driving down the street. This started happening a couple of days ago.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #816

Aug 242016

Grand Cherokee

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the engine malfunctioned when starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a faulty wireless control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #815

Aug 032016

Grand Cherokee

  • 142,000 miles
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with 3.7 liter motor shows all four gears park neutral reverse and drive "prnd" active at the same time and the check engine obdii code U0103 (can bus communication lost with the shifter). This condition reoccurs every 1 to 7 days approximately. While in this mode the vehicle is in limp mode stuck in 2nd gear. I tried to drive it to the dealership twice with this condition on back roads but it will clear after driving for about 5 miles in limp mode. I had the vehicle towed to the Jeep dealership with this condition present. It cleared while they were trying to diagnose problem and they couldn't get it to repeat while driving it with my permission for three weeks. They were unable to diagnose the problem and no repairs were made. I got my vehicle back after three weeks at dealeship and problem reoccurred after two days of driving. Trying to drive this vehicle in limp mode is very dangerous as you cannot exceed about 30 miles per hour causing dangerous conditions to myself and other drivers on roads with speed limits higher than 30 mph. This is a serious safety issue and the dealership can't diagnose the problem. In the meantime I am stuck with a very unsafe vehicle

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #814

Jan 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • 147,219 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system), it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a new key needed to be made. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,219.

- Antioch, CA, USA

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