Model year record

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,743 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V438000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component: Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 649,353
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-21
Owners notified: 2015-10-09

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V175000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 295,345
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-05-07
Owners notified: 2013-08-15

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Safety risk

If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V396000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 101,925
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-09-14
Owners notified: 2005-10-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.

Safety risk

IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	882	95,000 mi
Structure: body: door	221	72,000 mi
Power train	164	99,000 mi
Engine	136	100,000 mi
Structure: body	136	83,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	135	59,000 mi
Unknown or other	134	101,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	86	80,000 mi
Air bags	85	100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	71	11,850 mi
Service brakes	62	84,000 mi
Steering	58	100,000 mi
Exterior lighting	53	89,387 mi
Engine and engine cooling	46	30,000 mi
Structure	42	60,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	28	84,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	28	60,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	24	96,000 mi
Seat belts	22	90,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	20	26,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	18	53,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	17	18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	13	12,500 mi
Seats	12	11,356 mi
Suspension	11	118,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	10	55,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	9	52,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	9	75,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	8	29,900 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	8	5,770 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	7	46,000 mi
Equipment	6	6,100 mi
Interior lighting	6	50,000 mi
Suspension: front	6	48,000 mi
Tires	6	98,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	5	21,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	5	7,500 mi
Visibility	5	43,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	5	25,000 mi
Wheels	5	96,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	4	5,770 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	4	90,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	4	5,860 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly	4	14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	4	5,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	4	12,100 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	4	49,100 mi
Traction control system	4	64,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	3	500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	3	14,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	3	8,200 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	145,677 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	29,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	15,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	3	6,000 mi
Seat belts: front	3	20,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	3	300 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	3	421 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	70,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	120,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	11,356 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	19,923 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	2	64,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	2	140 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	2	60,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	520 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	2	78,343 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	16,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	2,300 mi
Tires: valve	2	22,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	1,870 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	14,925 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	3,504 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	171,803 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	135,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	5,770 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	61 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	6,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	134,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	500 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	6,000 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual	1	14,100 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	64,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	40,500 mi
Parking brake	1	88,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	26,039 mi
Power train: driveline	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	12,690 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	300 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	18,563 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	150,902 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	3,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	15,432 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve	1	100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	19,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	3,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	35,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	11,356 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	36,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	38,200 mi
Structure: body: hood	1	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	32,128 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	23,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	84,277 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	11,356 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	16,000 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.