2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 2,051
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 2,051 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,051 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,639 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 804 |
| 2014 | 2,378 |
| 2015 | 1,362 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 403 |
| 2022 | 261 |
| 2023 | 389 |
| 2024 | 243 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
46% · 938 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-18
Also filed under Engine
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 not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-23
Structure
20% · 413 reportsMost commonly citing door and body.
Power train
12% · 256 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Latches/locks/linkages
8% · 163 reportsMost commonly citing latch.
Engine
7% · 134 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and gray smoke was emitted from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-25
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-12
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 2,051 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-10-31Power train05V396000 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.
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…
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts…
Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on October 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at…
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2013-08-15Electrical system, power train13V175000 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…
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…
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2014-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-12-23 Air Bag Non-deployment
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2015-10-09Electrical system14V438000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 938 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 413 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 256 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V396000 · Power train
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
- Recall 13V175000 · Electrical system, power train
- Recall 14V438000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.