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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 5 recalls, 2051 complaints.

5

Recalls

2051

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

14V438000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance b...

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

13V175000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, ...

09E039000

SUSPENSION

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTE...

05V396000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENT...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR.

Top Complaint Categories

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
680
STRUCTURE
272
POWER TRAIN
143
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
98
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
97
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
57
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
56
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
48

Problems by Component

Electrical820Structure384Powertrain239Engine126Other121Steering64Latches & Locks58Airbags55Speed Control46Brakes40Seat Belts19Suspension18Lights18Tires12Seats12Visibility10Fuel System8

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the l...
Nov 22, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the engine ...
Feb 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMLights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working,...
Sep 10, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEEvery single code is displayed when using a ODB2 scan tool. I have many electrical issues that go aw...
Apr 3, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESDash will read "ESP System Disabled" during this the engine light and red lightning in brackets ( ) ...
Jan 23, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Aug 25, 2023ENGINEI was at the light a and the truck caught on fired
Aug 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe Jeep would not start. When the key was inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the start...
May 21, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving the transmission will go into neutral without warning. I have to coast to a spot I ca...
Jan 31, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicl...
Jan 25, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIgnition system was repaired under recall in 2016. The cars ignition system continues to have issue...
Jan 21, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe fuel tank skid plate has completely rusted and has broken off. My tank (that has a date of 2004 ...
Jan 20, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be serviced ...
Sep 19, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe ECM in trans has defect which can throw jeep into another gear. Electrical issues confuses trans...
Jul 24, 2022ENGINEVehicle slips into neutral when driving. Only ways you fix is to put in park turn off the car and tu...
Jun 15, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEntering my exit I noticed my 1month old was no longer sound asleep but screaming I turned around n...
Jun 1, 2022STRUCTUREdrivers side rear interior door handle plastic cup securing the handle broken. Cannot open door fro...
Apr 19, 2022AIR BAGSThe vehicle flipped down an embankment and into a creek and none of the air bags deployed, frontal o...
Mar 1, 2022SEAT BELTS,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1. Fuel tank started leaking on the top. 2. Middle backseat belt was stuck. It would not pull out...
Feb 1, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while idle, the vehicle would o...