Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 820 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
820
Complaints
1
Recalls
11
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the l... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Lights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working,... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Every single code is displayed when using a ODB2 scan tool. I have many electrical issues that go aw... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Jeep would not start. When the key was inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the start... |
| Jan 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicl... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Ignition system was repaired under recall in 2016. The cars ignition system continues to have issue... |
| Jan 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be serviced ... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The ECM in trans has defect which can throw jeep into another gear. Electrical issues confuses trans... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Entering my exit I noticed my 1month old was no longer sound asleep but screaming I turned around n... |
| May 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER FOR VARYING AMOUNTS OF TIME. ENGINE ... |
| May 7, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While operating the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the instrument cluster acts as if it's disconnected...... |
| Apr 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN DRIVING EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WILL GO OUT, THE DASH LIGHTS,HEADLIGHTS RADIO LIGH... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DASHBOARD LIGHTS KEEP FLICKERING, THE WHOLE DASHBOARD TURN ON AND OFF AND HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LI... |
| Mar 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the... |
| Feb 11, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ALL THE ELECTRICAL STUFF ON MY CAR FLASHES ON AND OFF OR WILL JUST GO COMPLETELY BLANK FOR AWHILE WH... |
| Dec 29, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE BLEND AIR DOORS BREAK OR FALL APART AND NO LONGER WORK! ALWAYS HEAT! BLEND DOORS ARE CRAP. THIS ... |
| Dec 9, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | 1. Airbag light was on when I purchased the vehicle from SRQ in Bradenton Florida February 2020. ... |
| Nov 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE HORN IS INTERMITTENTLY SOUNDING WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED. WHEN PARKED THE KEYS ARE NOT IN THE IGN... |
| Oct 17, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TURNING THE KEY AND SHU... |