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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 820 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical
820
Structure
384
Powertrain
239
Engine
126
Other
121
Steering
64
Latches & Locks
58
Airbags
55
Speed Control
46
Brakes
40
Seat Belts
19
Suspension
18
Lights
18
Tires
12
Seats
12
Visibility
10
Fuel System
8

820

Complaints

1

Recalls

11

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical 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...

All Electrical 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...
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...
Jan 23, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Aug 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe Jeep would not start. When the key was inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the start...
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 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...
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...
May 8, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER FOR VARYING AMOUNTS OF TIME. ENGINE ...
May 7, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhile operating the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the instrument cluster acts as if it's disconnected......
Apr 17, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNUMEROUS TIMES WHEN DRIVING EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WILL GO OUT, THE DASH LIGHTS,HEADLIGHTS RADIO LIGH...
Mar 29, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDASHBOARD LIGHTS KEEP FLICKERING, THE WHOLE DASHBOARD TURN ON AND OFF AND HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LI...
Mar 4, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the...
Feb 11, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLALL THE ELECTRICAL STUFF ON MY CAR FLASHES ON AND OFF OR WILL JUST GO COMPLETELY BLANK FOR AWHILE WH...
Dec 29, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE BLEND AIR DOORS BREAK OR FALL APART AND NO LONGER WORK! ALWAYS HEAT! BLEND DOORS ARE CRAP. THIS ...
Dec 9, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE1. Airbag light was on when I purchased the vehicle from SRQ in Bradenton Florida February 2020. ...
Nov 2, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE HORN IS INTERMITTENTLY SOUNDING WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED. WHEN PARKED THE KEYS ARE NOT IN THE IGN...
Oct 17, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WILL NOT START. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TURNING THE KEY AND SHU...

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