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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to check engine and brake system warning light stays on, vehicle starts then locks up, replacement of the right rear speed sensor and four wheel drive motor.
Well they say third times a charm...or will it be death? the first incident happened when I was alone in the vehicle as I was making a left hand turn across traffic my Jeep just shut down leaving me powerless..by that I mean nothing no steering no breaks no nothing! thank the gods there was no oncoming traffic at the time. The second time was a bit more nerving as my 6 year old son and myself were on the highway keeping up with the 65-70 mph flow of cars, SUV's & tractor trailers when all of the sudden my engine power just slumbered off to a crawl. If I had been in one lane over and 3 seconds behind we would not be here today to tell this unsightly story! again thank the gods for looking over us or it would be another statistic on the road and another young child left without a mother (my daughter that wasn't with me at the time)so I ask how many must die or get injured before manufactures man up to their mistakes? the loss of money is nothing it can be replaced but lives can not!!!
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V438000 (electrical system) and 13V175000 (electrical system, power train). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into third gear. As a result, the RPM gauge and speedometer increased abnormally. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and restarted; however, the failure recurred. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train). The vehicle was returned to dealer and they attempted to reflash the final drive controller again; however, the failure recurred more severely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 06/14/16
Transmission oil turned milky and vehicle would not move. After servicing transmission vehicle now will not engage into park, stays in reverse. Vehicle was parked when it would not move from parking spot but, after trans fluid was changed and trans serviced when you go to park it and put the shifter into park the vehicle moves in revers.
- Boyertown, PW, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. In order to come to a stop, the vehicle was driven up an incline. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 237,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle began to shift automatically and swerved to the right while all the warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that he experienced a power steering failure. In addition, the contact stated that the pulley wheel and alternator belt fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,803.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to speed up, the rpms increased but the mph gauge decreased. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on previous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission circuit board had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While parked, the contact exited the vehicle and it rolled backwards without warning. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
A few weeks/months after the purchase of my Jeep about 2 years ago, I noticed that my cruise control had stopped working and the ABS light had come. I checked my fuses and relays and they were ok. Then a day or so later I was driving on the interstate and my check engine light and my brake lights came on. My Jeep then seemed to downshifted itself. It felt as if the transmission had locked up, it slowed to about 30mph and would not shift onto another gear. I pulled over killed the motor. After a few attempts to drive it, I turned the key over and noticed the break and engine lights were off so I attempted to drive home and was sucessfull. This started to happen more and more often. I noticed that it mainly happened when either I was running my ac or it was wet/raining outside. I then started researching Jeep problems and recalls. I came across the daminoncrysler recall no. 13. the recall had described the issue I was having, so I researched my VIN and it staled that the recall no. 13 has already been completed on Jeep. Now my Jeep is stuck in limp mode and will not reset. It will not shift and the ABS, brake and engine lights stay on. Is there a way to find out exactly what service did they did when it was recalled in 2005 (if any)? I dont know what to
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L stalls while driving, goes into limp mode constantly while driving or stationary, unintended acceleration while stationary and surges forward when brakes fully applied. Also got the recall for ignition issue but no parts available so have to be careful till then. Ignition recall is even stated to be a temporary fix. Electrical issues cause sever safety concern for customer safety. No warning when issue will happen. Replace parts stated by professional diagnostic and still have same electrical issues.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V438000 (electrical system) and 13V175000 (electrical system, power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
To this day my 4 wheel drive has not worked and the dealer that I took it to just said that this wasn't covered under the recall, I think they still got paid by doing nothing to it and now I get another recall for something I haven't had problems which then I'll take it in for them to do nothing to it and still get paid for fixing nothing, what I would really want is for them to fix my 4 wheel drive, I could never get it to work when I needed to use it in the snow, it would just keep sliding and would never change to 4 wheel drive, thank you.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train). The failure mileage was 180,000. Update 01/15/16 MA the consumer stated he never had a problem with the transmission jumping from drive to third gear, until he took the vehicle to the dealer after receiving a recall notice. Updated 01/27/16.
Lights lit on dash, ABS, traction control, & service electrical brake system.replaced brakes & no change lights still lit up.got recall notice P41 in Sept, 2014 stating problem with ignition switch, & that the part is not available & will contact me when its available.it is now over a year later still nothing and is way beyond a reasonable of time for repair !!! after driving all winter without the traction control.now when I drive the vehicle when I turn it off it won't start & it wont start for 11/2 to 2 hours I am just stuck waiting & waiting! it is totally random sometimes it starts & sometimes it will only crank for a split second and then I am stuck, tried to jump it doesn't help at all makes no difference.also the headlights will flash off & on at times, as well as the dash lights.this is my only car so this is a major problem for me.have spoken with the dealer can't help parts not available.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 05V396000 (power train); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 40 mph, the heat was activated, and there was a odor of fumes coming from the vents. The contact also stated that there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the transmission hose was detached from the transmission. The hose was replaced and the transmission fluid was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while making a turn at approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle accelerated independently without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,497.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the steering wheel seized completely and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V438000 (electrical system) and 13V175000 (electrical system, power train); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. MA 10/23/15
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at any speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shook violently as the steering wheel seized. The instrument panel lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 05V396000 (power train) and 14V438000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,900.
Was notified by service dept. That the crossmember of the frame that supports the transmission was cracked /broken due to excessive rust and needs to be replaced cost=$800 seems unusual at this time&mileage. Thank you
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- West Monroe, LA, USA