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I purchased my 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L V6 with 79K miles on it June 21, 2016. In July of 2017, it started to bog down with a constant shutter when starting up and accelerating, the cel was also on. I took it in to have the cel checked out and it was showing 22 codes saying that the O2 sensor had a high voltage circuit. Upon examinng and testing the O2 sensor there was nothing found to be wrong. A couple weeks later the cel came on again, but this time it showed the same O2 sensor was running lean and rich at the same time. I replaced the sensor at that time. Now it is showing another code P0430 and the timing chain for the electronic shift transmission is jumping. I was informed this happens to these transmissions all the time and there is no repair for it. All I can do is drive it until it goes and buy a new transmission. This is not fair
Been waiting sometime for the dealer to get his part for my recall in addition to this the transmission seems to be smoking and the motor is running erratic I believe this is a big piece of junk and government should buy back. The Jeep was a biggest lemon ever. Was driving it from yogurtland was driving it from yogurtland only a few miles away on the way back it was smoking like a freight train the tranny was slipping in the motor is running erratic
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 internet and found out that a recall involves 2005.that the transmission fluid will get too hot cause it boil and eject some of the fluid could come into contact with a hot part of the exhaust and cause an engine according to Jeep recall Grand Cherokee over fire danger web site. * also 11053735**
Exhaust manifold bolts break and allow unfiltered exhaust fumes into the cabin. There are hundreds of complaints at Chrysler about this problem and they will not acknowledge or fix the problem. Bolts installed are 8mm instead of the standard 10mm.
Jeep was parked and when returned to start, a lot of clanking in engine. I had the car towed and was told a valve seat dropped and the motor has to be replaced.
- Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA
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Bought used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee from kendall cjd in miami on June 10th. On Sept 28th I stopped at a gas station to get a drink and Jeep would not restart. I had it towed to a shop and was told I dropped a valve seat and blew a hole in the #4 piston....what. I don't understand how this can happen. This Jeep only had 72,000 miles and I paid a premium because of that.
Vehicle was acting like there was a flat tire. The engine stopped and would not start. Towed to a mechanic. Diagnosed with compression coming back to intake. Recommended replacing the engine. Said could be dropped valve seat.
The contact's daughter owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the contact's daughter was driving, she heard an abnormal noise in the engine. The contact's daughter noticed smoke, smelled a burning odor, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a cover leak and stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided case number: 32168861. The failure mileage was 125,352.
I just had my Jeep inspected and was told that a manifold bolt was broken and would cause other issues if not fixed. Damage to manifold & gasket, etc.) they also said that this is a common issue with Jeep Chrysler and doge engines.
My Jeep jumps to third gear randomly, and it ends up jittering and shaking. My car got stuck so many times and ended up being stalled on a busy highway and almost got into an accident. I was once parked and had shifted to drive but instead the Jeep suddenly jumped to 3rd and my car started to go backwards and ended up hitting another car behind me. I had to pay the guy $500 and also got all the fluids and oils changed in hopes of getting this fixed, but to no avail. Yesterday, I spent $450 on these fluid and oil changes only to have the problem continue. Thousands of people are having the same issues and Jeep has no answers. You guys need to do a total vehicle recall since Jeep has no answers. Many people can die from this defect. I have a video to prove the car jumping to third and all the issues I just described.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the engine malfunctioned when starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a faulty wireless control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The vehicle was being driven on the highway and the engine shut off. This has happened other times when the vehicle was stopped at a stop light. The car needed to be shut down and restarted to go again in all instances.
Vehicle will not shift into correct gear when accelerating from a dead stop. Tops out at 3,000 rpms at 60mph. This is an intermittent problem. But will at least happen 2 times a day. When it happens you have to pull over and shut off the engine off and restart. This most likely will fix the problem. This is very dangerous when in traffic. This typically happens when you stop at a traffic light and start to take off. I had the censers changed in the transmission but didn't fix the problem. The vehicle has less than 100,000 miles on it. It is getting worse every day know.
While I was driving on a main road, my car completely shut down. My steering wheel was locked, gas and brake petal were not working, basically my car was going on its own. Worst part was that it was going on a slant while other cars driving 45/50 miles per hour heading towards me. I could not stop my car, nor drive my car, nor try and steer myself to a safe location. My car just kept going. Something needs to be done. I have almost lost my life 2 times already. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle. Everytime I go to Chrysler... they do not know what to do or what is going on. When will this be fixed and how?
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!!!
Jeep shudders during engagement /acceleration. Ac evaporator condensate water causing shuddering in vehicle. Vehicle appears to want to shut off at stop light, RPM's drop drastically and shudders at take off
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after a few minutes. The contact was able to drive home; however, the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine gasket and the cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. Part distribution disconnect.
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- Branson, MO, USA