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Electrical System complaints
927 reportsClear category filter20,000 miles · May 30, 2011
Electrical SystemStructure
VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM, AND LOOSES POWER STEERING CAPABILITY, CAN CAUSE A CRASH ON WINDY ROADS. VERY SCARY. HAS BEEN TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES IN ARIZONA AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX. THEY TRIED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY AND UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM CHRYSLER. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE STALLS LOOSES POWER, CAN'T IMMEDIATELY OPEN WIN…
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VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM, AND LOOSES POWER STEERING CAPABILITY, CAN CAUSE A CRASH ON WINDY ROADS. VERY SCARY. HAS BEEN TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES IN ARIZONA AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX. THEY TRIED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY AND UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM CHRYSLER. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE STALLS LOOSES POWER, CAN'T IMMEDIATELY OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS. DOORS ON THIS VEHICLE ALSO INTERIOR HANDLES ALL WERE BROKEN PREMATURELY RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 48000 MILES. THIS SECOND PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THAT DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PART IN STOCK, FACTORY BACK ORDER AND JEEP WON'T FIX IT. THIS SECOND PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL BECAUSE CAN'T OPEN DOOR, WITH HANDLE FROM INSIDE IN AZ 110 F CAN BE DEADLY, OR DURING A CRASH OR FIRE
NHTSA ODI #10404712
27,000 miles · May 12, 2011
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, BREAK LIGHTS AND AIRBAGS LIGHTS FLICKERED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAD ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTUR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, BREAK LIGHTS AND AIRBAGS LIGHTS FLICKERED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAD ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED A PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #10400595
50,000 miles · May 2, 2011
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN APRIL 2010 THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE STARTER A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN APRIL 2010 THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE STARTER A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10398689
87,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Electrical System
VEHICLE STALLS OR LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. ERROR CODE P2101 LIMITS RPMS AND PERFORMANCE AND ALSO CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM. REPLACED THROTTLE BODY TWICE, NEW EGR VALVE, PCM RE FLASHED AND SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU WIGGLE THE TWO BACK PLUGS GOING INTO THE ECM THE P2101 CODE POPS UP EVERY TIME. VEHICLE IS …
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VEHICLE STALLS OR LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. ERROR CODE P2101 LIMITS RPMS AND PERFORMANCE AND ALSO CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM. REPLACED THROTTLE BODY TWICE, NEW EGR VALVE, PCM RE FLASHED AND SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU WIGGLE THE TWO BACK PLUGS GOING INTO THE ECM THE P2101 CODE POPS UP EVERY TIME. VEHICLE IS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4WD WITH A5.7L HEMI AND ONLY HAS 87000MILES. HUGE SAFETY CONCERN WHEN IT STALLS OR LOSES PERFORMANCE WHILE YOU ARE RUNNING 80 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10394482
64,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITH THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATE AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE CON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITH THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATE AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10394439
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2011
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES, BATTERY FAILURE, ALTERNATOR FAILURE, 3 BROKEN STEMS AND REPETITIVE ISSUES WITH A TRANSMISSION FILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WOULD OFTEN LEAVE HIM STRANDED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD OFTEN CAUSE TH…
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2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES, BATTERY FAILURE, ALTERNATOR FAILURE, 3 BROKEN STEMS AND REPETITIVE ISSUES WITH A TRANSMISSION FILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WOULD OFTEN LEAVE HIM STRANDED. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD OFTEN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT INTERSECTIONS WHILE MAKING TURNS WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE STEERING ABILITY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10387928
50,000 miles · Feb 24, 2011
Electrical System
IN COLD WEATHER (ANYTHING BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30F) ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHTS LIGHT UP, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES DROP TO ZERO, AS DO THE FUEL AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES. THE REVERSE ASSIST INDICATOR LIGHTS IN THE TAILGATE ALSO LIGHT UP. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE DASHBOARD. THE ENGINE CONTINU…
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IN COLD WEATHER (ANYTHING BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30F) ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHTS LIGHT UP, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES DROP TO ZERO, AS DO THE FUEL AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES. THE REVERSE ASSIST INDICATOR LIGHTS IN THE TAILGATE ALSO LIGHT UP. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND IN THE DASHBOARD. THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN, BUT THE ABS SERVICE REQUIRED INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR LIGHT DOES STAY LIT UP. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE IN COLD WEATHER, AND STARTS HAPPENING 10-12 MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO A FULL STOP AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN BEFORE IT STOPS HAPPENING. UNTIL STOPPING AND RESTARTING, IT JUST KEEPS ON OCCURRING. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS YEAR MODELS OF THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SIMPLY PLEADS IGNORANCE AFTER CHARGING ME SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO 'FIX' A LOOSE CONNECTION UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OF THIS NATURE POSES A DEFINITE ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARD. DO WE NEED TO WAIT FOR THAT BEFORE TAKING ACTION OR CAN WE BE PROACTIVE? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10384390
55,000 miles · Feb 14, 2011
Electrical System
WHEN DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE DASHBOARD AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS THAT …
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WHEN DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE DASHBOARD AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS THAT JEEP HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ON THEIR 2005 JEEPS AND IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATHS IF NOT FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10382678
52,000 miles · Feb 12, 2011
Electrical System
I FILED A COMPLIANT EARLIER ABOUT MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CD NUMBER IS 10374691. I WILL LIKE TO UPDATE THAT COMPLIANT. I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED, THE COMPUTER REPLACED AND THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS THAT I INCURRED IN MY PREVIOUS COMPLIANT. THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AGAIN LAST NIGHT AS I WAS…
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I FILED A COMPLIANT EARLIER ABOUT MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CD NUMBER IS 10374691. I WILL LIKE TO UPDATE THAT COMPLIANT. I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED, THE COMPUTER REPLACED AND THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS THAT I INCURRED IN MY PREVIOUS COMPLIANT. THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AGAIN LAST NIGHT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10381679
51,000 miles · Jan 4, 2011
Electrical System
WHEN DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE DASHBOARD AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS …
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WHEN DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR ALL THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES THE DASHBOARD AND HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AUTO. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS THAT JEEP HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ON THEIR 2005 JEEPS AND IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATHS IF NOT FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10374691
Official recalls
3Jul 21, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Sep 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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