NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
253 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 9, 2015
Power TrainService Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT KNOCKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT KNOCKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10692961
110,000 miles · Feb 18, 2015
Power Train
AFTER RECEIVING N23 RECALL SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE 4WD LOW IN A LOW TRACTION SITUATION, THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT DUE TO DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SOFTWARE CHANGE. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS ISSUES TO BYPASS PROBLEMS OCCURRING FROM AN OFTEN DAMAGED PART, RATHER THAN REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE P…
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AFTER RECEIVING N23 RECALL SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE 4WD LOW IN A LOW TRACTION SITUATION, THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT DUE TO DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SOFTWARE CHANGE. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS ISSUES TO BYPASS PROBLEMS OCCURRING FROM AN OFTEN DAMAGED PART, RATHER THAN REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE PART ITSELF. BECAUSE IF THIS, THE SOFTWARE CHANGE HAS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED NUMEROUS VEHICLES 4WD LOW CAPABILITIES, RENDERING THEM USELESS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10684184
174,000 miles · Feb 5, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000.
NHTSA ODI #10681568
110,000 miles · Feb 3, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 3 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO ACTIVATE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE FRONT WHEEL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 3 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO ACTIVATE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE FRONT WHEEL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10680959
130,000 miles · Jan 31, 2015
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
ENGINE QUIT WHILE OWN SHIFTING ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WENT OUT OF GEAR AND HAD TO PULL A SIDE WITHOUT ENGINE POWER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10680284
100,000 miles · Jan 30, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSFER CASE AND UNKNOWN SYSTEMS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSFER CASE AND UNKNOWN SYSTEMS WERE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10680067
83,000 miles · Jan 7, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL THAT DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE …
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TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL THAT DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V396000 (POWER TRAIN). ADDITIONALLY, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. DJR UPDATED 3/12/15*CN UPDATED 9/13/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10670737
128,000 miles · Jan 6, 2015
Power Train
WHEN DRIVING MY JEEP AROUND SAY ANYWHERE ABOVE 25 MPH, IF I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE FRONT END NOSE DIVES AND A LOUD CLUNK IS FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT. MAINTENANCE IS UP TO DATE, GAS HAS NO WATER, IT JUST DOES THIS EVERY SINGLE DAY. SO I HAVE TO DRIVE MY JEEP A CERTAIN WAY IN ORDER TO TRY TO AVOID THIS BEATING ON T…
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WHEN DRIVING MY JEEP AROUND SAY ANYWHERE ABOVE 25 MPH, IF I LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE FRONT END NOSE DIVES AND A LOUD CLUNK IS FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT. MAINTENANCE IS UP TO DATE, GAS HAS NO WATER, IT JUST DOES THIS EVERY SINGLE DAY. SO I HAVE TO DRIVE MY JEEP A CERTAIN WAY IN ORDER TO TRY TO AVOID THIS BEATING ON THE TRANSMISSION. ANOTHER VERSION OF THIS IS FOR EXAMPLE: I GO TO PASS A CAR I STEP ON THE GAS, THE TRANSMISSION KICKS DOWN LIKE IT SHOULD BUT WHEN I'M READY TO SLOW DOWN AFTER PASSING A LOUD CLUNK! AND THE VEHICLE NOSE DIVES AGAIN LIKE SOMEONE HAD PUT IT IN 1ST GEAR AT 50MPH. ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME AFTER THIS HAPPENS MY RPM'S WILL STAY VERY HIGH LIKE WHEN IT DROPS DOWN FOR PASSING IT WONT SHIFT DOWN FOR THE SPEED IM DOING IT WANTS TO STAY IN THE PASSING GEAR. THERE HAS BEEN EVEN TIMES WHEN ITS REALLY BAD, AND THE RPM'S WONT REGULATE DOWN I HAVE TO PULL OVER PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND START OVER. ITS VERY EXHAUSTING AND HAZARDOUS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND THIS JEEP. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI #10670483
129,000 miles · Jan 6, 2015
Electrical SystemPower TrainUnknown Or Other
JUNE OF 2014 AND STILL TO THIS DAY THE GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED FROM "P" TO ANY GEAR, AND THAT IS WHEN NO KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION/AND NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS WORKING UNDER THE HOOD AND MY 4 YEAR OLD SON DID JUST THAT AND ALMOST RAN ME OVER. I CHECKED AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO KEYS IN IT THEY WERE WITH ME IN MY TOOL BOX BECAUS…
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JUNE OF 2014 AND STILL TO THIS DAY THE GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED FROM "P" TO ANY GEAR, AND THAT IS WHEN NO KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION/AND NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS WORKING UNDER THE HOOD AND MY 4 YEAR OLD SON DID JUST THAT AND ALMOST RAN ME OVER. I CHECKED AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO KEYS IN IT THEY WERE WITH ME IN MY TOOL BOX BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT HIM TO DO JUST THAT. I CHECKED OUT THE SITUATION TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T A FLUKE, AND TO MY SURPRISE AND STILL TIL THIS DAY, I CAN ENTER THE VEHICLE WITH NO KEYS AND NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE JUST REACH IN AND MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM "P" TO ANY GEAR RESULTING IN THE CLUNK OF THE TRANSMISSION AND ROLLING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY UNNERVING AND WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE FIXED. I HAVE READ COUNTLESS ARTICLES AND BLOGS ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10670470
128,000 miles · Jan 6, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
UPON DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL MY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT LEAVE 1ST GEAR. RPM'S WOULD ALMOST RED LINE, I WOULD LET OFF THE GAS TO LET IT SHIFT AND NOTHING, IT STAYED IN 1ST GEAR. WELL WHEN I LOOKED AT THE GAUGES, MY LIGHTS FOR PRNDL WERE ALL LIT UP INSTEAD OF JUST "D". BOXES AROUND EVERY SINGLE LETTER. I PROCEEDED TO PUT …
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UPON DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL MY TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT LEAVE 1ST GEAR. RPM'S WOULD ALMOST RED LINE, I WOULD LET OFF THE GAS TO LET IT SHIFT AND NOTHING, IT STAYED IN 1ST GEAR. WELL WHEN I LOOKED AT THE GAUGES, MY LIGHTS FOR PRNDL WERE ALL LIT UP INSTEAD OF JUST "D". BOXES AROUND EVERY SINGLE LETTER. I PROCEEDED TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE AND STILL ALL 5 LETTERS LIT UP AND ENGINE BOGGED DOWN. IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES FOR WHAT LIKE SEEMED FOREVER FOR IT TO GET INTO GEAR WHICH WAS DRIVE, I BACKED UP TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULDN'T DO THE SPEED LIMIT AND HAD TO USE MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS WAS MY FIRST OCCURRENCE, THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A DOZEN OR MORE TIMES SINCE THEN TO INCLUDE YESTERDAY JAN 5 2015. EVERY TIME I CONTACT THE DEALER OR ASK ON JEEP OWNER WEBSITE, I GET " SORRY SIR THE ONLY RECALL LISTED IS THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WE DON'T HAVE A PART FOR THAT." I CHECKED THE WEBSITE AND APPARENTLY MY JEEP HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR THE TRANSMISSION BACK IN 2010 AT 70K MILES BUT DOES NOT EXPLAIN WHAT THEY DID. I ALSO NEED TO PUT IN ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION. JUNE OF 2014 AND STILL TO THIS DAY THE GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED FROM "P" TO ANY GEAR, AND THAT IS WHEN NO KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION. I WAS WORKING UNDER THE HOOD AND MY 4 YEAR OLD SON DID JUST THAT AND ALMOST RAN ME OVER. I CHECKED AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO KEYS IN IT THEY WERE WITH ME IN MY TOOL BOX BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT HIM TO DO JUST THAT.
NHTSA ODI #10670465
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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