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22 reportsClear category filter80,000 miles · Aug 4, 2015
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES EXCEPT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WOULD LEAK WHENEVER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES EXCEPT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WOULD LEAK WHENEVER IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS MOLD AND MILDEW FROM THE WATER LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10746059
57,000 miles · Nov 11, 2013
Electrical SystemVisibility
THE SUNROOF/MOONROOF DOES NOT SET APPROPRIATELY WHEN CLOSED AND CAUSES WATER LEAK AND SUBSEQUENT WATER DAMAGES. THIS ALSO LEADS TO THE DRAINAGE LINES TO CLOG UP AND CAUSES WATER TO BACKUP INTO SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITHIN THE ROOF. MY MAPLIGHT AND HOMELINK BUTTONS ALONG WITH THE SUNROOF ENGINE AND BUTTONS HAVE ALL FAIL…
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THE SUNROOF/MOONROOF DOES NOT SET APPROPRIATELY WHEN CLOSED AND CAUSES WATER LEAK AND SUBSEQUENT WATER DAMAGES. THIS ALSO LEADS TO THE DRAINAGE LINES TO CLOG UP AND CAUSES WATER TO BACKUP INTO SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITHIN THE ROOF. MY MAPLIGHT AND HOMELINK BUTTONS ALONG WITH THE SUNROOF ENGINE AND BUTTONS HAVE ALL FAILED TO OPERATE AS A RESULT OF WATER DAMAGES. PLEASE REQUEST A RECALL ON THIS AS THERE IS A DATABASE OF CONSUMERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551729
86,129 miles · May 7, 2012
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INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND BROKEN ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS BREAKAGE HAS RENDERED THE DOOR HANDLES INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WO…
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INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND BROKEN ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS BREAKAGE HAS RENDERED THE DOOR HANDLES INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE, ESPECIALLY IF THE POWER WINDOWS ALSO BECAME INOPERATIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10457674
43,000 miles · Jan 9, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility
WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS; LIGHTS START FLASHING, HEAT GOES OUT, ALL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ( BRAKES, TIRE PRESSURE, SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON), I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR BUT THE LIGHTS FLASHED CONTINUOUSLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED M…
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WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS; LIGHTS START FLASHING, HEAT GOES OUT, ALL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ( BRAKES, TIRE PRESSURE, SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON), I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR BUT THE LIGHTS FLASHED CONTINUOUSLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE SUV JUNE 2005. THE DEALERSHIP RUNS TEST BY SAY THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OWNERS OF THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THE DEALERS AND MECHANICS AT THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS MANY PEOPLE ALSO LOOSE POWER AND THE SUV SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY JEEP NOW BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF. I AM GOING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR SOME MORE STUPID "I DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG" STATEMENTS. ORIGINALLY I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE I HAD A REMOTE STARTER SO I HAS IT DISCONNECTED AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10443170
55,000 miles · Sep 2, 2011
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THEM AT HER OWN EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THEM AT HER OWN EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE CONSUMER STATED TO DATE, SHE HAS REPLACED THE LEFT REAR DOOR AT A COST OF $ 425. THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HAS BEEN INOPERABLE SINCE EARLY 2009. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR IS ALMOST INOPERABLE AND THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR IS SHOWING SIGNS OF BREAKING. THE LEFT FRON DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, UPDATED 01/19/12
NHTSA ODI #10423016
70,000 miles · Jul 5, 2011
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW CABLE SNAPPED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL DOWN AND IT COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE PART WAS MAILED TO THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS UN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW CABLE SNAPPED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL DOWN AND IT COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE PART WAS MAILED TO THEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10410541
75,900 miles · Jan 26, 2011
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ON A COLD DAY, MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN HIS 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH THE DEFROSTERS ON. HE HEARD A POP AND SAW THE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AND NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THERE HAD NOT BEEN A CHIP OR CRACK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.I CALLE…
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ON A COLD DAY, MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN HIS 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH THE DEFROSTERS ON. HE HEARD A POP AND SAW THE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AND NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THERE HAD NOT BEEN A CHIP OR CRACK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.I CALLED CHRYSLER TO REPORT THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE REP TOLD ME THAT THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED TO HER. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, WHICH I DID. AFTER 6 DAYS OF GIVING ME THE RUNAROUND, CHRYSLER SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SAW THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD JUST HAD A JEEP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THE PREVIOUS WEEK. A SECOND SERVICE REP AT CHRYSLER HAD TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT OBVIOUSLY WAS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378792
84,277 miles · Oct 11, 2010
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BLOWER MOTOR RELAY BURNED OUT THREE TIMES. AFTER SEARCH ON INTERNET FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10359956
45,000 miles · Sep 7, 2010
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I AM REPORTING A VERY BIG SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED V8 HEMI INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AS IT IS MADE OF VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND I HAVE THE FOUR HANDLES RIPPED OFF ON MY VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE FROM OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR IF THE CAR IS DAMAGED WHERE I CAN NOT BRING DOWN THE WIND…
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I AM REPORTING A VERY BIG SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED V8 HEMI INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AS IT IS MADE OF VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND I HAVE THE FOUR HANDLES RIPPED OFF ON MY VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS ARE FROM OUTSIDE. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR IF THE CAR IS DAMAGED WHERE I CAN NOT BRING DOWN THE WINDOWS I WILL BE STUCK INSIDE THE CAR. WHEN I TRIED TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT PARTS I FOUND IT IS OUT OF STOCK AND BACKORDERED. IT MIGHT TAKE FEW MONTHS BEFORE I GET IT. THIS JUST SHOW HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM AND HOW MANY CARS ARE INVOLVED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10354205
25,500 miles · Jul 27, 2010
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR CONTINUED TO FAIL AND WOULD CAUSE THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR PANEL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE REGULATOR FOR EACH WINDOW HAD BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR CONTINUED TO FAIL AND WOULD CAUSE THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR PANEL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE REGULATOR FOR EACH WINDOW HAD BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,500 AND THE CURRENT WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10345649
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.
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