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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Grand Cherokee years

Owner complaints for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee are substantially higher than the model-year median of 726.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

1,363 reports with mileage · 688 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 927 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 405 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 253 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

82 crash reports24 fire reports50 injury reports

What owners actually said

2,051 reports
68,752 miles · Aug 7, 2012
Structure

INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE MADE WITH MATERIAL THAT DO NOT SUPPORT THE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. CLEARLY A SAFETY HAZARD TO BE RIDING A VEHICULE, WHETHER AS THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER, AND IF AN EMERGENCY CALLS FOR YOU TO ABANDON IT, AS YOU PULL THE HANDLE TO OPEN YOUR DOOR THE HANDLE BRAKES IN YOUR HAND AND CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. IN TH…

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INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE MADE WITH MATERIAL THAT DO NOT SUPPORT THE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. CLEARLY A SAFETY HAZARD TO BE RIDING A VEHICULE, WHETHER AS THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER, AND IF AN EMERGENCY CALLS FOR YOU TO ABANDON IT, AS YOU PULL THE HANDLE TO OPEN YOUR DOOR THE HANDLE BRAKES IN YOUR HAND AND CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, WE ARE TALKING, NOT ABOUT MINUTES, BUT SECONDS TO REACT AND MOVE AWAY FROM DANGER. FAILURE TO OPEN, COULD REPRESENT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MINUTES AND SECONDS THAT COULD PREVENT MAJOR INJURY IF NOT DEATH IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10469583

60,000 miles · Aug 6, 2012
Structure

FRONT DRIVER-PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANELS. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT MY FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR PANELS HAVE CRACKED AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE CRACKS HAVE PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE THE DOOR HANDLES DISLODGED FROM THE PANEL FROM REPEATED USE. THE COST OF EACH PANEL IS $770.00, EXCLUDING LABOR. THE DEALER …

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FRONT DRIVER-PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANELS. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT MY FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR PANELS HAVE CRACKED AROUND THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE CRACKS HAVE PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE THE DOOR HANDLES DISLODGED FROM THE PANEL FROM REPEATED USE. THE COST OF EACH PANEL IS $770.00, EXCLUDING LABOR. THE DEALER WHERE PURCHASED STATED "THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT." WHAT'S DISCONCERTING IS THAT THE BACK OF PANEL SHOWS REINFORCEMENT (THICKER PLASTIC) FOR THE WINDOW BUTTONS BUT THE MATERIAL IS PAPER-THIN FOR THE DOOR HANDLE. ONCE THE DOOR HANDLE FALLS OFF, THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR IS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND PUSH THE EXTERIOR BUTTON. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10469389

104,000 miles · Aug 6, 2012
Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN 2-3 DAYS, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT CONSULTED A LOCAL MECHANIC AND A LOCAL DEALER, WHOM BOTH ADVISED THAT A RED DYE WOULD HAVE TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS A LEAK SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE UN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN 2-3 DAYS, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT CONSULTED A LOCAL MECHANIC AND A LOCAL DEALER, WHOM BOTH ADVISED THAT A RED DYE WOULD HAVE TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS A LEAK SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE UNIT. THE ENTIRE PROCESS WOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE DYE WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUMES WERE OFFENSIVELY STRONG AND TOXIC, ENTERING THROUGH THE VENTS AT ALL TIMES WHETHER THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED OR NOT. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE EVAPORATOR COIL. THE REPAIR WOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY EIGHT HOURS FOR $1,800 AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ADDING FREON TO THE VEHICLE ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE EXPLOSION, WHICH THE CONTACT BELIEVED WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FREON WAS LEAKING ONTO HIS DRIVEWAY, WHICH THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE IT WAS A TOXIC AND UNSAFE CHEMICAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 114,000.

NHTSA ODI #10469294

70,000 miles · Jul 31, 2012
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHT AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED COMPLETELY. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CHANGED THE SETTINGS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHT AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED COMPLETELY. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CHANGED THE SETTINGS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10468451

90,100 miles · Jul 22, 2012
Seat Belts

2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP! I PUT THE REAR SEAT DOWN TO MOVE STUFF, WENT TO PUT SEAT BACK INTO REGULAR UP RIGHT POSITION AND THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AND WONT RELEASE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT THE MANUFACTURE NEEDS TO LOO…

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2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP! I PUT THE REAR SEAT DOWN TO MOVE STUFF, WENT TO PUT SEAT BACK INTO REGULAR UP RIGHT POSITION AND THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AND WONT RELEASE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT THE MANUFACTURE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO VIA RECALL OR FIX! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10466922

167,000 miles · Jul 19, 2012
Structure

FROM THE MANY FORUMS I HAVE RESEARCHED, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINT ABOUT FAULTY DOOR HANDLES IN THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ALL FOUR OF MINE HAVE CRACKED AND LARGE CHUNKS OF THE INSIDE OF THE "CUP" HAVE FALLEN OFF INTO THE DOOR PANEL. ONE OF THE DOORS IN JUST ABOUT INOPERABLE BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION OF THE CRACK AND I KNO…

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FROM THE MANY FORUMS I HAVE RESEARCHED, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINT ABOUT FAULTY DOOR HANDLES IN THE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ALL FOUR OF MINE HAVE CRACKED AND LARGE CHUNKS OF THE INSIDE OF THE "CUP" HAVE FALLEN OFF INTO THE DOOR PANEL. ONE OF THE DOORS IN JUST ABOUT INOPERABLE BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION OF THE CRACK AND I KNOW ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE REST OF THEM FOLLOW. AS A MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN, IT SCARES ME TO THINK THAT THEY COULD BE STUCK INSIDE OF A VEHICLE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. TO ME, THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THE COMPANY TO NOT ISSUE A RECALL ON THE PARTS, AS THEY WILL SOONER OR LATER BE LOOKING DOWN THE LINE OF A HUGE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT FOR SOMEONE LOSING A PASSENGER OR THEIR OWN LIFE DUE TO BEING UNABLE TO OPEN THEIR DOOR. IMAGINE A CAR ROLLING OVER AND CATCHING FIRE. AS QUICKLY AS THAT COULD GO UP IN FLAMES IN ONLY A MATTER OF SECONDS, WHAT COUNTS ARE THE MOMENTS THAT PERSON IS FIGHTING WITH GETTING A DOOR OPEN, OR IN A VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING TO FIGHT AND SAVING A LIFE OR 5, AS THIS IS A 5 PASSENGER CAR. I WOULD STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT THIS BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED AND PRESSURE BE APPLIED TO THE MANUFACTURERS OF JEEP TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH THAT TYPE OF DOOR HANDLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10466687

98,350 miles · Jul 17, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ESP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED THEN DECREASED FROM 30 TO 5 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULD…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ESP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED THEN DECREASED FROM 30 TO 5 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT IT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,350.

NHTSA ODI #10466274

50,000 miles · Jul 11, 2012
Structure

MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED'S INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN FROM THEIR DOOR PANELS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10465318

99,504 miles · Jul 11, 2012
Structure

I REPLACED THE DRIVE DOOR HANDLE AFTER IT CRACKED IN 2009. NOW THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. IT IS NOW A SAFETY VIOLATION AS MY DAUGHTER IS UNABLE TO EXIT OUT THE DOOR DUE TO A BROKEN HANDLE. AGAIN THE PASSENGER DOOR IS CRACKED AT THE HANDLE. THE COUNT IS NOW THREE OF THE FOUR DOORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. I TAKE…

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I REPLACED THE DRIVE DOOR HANDLE AFTER IT CRACKED IN 2009. NOW THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. IT IS NOW A SAFETY VIOLATION AS MY DAUGHTER IS UNABLE TO EXIT OUT THE DOOR DUE TO A BROKEN HANDLE. AGAIN THE PASSENGER DOOR IS CRACKED AT THE HANDLE. THE COUNT IS NOW THREE OF THE FOUR DOORS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. I TAKE GREAT CARE OF MY CAR AND THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY VIOLATION AS THE DOORS WERE MADE WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS. I AM NOW AT 121,647 MILES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ISSUANCE OF A RECALL TO FIX ALL OF THE DOORS WILL OCCUR ON THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES MADE IN 2005. THANK YOU *TR

NHTSA ODI #10465232

80,000 miles · Jul 9, 2012
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIRE THE FAILURE. THE MA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIRE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ODI #10464736

Official recalls

3

14V438000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch

Jul 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.

13V175000 · Electrical System; Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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.

05V396000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

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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NHTSA investigations

1

PE14017 · Air Bag Non-deployment

Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Dec 23, 2014

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:ignition; Electrical System:ignition:module; Electrical System:ignition:switch

Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703

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Electrical System:ignition

Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703

Electrical System:ignition:module

Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703

Electrical System:ignition:switch

Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703

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