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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
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

79,000 miles · Apr 4, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages

ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED HAS BROKEN OFF AND IS UNUSABLE. THE OTHER THREE ARE CRACKING AND I AM FEARFUL THAT THEY WILL BE BREAKING OFF SOON. THE HANDLES AND THE SUPPORTING DOOR FRAMES ARE ALL CRACKING IN THE SAME LOCATION AND THE HANDLES THEN FALL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO …

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ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED HAS BROKEN OFF AND IS UNUSABLE. THE OTHER THREE ARE CRACKING AND I AM FEARFUL THAT THEY WILL BE BREAKING OFF SOON. THE HANDLES AND THE SUPPORTING DOOR FRAMES ARE ALL CRACKING IN THE SAME LOCATION AND THE HANDLES THEN FALL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO EVEN DISCUSS THE ISSUE. THE DEALER STATES IT IS $680 PER DOOR TO FIX. PARTS TO FIX THE DOOR HANDLES ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR SALE OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIPS. DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE OF BEING UNABLE TO EXIT THE BACK SEAT AREA FROM THE INSIDE, I AM FEARFULL TO ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT AT THIS TIME. IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, THEY COULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS POSTED AS WELL AS A WEBSITE WHERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE STATING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2005 JEEP. THERE WAS NOT ANY OUTSIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED THIS DEFECT. THE DEALER STATES IT IS 'NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR'. THIS IS A CROCK, 99% OF THE TIME I AM THE ONLY PERSON IN THIS VEHICLE AND MY HANDLE HAS NOT BROKEN 'YET'. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY HAZARD. I HOPE YOU WILL ADDRESS AS A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE THEY CANNOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394200

79,000 miles · Apr 4, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS BROKEN OFF AND IS UNUSABLE. THE OTHER THREE ARE CRACKING AND I AM FEARFUL THAT THEY WILL BE BREAKING OFF SOON. THE HANDLES AND THE SUPPORTING DOOR FRAMES ARE ALL CRACKING IN THE SAME LOCATION AND THE HANDLES THEN FALL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO EVEN DISC…

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ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS BROKEN OFF AND IS UNUSABLE. THE OTHER THREE ARE CRACKING AND I AM FEARFUL THAT THEY WILL BE BREAKING OFF SOON. THE HANDLES AND THE SUPPORTING DOOR FRAMES ARE ALL CRACKING IN THE SAME LOCATION AND THE HANDLES THEN FALL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO EVEN DISCUSS THE ISSUE. THE ORIGINAL DEALER IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THE LOCAL DEALER STATES IT IS $680 PER DOOR TO FIX. PARTS TO FIX THE DOOR HANDLES ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR SALE OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIPS. DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE OF BEING UNABLE TO EXIT THE BACK SEAT AREA FROM THE INSIDE, I AM FEARFUL TO ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT AT THIS TIME. IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, THEY COULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE. I SEE THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS POSTED AS WELL AS A WEBSITE WHERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE STATING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2005 JEEP. THERE WAS NOT ANY OUTSIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED THIS DEFECT. 99% OF THE TIME I AM THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATES IT IS ?NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR?. WHAT A CROCK MY DOOR HANDLE GETS USED 10 TIMES A DAY AND IT HAS FAILED "YET" THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY HAZARD. I HOPE YOU WILL ADDRESS AS A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE THEY CANNOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394183

83,000 miles · Apr 4, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

2006, 2007, 2008, HYUNDAI SONATAS. SUNVISOR FAILS TO REMAIN IN POSITION OR PLASTIC ARM COVER BREAKS CAUSING THE SUNVISOR TO NOT STAY IN THE UPWARD POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE ON A TRIP THE SUNVISOR FAILED TO REMAIN UPRIGHT IMPAIRING ROAD VISION. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE TSB BULLETINS REGARDING THE SONATA SUNVISORS. …

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2006, 2007, 2008, HYUNDAI SONATAS. SUNVISOR FAILS TO REMAIN IN POSITION OR PLASTIC ARM COVER BREAKS CAUSING THE SUNVISOR TO NOT STAY IN THE UPWARD POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE ON A TRIP THE SUNVISOR FAILED TO REMAIN UPRIGHT IMPAIRING ROAD VISION. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE TSB BULLETINS REGARDING THE SONATA SUNVISORS. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AND THE INTERNET IS LOADED WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING RECENT FAILURES OF THE SUNVISOR TO REMAIN IN POSITION. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394177

59,000 miles · Apr 3, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

NOTICE CRACKS ON 3 DOOR PANELS ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS THEN ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO ALL 3 PANELS BROKE IN PEICES NOW ITS VERY UNSAFE AS DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR 2 FRONT DOORS AN 1 REAR DOOR... *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394090

70,000 miles · Apr 3, 2011
Air Bags

2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE ANNUNCIATED CORRUPTION OF THE SYSTEM. AUTO WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, WALLACE JEEP IN STUART, FLORIDA FOR REPAIR. SYSTEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND PARTS ORDERED FOR REPAIR TWO WEEKS AGO. PARTS ARE STILL BACKORDERED. HOW CAN SAFETY ITEMS NOT BE AVAILABLE? *…

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2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE ANNUNCIATED CORRUPTION OF THE SYSTEM. AUTO WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, WALLACE JEEP IN STUART, FLORIDA FOR REPAIR. SYSTEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND PARTS ORDERED FOR REPAIR TWO WEEKS AGO. PARTS ARE STILL BACKORDERED. HOW CAN SAFETY ITEMS NOT BE AVAILABLE? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394065

Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND ALL BUT ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON THE INSIDE PANEL HAVE FALLEN OUT AND IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE OTHER ONE DOES BECAUSE IT IS ALREADY CRACKING. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS IF ANYTHING HAPPENS THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS R…

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I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND ALL BUT ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON THE INSIDE PANEL HAVE FALLEN OUT AND IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE OTHER ONE DOES BECAUSE IT IS ALREADY CRACKING. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AS IF ANYTHING HAPPENS THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS REAL COMMON BECAUSE OF THE MATERIAL USED TO MAKE THESE DOORS AND HAS HAPPENED TO A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE. THE DEALERSHIPS WANT LIKE $700 A DOOR TO REPLACE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10393974

61,000 miles · Apr 1, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE A HARD PLASTIC ONE PIECE DOOR PANEL. THE PLASTIC THAT IS BEHIND THE DOOR HANDLES IS BROKEN AND CRACKED AND I AM VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF BEING ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY OR EVEN DURING NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT JEEP …

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I HAVE A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THE INSIDE DOOR PANELS ARE A HARD PLASTIC ONE PIECE DOOR PANEL. THE PLASTIC THAT IS BEHIND THE DOOR HANDLES IS BROKEN AND CRACKED AND I AM VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF BEING ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY OR EVEN DURING NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT JEEP REFUSED TO DO A RECALL AND THE REPLACEMENTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES AND AGAIN THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS WIDE SPREAD IN THIS MODEL WITH OTHER OWNERS AND A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10393913

68,000 miles · Mar 30, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. I HAVE READ OVER 500 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE SYSTEMS CONTAINED IN THIS VEHICLE. I MUST ASSUME THAT "WE" ARE WAITING FOR A NUMBER OF DEATHS BEFORE THIS EVIDENT FLAW WILL BE RECALLED. I AM NOW DOWN TO ONE WORKING DOOR ON MY…

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I OWN A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. I HAVE READ OVER 500 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE SYSTEMS CONTAINED IN THIS VEHICLE. I MUST ASSUME THAT "WE" ARE WAITING FOR A NUMBER OF DEATHS BEFORE THIS EVIDENT FLAW WILL BE RECALLED. I AM NOW DOWN TO ONE WORKING DOOR ON MY GRAND CHEROKEE. OTHER THAN THAT, MY JEEP IS IN GREAT CONDITION, FOR I AM VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT MAINTAINING MY VEHICLE PROPERLY. AFTER HUNDREDS OF JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OWNERS HAVE SUBMITTED OFFICIAL COMPLAINTS, WOULDN'T IT BE SAFE TO SAY THAT THESE COMPLAINT REPRESENT THOUSANDS, IF NOT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INCIDENTS? LET'S FACE IT... MOST VEHICLE OWNERS WILL LIVE WITH THIS, OR PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT FEW ACTUALLY SUBMIT A WRITTEN COMPLAINT. I HAVE BEEN QUOTED A PRICE OF $700 PER DOOR TO HAVE THESE DOOR RELEASE SYSTEMS REPLACED. AS A SINGLE MOTHER, I DON'T HAPPEN TO HAVE AN EXTRA $2,800 TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURER. ONE DAY... HEAVEN FORBID... SOMEONE (HOPEFULLY NOT A CHILD) WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DURING AN EMERGENCY. ONLY THEN, I ASSUME, WILL A RECALL BE ISSUED. WHAT A SHAME. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR SIX YEARS, AND COMPLAINTS ARE ROLLING IN. THIS IS HORRIBLE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10393691

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

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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