NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
2,051 reports125,000 miles · Jul 2, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
NHTSA ODI #10731647
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/15/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10731332
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10731293
99,000 miles · Jun 30, 2015
Electrical System
I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE . THIS INVOLVES THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD CATCH ON FIRE. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AFTER SMELLING BURNT RUBBER AND THEY FOUND MY IGNITION HAD INDEED MELTED. MY VEHICLE AND OTHERS COULD CATCH FIRE AT ANYTIME, IS THERE NOT SOMETHING …
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I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE . THIS INVOLVES THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD CATCH ON FIRE. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AFTER SMELLING BURNT RUBBER AND THEY FOUND MY IGNITION HAD INDEED MELTED. MY VEHICLE AND OTHERS COULD CATCH FIRE AT ANYTIME, IS THERE NOT SOMETHING YOU CAN DO? HAS NOT SENT PARTS TO DEALERSHIP FOR IT I HAD A CHOICE AND REPLACING THIS WITH ANOTHER POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE SWITCH BUT THAT WAS TO COME OUT OF MY POCKET(500.00)! THE RECALL IS OVER A YEAR OLD AND STILL NO REPLACEMENTS PARTS HAVE BEEN EVEN DESIGNED. ISN'T THERE A TIME LIMIT ON THIS? I'VE COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT TILL THEY PUT OUT THE NEW PART!
NHTSA ODI #10731147
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10730994
80,100 miles · Jun 29, 2015
EngineService BrakesSteering
I HAD MY VEHICLE VALET PARKED WITH A SINGLE KEY IN THE IGNITION. UPON RECEIVING MY CAR I GOT INTO THE DRIVE SEAT AND PROCEEDED TO PUSH MY SEAT FORWARD SINCE I HAD A PASSENGER BEHIND ME AND WAS PROVIDING EXTRA LEG ROOM. WE PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PARKING AREA OF THE HOTEL AND AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 15 MPH I TURN TO ADJUST AND ITEM …
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I HAD MY VEHICLE VALET PARKED WITH A SINGLE KEY IN THE IGNITION. UPON RECEIVING MY CAR I GOT INTO THE DRIVE SEAT AND PROCEEDED TO PUSH MY SEAT FORWARD SINCE I HAD A PASSENGER BEHIND ME AND WAS PROVIDING EXTRA LEG ROOM. WE PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PARKING AREA OF THE HOTEL AND AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 15 MPH I TURN TO ADJUST AND ITEM ON THE REAR FLOOR WHEN MY KNEE HIT THE KEY AND THE ENTIRE CAR WAS SWITCHED OFF. I HAD NO STEERING SINCE IT WAS IN LOCKED POSITION AND THE BRAKES WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. I AM JUST GLAD I WAS NOT ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. WHY IS IT TAKING CHRYSLER (FIAT) ONE YEAR TO GET A FIX FOR THIS RECALL?
NHTSA ODI #10730918
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE AT A STOP OR DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STARTER TWICE AND THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF N…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE AT A STOP OR DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STARTER TWICE AND THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 09/22/15 UPDATED 11/01/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10730917
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10730883
128,900 miles · Jun 27, 2015
Engine
GOT HOME FROM WORK 7 MILES AWAY PARKED WENT TO START IT 5 MIN LATER KNOCKING SOUND TRIED ABOUT 3 TIMES I OPEN THE HOOD HAD OIL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MOTOR , I THOUGHT IT WAS A HEAD GASKET ,TOOK APART TOP SIDE OF ENGINE TURNED OUT TO BE VALVE SEAT POP OUT OF PLACE THEREFORE BENDING VALVE BREAKING PIECES OF VALVE GUIDE LIFT…
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GOT HOME FROM WORK 7 MILES AWAY PARKED WENT TO START IT 5 MIN LATER KNOCKING SOUND TRIED ABOUT 3 TIMES I OPEN THE HOOD HAD OIL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MOTOR , I THOUGHT IT WAS A HEAD GASKET ,TOOK APART TOP SIDE OF ENGINE TURNED OUT TO BE VALVE SEAT POP OUT OF PLACE THEREFORE BENDING VALVE BREAKING PIECES OF VALVE GUIDE LIFTER ROCKER COMING LOOSE BREAKING PLASTIC HEAD COVER CAUSING OIL TO SPLATTER ALL OVER ENGINE AND DRIVE WAY , SHAME ON JEEP / CHRYSLER / DODGE , THIS WAS A 3.7 MY BROTHER HAS A DODGE 1500 4.7 PROBLEMS W PISTONS AT 50000 NOW AT 156000 , AND WHERE SLOW DRIVERS WE DON'T ABUSE THE ENGINES OIL CHANGE EVERY 4000 M JEEP 3.7 WHEN I TOOK APART LOOKED BRAND NEW NEVER LEAKED OIL I WAS PROUD OF MY CAR UNTIL THIS HAPPENED , REMINDED ME OF A CHINESE SCOOTER I BOUGHT MY SON POOR QUALITY , DODGE / JEEP / CHRYSLER ACKNOWLEDGE UR FAULTS BAD DECISION IN ENGINEERING I PERSONALLY LOVED JEEP AND DODGE TRUCKS I DON'T THINK I WILL EVER BUY JEEP CHRYSLER OR DODGE EVER AGAIN LOOKING AT ALL THESE PROBLEMS GOING ON IN THE COMPANY , IT COULD HAVE HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND LOOSE STEERING AND BRAKE POWER
NHTSA ODI #10730815
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2015
Electrical System
SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE JEEP, I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE DASH LIGHTING UP AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER, ON 09/29/14, ABOUT A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. AS OF TODAY, 6/26/15, THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AS THIS ISSUE, OBVIOUSLY, MAY RESULT IN …
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SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE JEEP, I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE DASH LIGHTING UP AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER, ON 09/29/14, ABOUT A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. AS OF TODAY, 6/26/15, THE PART IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AS THIS ISSUE, OBVIOUSLY, MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MY DASH KEEPS LIGHTING UP AND NOW THE BRAKES ARE GIVING ME ISSUES. WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES CHANGED OUT, ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED AS WELL AS SENSORS AND THERE HAS BEEN NO IMPROVEMENT WHICH MEANS IT IS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. I AM TEMPTED TO VISIT A LAWYER IN REGARDS TO THIS MATTER AS IT IS VERY SERIOUS AND CAN COST MY FAMILY, AS WELL AS OTHER FAMILIES, THEIR LIFE. UPDATED 09/10/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10730557
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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