10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,012 miles

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problem #61

Jul 052018

Grand Cherokee

  • 65,000 miles
Its all on city streets when I'm driving the ABS lights come on and my engine lights comes on and off I have to shut the car off and restart it then it says everything is ok. When I come to a stop light and stop it dies but starts right back

- Princeton, IN, USA

problem #60

Nov 112019

Grand Cherokee

  • 142,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving, the ABS and air bag indicators illuminated. In addition, the electrical brake system indicator illuminated. The brakes started pulsating, but the contact continued driving with no further issues. The contact had not driven the vehicle since and parked the vehicle at her home. Three weeks ago, the contact was involved in a crash because the brakes seized. As a result, the contact's vehicle slid into another vehicle at approximately 5 mph. The front bumper of the contact's vehicle was cracked. The driver was not injured, but was treated by a doctor after the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact felt that the crash could have been avoided if the braking failure were known of beforehand. There were no symptoms of a braking failure before the crash occurred. The manufacturer rudely informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 142,000.

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #59

Aug 262019

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • 240,272 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 55 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the speed decreased. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated forward with force. The contact stated that the ABS, tracker control, service electrical braking system, and service 4 wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued driving home as the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failure code was found. The contact stated that the brakes, rotors, and calipers were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 240,272.

- Lone Oak, TX, USA

problem #58

Jul 022019

Grand Cherokee

  • 1 miles
Takata recall

- South Richmond Hill, NY, USA

problem #57

Dec 012018

Grand Cherokee

  • 76,000 miles
Driving down the road, the and and traction control lights come on while driving and tranny doesn't shift causing loss of brakes and revving of engine

- Grand Rapids, MN, USA

problem #56

Mar 192018

Grand Cherokee

  • 161,679 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 58 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it also traveled to the floorboard and failed to respond. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward and the rpms increased. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 161,679.

- Entiat, WA, USA

problem #55

Jul 012017

Grand Cherokee

  • 82,500 miles
1. door handles broken on 3 doors 2. electrical system - lights flickering and completely going out while driving at night. 3. transmission slips out of gear while driving and will not always change gears. Found where other Grand Cherokee vehicles were recalled for these conditions but not the one I own.

- Bainbridge, GA, USA

problem #54

Jul 152017

Grand Cherokee

  • 84,000 miles
Getting indications that elect- brake problem indications, skid control indications, and air conditioner not working.

- Essex, VT, USA

problem #53

Nov 142016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Remedy: Chrysler intends to repair vehicles free of charge (parts and labor). However, the part required to provide a permanent remedy for this condition is currently not available. Chrysler is making every effort to provide the part as quickly as possible. ****this was 2014, no updates so far as to parts being available. Two years is not timely.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #52

Oct 292016

Grand Cherokee

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owned a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While changing lanes at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer and the dealer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

- Knightdale, NC, USA

problem #51

Sep 142016

Grand Cherokee

  • 1,270,000 miles
"takata recall" I purchased a Jeep for 7,500. Put 3,000 down and financed the rest. Next day, the axle boot was broke. Took it back to the dealer and they replaced it. At that time, I realized they gave me a 29% finance rate. So I bought they vehcile right out by writing a check for $4890. With asking if the vehcile had any major issues or been in the shop for any serious engine or transmission work, I was promised the vehcile was in good standing condition. Next day, with my fiance and my 20 month old son in the newly purchased vehcile, headed out for a vacation. About 10 mins from our home and the axle they just replacedon't broke and the transmission went. The vehcile had no emergency brakes and no hear, not even park. I had to pull into a person's yard and do donuts until it stopped. Got it towed home and called the bank and cancelled the check. Now the have towed the vehcile away and say I write bad checks. Yet I have paperwork from the bank supporting my cancellation on the check and record of funds to purchase the vehcile. Seeking legal advice now. I did purchase "as is"....yet, that doesn't uphold to fraud and warranty of mechanism on the vehcile.

- Elkwood, VA, USA

problem #50

May 302016

Grand Cherokee

  • 60,000 miles
I purchased some hawk brand rotors and brake pads to replace what I had oem. Immediately, the product began to fail. After having the product on the vehicle for 2000 miles the brake pads had to be replaced. I contacted the company who refused to accept responsibility for the faulty product. There was increased stopping distance, which created as a safety issue as well as the brake pads not being able to keep the vehicle from moving forward when parked on an incline.

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #49

Dec 232015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owned a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the power steering and power brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #48

May 122016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While I was driving on a main road, my car completely shut down. My steering wheel was locked, gas and brake petal were not working, basically my car was going on its own. Worst part was that it was going on a slant while other cars driving 45/50 miles per hour heading towards me. I could not stop my car, nor drive my car, nor try and steer myself to a safe location. My car just kept going. Something needs to be done. I have almost lost my life 2 times already. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle. Everytime I go to Chrysler... they do not know what to do or what is going on. When will this be fixed and how?

- Washington, MI, USA

problem #47

Dec 312015

Grand Cherokee

  • 237,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. In order to come to a stop, the vehicle was driven up an incline. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 237,000.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #46

Nov 082015

Grand Cherokee

  • 129,825 miles
Recall P41 on 11/8/2015-I was driving my 05jgcl and I had a blow out in the R/F wheel causing me to bounce around and lose control of vehicle where my knee came in to contact with the igniton causing my vehicle to turn off- when trying to restart the Jeep the vehicle in front of me stopped short I then forced wheel to the right and I came into contact with a utility pole causing total loss of vehicle

- East Providence, RI, USA

problem #45

Nov 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • 120,000 miles
I was leaving the car wash and after putting the Grand Cherokee in drive with my foot on the brake it accelerated on its own and the brakes were not responsive. Unable to stop or slow down, to avoid traffic, I crashed into a stone wall. The car is totaled and I had serious injury to my head as the airbag also did not deploy.

- West Nyack, NY, USA

problem #44

Aug 012010

Grand Cherokee

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The contact also indicated that the speedometer did not function. While depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle would not stop. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) was received in September of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #43

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the check and ABS warning lights illuminated. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #42

Jul 072014

Grand Cherokee

  • 120,000 miles
Lights lit on dash, ABS, traction control, & service electrical brake system.replaced brakes & no change lights still lit up.got recall notice P41 in Sept, 2014 stating problem with ignition switch, & that the part is not available & will contact me when its available.it is now over a year later still nothing and is way beyond a reasonable of time for repair !!! after driving all winter without the traction control.now when I drive the vehicle when I turn it off it won't start & it wont start for 11/2 to 2 hours I am just stuck waiting & waiting! it is totally random sometimes it starts & sometimes it will only crank for a split second and then I am stuck, tried to jump it doesn't help at all makes no difference.also the headlights will flash off & on at times, as well as the dash lights.this is my only car so this is a major problem for me.have spoken with the dealer can't help parts not available.

- Thurmont, MD, USA

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