2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,536 miles

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problem #5

Mar 142017

Grand Cherokee

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle did not go into four wheel drive whenever the "service four wheel drive system" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the final drive control module was "flashed". the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and ordered the dealer to recheck the remedy. The dealer wanted to perform a diagnostic evaluation, but not for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 082014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and there was a loud noise coming from the four wheel drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Kamuela, HI, USA

problem #3

Jun 092014

Grand Cherokee

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the four wheel drive low range failed to engage. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA recall number: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 202006

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
***several problems with 2005 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 3.7*** just after purchasing this vehicle in Feb 2006 dealer had to replace the air conditioner because it would only work at one speed. After that the transfer case and shifter had to be replaced, next the windshield began to leak molding the carpets, next the steering wheel began making loud clicking noise when making deep turns, vehicle also has severe hesitation when going up hills, now my mechanic says there is transmission fluid all under the vehicle. Have also bumped my knee against the key resulting in stalling. Worst of all only getting 12-14 mpg!!!!!!have owned Jeep in the past, very unhappy with this one.

- Bonnyman, KY, USA

problem #1

May 122006

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,678 miles
2005 Grand Cherokee ltd, 4.7 litre engine. When stopped at a light the car suddenly accelerated.

- Fairfax, VA, USA