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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 15 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 16 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 47,853 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the electrical components in the vehicle failed. In addition, the transmission gears slipped. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30. Updated 8/10/15
- Natrona Heights , PA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 6/8/15 updated 06/17/15.
- Aviston, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start and that the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Bronx, NY, USA
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer sent in an invoice.
- Swanton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available for several months. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Hickory, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light and the ABS light illuminated. Also, the contact stated that the brakes engaged independently. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 5/11/15
- West Minster, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/10/15 updated 11/23/2015
- Manassas, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle was turned off and failed to restart until after numerous attempts. The failure recurred fives times. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000...updated 05-26-15 updated 11/19/15
- Tonawanda, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Simsbury, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After coasting to a stop and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact also indicated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000(electrical system) was received in April of 2014. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 82,000.
- Long Lake , MN, USA
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Douglasville, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 5/15/15 the consumer stated the repair was completed on April 30, 2015. Updated 05/28/15
- Cypress, TX, USA
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 5/28/15 updated 7/7/2015
- Rochester, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. 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 not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Albertson, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Hartstown , PA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle exhibited the failure listed in the recall several times. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
- Southington, CT, USA
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14V-438. The consumer stated it is taking too long, to get the vehicle fixed.
- La Jose, PA, USA
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall issues. The consumer was informed there was no remedy to fix the issue.
- Blue Ridge, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the key was loose and failed to remain in position in the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,040.
- Hesperia, CA, USA
- Newmarket , AL, USA