Problems with 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tla* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of 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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/09/15*lj, updated 3/19/18*jb consumer stated safety recall causes loss of power to engine. updated 05/15/18*jb *jb

Recall p41/nhtsa 14v-43b parts are not available from dealer. it has been over a year since recall was issued. shouldn't they be fixing these by now? we have taken the measures to reduce risk described in recall notice. it just seems that they should be fixing the problem by now. thank you for the opportunity to comment. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after multiple attempts. in addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at 15 mph and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and restarted independently without prompt from the driver. the contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

This issue is well-documented online. my 2005 jeep grand cherokee's steering column horn circuitry fails in the engaged position, causing the vehicle's horn to sound without driver intent. this is a safety hazard that can distract other drivers or cause them drivers to take unnecessary evasive action.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while attempting to turn the ignition to the on position, the ignition failed to start. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v396000 (power train). 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 failure mileage was approximately 87,000. ...updated 01/20/16 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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 150,000. updated 1/19/16 ln *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 35 mph, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped after making a left turn. in addition, the power steering and brakes failed. the contact received a recall notification; 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 failure mileage was 122,900. updated 11/23/15*lj the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition switch, after she had already paid to have it replaced. updated 12/28/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact also stated that various warning indicators on the instrument panel flickered and the vehicle hesitated and stalled numerous times. the contact had to make several attempts to restart the vehicle. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) but was informed by the dealer that the part was not available. the contact also called two dealers months later and the part was still not available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel shook and the vehicle stalled. the contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road by downshifting. the contact, with the help of a police officer, drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired because the part needed was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. the contact stated that the vehicle would start after several attempts. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle but the diagnosis was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The passenger seat heater went up in flames. the car was closed up so thankfully the fire went out on its own. there is a lot of fire damage. the whole front cabin is melted or charred.

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 not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was unavailable. updated 02/05/16*lj the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced on december 23, 2015. updated 03/01/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the alternator warning indicator 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 notified of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 148,500. parts distribution disconnect. updated 03/18/16*lj updated 03/30/16.*jb

2005 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated on three separate occasions, the vehicle stalled while driving. *jb

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 experienced a failure related to the recall but no details were available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled after the contact's knee encountered the ignition key. the contact received a recall notification for 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 129,000.

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 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 issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving on the freeway at night my headlights started blinking on and off at a very fast pace. i could not get them to stop blinking. i was able to put my bright lights on and it stopped. this has happed many times over the past month. the cars in front of me think i am trying to make them pull over and let me by. this week my headlights came on during the daytime and they were in the off position. i never had them on. i am afraid to drive at night with this condition. my headlights come on when i use my key remote to unlock my doors. it is not set to do this and we can not get it to stop. when i turn the car off and back on again this will reset the headlights from blinking but they always start again while i am driving. i can not find anybody that knows what the problem is.

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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred twice. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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 68,000...updated 12/10/15 *bf updated 01/28/16. *jb

Letter from senator king on behalf of constituent re safety recall 2005 jeep grand cherokee. *smd recall # 14v438000. *jb

2005 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice 14v-438. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled several times. *jb

2005 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall. *smd the consumer stated the engine was replaced at a cost of $6,000. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,200. updated 09/18/15*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning and caused the vehicle to go off the road and flip over three times. the air bags did not deploy. the driver suffered from cuts on both of his legs that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was declared destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 123,000. ma 10/5 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. when the vehicle was being driven at lower speeds, it would stall without warning. the vehicle would have to be restarted in order to operate normally. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while approaching a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but it took a longer distance to stop the vehicle. the service brake system and service four wheel drive was displayed across the message board. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of 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 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000(electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. 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. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the failure occurred intermittently. 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 not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle shut of and the power steering and power brakes failed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the recall parts not being available. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 172,000.

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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

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 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 issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted. 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 the 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 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. 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 not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. update 01/13/16 ma mechanic consumer took it to did a tempory fix. still needs parts over 2 years. updated 05/22/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at 10 mph, all electrical functions failed to work properly. the vehicle regained normal operation only after the vehicle was restarted. 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 failure. the failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact also stated that the driver side air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated on several occasions. 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 approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled and the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the part for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into third gear. as a result, the rpm gauge and speedometer increased abnormally. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and restarted; however, the failure recurred. prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). the vehicle was returned to dealer and they attempted to reflash the final drive controller again; however, the failure recurred more severely. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000. updated 06/14/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep 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.

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 repair the vehicle 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.

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 vin was unavailable. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. in addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 47,000. updated 05/18/16*lj the consumer stated the failure was not due to a failure of the ignition recall that was performed by the dealer. after extensive diagnostics, it was determined the power failure was due to non-related maintenance issues. the consumer requested to have his complaint withdrawn. updated 07/07/16

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician could not locate the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.