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Problems with 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 94 203 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 846 complaints from 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

IGNITION 15 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 8 WIRING 4 STARTER ASSEMBLY 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 HORN 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

I have a jeep grand cherokee limited, 2005. the rear right door handle cracked and upon exiting of my family member, the hand simply broke off. in the past week, i have been experiencing a threatening to break of the driver's side door handle. i am the only one driving my jeep and i worry that when i have my grandchild in the vehicle and the rest break as it appears they are threatening, exiting the vehicle will be an issue. i have contacted both the dealership in my town as well as chrysler regarding this issue and i was informed that i would have to replace the door panels rather than the actual door handles. the dealerships are kicking the can down the road and this is dangerous for them as well as the customers. chrysler needs to deal with this issue before it becomes a real problem. *tr after the recall was performed, the consumer noticed the ignition cylinder physically extended out from the housing and was very difficult and awkward to engage when starting the vehicle. in addition to that, when starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers came on. the consumer stated it was not an issue prior to the recall work being done. the dealer repeatedly told the consumer the ignition switch had nothing to do with the wipers. updated 06/02/16.*jb

Tl* 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 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. 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 notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while parked, the vehicle failed to start. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and other parts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the failure mileage and vin were unknown. updated 06/29/16*lj updated 05/04/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact felt 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.

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 was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced the failure. parts distribution disconnected. updated 06/02/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform 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. the contact received a 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 time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. updated 07/27/16*lj the consumer stated the ignition failed which caused loss of power to the vehicle, which rendered the steering and brakes inoperable. also, the air bag failed to deploy during two separate occasions. updated 08/01/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed causing the contact to crash. the specifics of the crash were not available. the air bags failed to deploy. the front passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 185,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. the vehicle was able to restart. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. updated 04/06/15*lj updated 11/2/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to 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 a notification for recall 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v38000 (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.

2005 jeep grand cherokee. consumer would like further information regarding parts for vehicle regarding recall # 14v438000. *ss

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the contact received a 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 90,000.

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 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 experienced a failure. ..updated 05/19/15*bf the consumer stated the headlights turn of and on, the instrument panel lights flutter, and the dash displays various displays on and off. updated 11/10/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed were not available for an extended period of time. the dealer did not provide a specific date for 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 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 notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 03/17/15*lj updated 03/23/15.*jb

Flickering on dash board. lights go off. no power. dealer, normandin chrysler jeep dodge ram, refuses to do p41 safety recall due to unknown reason. i'm willing to pay what ever it costs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 13v175000 (power train) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform the contact of when the part would become available. 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 a notification for recall 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 experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred twice. the dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system). however, the part to do the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Ignition switch recall- received notice of recall from chrysler group llc over 5 months ago and still no resolution to problem. i keep getting told the part is not in or a permanent remedy has not be found. i have lost power on several occasions and now the power steering is gone. the vehicle is due to be inspected in february. i have been advised that due to this problem it will not pass inspection. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. 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 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 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 *bf updated 11/19/15*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform the contact of when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified 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); 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.

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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not 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 a 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 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. ma 10/22/2015 the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, while in the midst of driving. updated 01/05/16. *jb

Engine quit while own shifting on automatic transmission. went out of gear and had to pull a side without engine power. *tr

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. 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*cn updated 11/23/2015*js

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 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.

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 to schedule a recall repair within a reasonable time frame. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 8/10/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (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. updated 7/13/15*cn updated 07/16/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available for repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, all the warning lights in the instrument panel illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after the key was inserted into the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to this recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 183,000. updated 01/09/15*lj updated 06/3/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at night, the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 161,000.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not 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 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive home. 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 75,000.

While driving my car at 50 mph all the lights on the dash came on indicating that the engine had turned off. this has happened 2 more times but both those times the car was not in motion. i was sitting at a stop light. after a few seconds the car turns itself back on. i am very fearful that the car may take longer to turn itself back on and i will have loss of power steering and braking. i have notice of a p41/nhtsa 14v-438 recall but am told the fix is not yet available. due to the length of time i am requesting another vehicle to be provided until my car can be fixed as i am very fearful of a crash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000(electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost power. in addition, the steering wheel seized completely and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v438000 (electrical system) and 13v175000 (electrical system, power train); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. ma 10/23/15

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