The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,046,623 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2,733 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling…
Consequence
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the…
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional…
Consequence
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
POWER TRAIN05V3960002005-09-14101,925 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence
IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
879
15crashes5fires16injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
221
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
163
10crashes5fires3injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
136
5crashes1fires5injuries
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
135
1crashes6injuries
ENGINE
134
4crashes10fires5injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
134
4crashes1fires6injuries
AIR BAGS
85
23crashes22injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
85
23crashes1fires19injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
71
5crashes3fires4injuries
Total complaints2,733
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). While placing the key in the ignition, it was extremely tight. The driver thought the key could possibly break. The…”
“The contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). While placing the key in the ignition, it was extremely tight. The driver thought the key could possibly break. The…”
“The contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 mph, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, including three times while…”
“The contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 mph, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, including three times while…”
“The contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35–40 mph, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, including three times while…”
“Lights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working, and the check engine light was flashing. My safety was put at risk because I could not let people know when I was turning. I took it to the dealer, and they said there were too many codes, but none…”
“Lights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working, and the check engine light was flashing. My safety was put at risk because I could not let people know when I was turning. I took it to the dealer, and they said there were too many codes, but none…”
“Lights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working, and the check engine light was flashing. My safety was put at risk because I could not let people know when I was turning. I took it to the dealer, and they said there were too many codes, but none…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE14017 Opened 2014-06-16 · closed 2014-12-23
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an…
InvestigationPE14017 Opened 2014-06-16 · closed 2014-12-23
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an…
InvestigationPE14017 Opened 2014-06-16 · closed 2014-12-23
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of
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