2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 946 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 46% of all 2,051 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 16 crashes, 5 fires, and 16 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,600 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 946
- 46% of 2,051
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Median mileage
- 90,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 16, 2004, latest Jan 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 14V438000Jul 21, 2014Electrical System649,353 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:switch
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 certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: 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 risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 13V175000May 7, 2013Electrical System295,345 vehicles
Electrical system
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 shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 946 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 46% of all complaints for this model year, including 16 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,600 miles.
- Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most electrical complaints (946), compared with 946 for the 2005.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee concern the electrical: 14V438000 and 13V175000.