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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of all 2,051 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
43
2% of 2,051
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2005, latest Jul 10, 2020.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2005Jun 2006Jun 2008Aug 2009Aug 2012Nov 2014Mar 2019
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Jul 2020; peak Aug 2006 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200543 (2%)
  2. 200623 (2%)
  3. 200737 (3%)
  4. 200831 (4%)
  5. 200917 (12%)
  6. 201010 (8%)
  7. 201144 (3%)
  8. 201252 (3%)
  9. 201326 (3%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201531 (2%)
  12. 201610 (3%)
  13. 201714 (4%)
  14. 201825 (3%)
  15. 201912 (3%)
  16. 202010 (4%)
  17. 202135 (9%)
  18. 202223 (9%)
  19. 202364 (17%)
  20. 20247 (3%)
  21. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most suspension complaints (70), compared with 43 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.