Model year
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 2,051 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (879), STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR (221), POWER TRAIN (163). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,447 complaints
- 2001 883 complaints
- 2002 1,476 complaints
- 2003 762 complaints
- 2004 1,295 complaints
- 2005 2,051 complaints
- 2006 1,280 complaints
- 2007 1,109 complaints
- 2008 734 complaints
- 2009 138 complaints
- 2010 118 complaints
- 2011 1,641 complaints
- 2012 1,644 complaints
- 2013 805 complaints
- 2014 2,383 complaints
- 2015 1,367 complaints
- 2016 311 complaints
- 2017 364 complaints
- 2018 855 complaints
- 2019 370 complaints
- 2020 241 complaints
- 2021 409 complaints
- 2022 265 complaints
- 2023 402 complaints
- 2024 249 complaints
- 2025 80 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
14V438000 · Jul 21, 2014
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…
13V175000 · May 7, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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…
05V396000 · Sep 14, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Complaints
2,051 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 82, fire flag on 24, injury field 74, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE14017 | Air Bag Non-deployment · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | Jun 16, 2014 | Dec 23, 2014 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 3.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.