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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J8HR58245C••••••2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
That is about average for the 2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE — 9 complaints per build across 205 builds.
11on this build
1749on the model
205builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 7Power Train 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJul 2016
All of our interior door handles have cracked and the drivers side no longer works. Each is cracking in the same way leading me to believe it is an engineering problem not just a regular use problem. We can no longer get in or out of the vehicle from the drivers positiion
Electrical SystemOct 2015
2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated the parts were not available
Unknown Or OtherApr 2015
I received an important safety recall notice p41/NHTSA 14V-438 in sept. 2014. As of april 17, more than six months later, chrysler has not remedied this defect. I am concerned that this is not important to them
Power TrainJan 2006
2005 grand cherokee shut off, locking in third gear. *ts the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasion for this problem but they have been unable to duplicate the problem. The check engine light illuminated when driving and the transmission would not shift out of…
Electrical SystemJun 2015
The contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 51 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J8HR58245C551350 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.