2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 186.60 in length and 67.70 in height. Made in United States, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 32,580 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 20.50 gallon. The engine is 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V and uses 14 - 15 of gasoline in the city and 14 - 15 on highways.

Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee
Trims Available: 6
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $32,580 USD
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 21 HWY
Tires: 245/65R17
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 Trims

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rocky Mountain Edition 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rocky Mountain Edition 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 17 City / 20 - 22 HWY

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 05V396000 started on /Date(1126670400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 09E039000 started on /Date(1245384000000-0400)/.

Summary: ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

Recall 13V175000 started on /Date(1367899200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

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.

Recall 14V438000 started on /Date(1405915200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

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 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.

FAQ

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is made in United States between 1993 to 2022.

The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

If you consider used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 14 - 15 miles, which is lower then 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is lower than $17,235.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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$26,255 - $34,470
14 - 15 City / 19 - 20 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
5.7L V8 OHV 16V

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14 - 15 City / 19 - 20 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
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14 - 15 City / 19 - 20 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
5.7L V8 OHV 16V

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