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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 208 repairs.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
325-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
The starter had to be replaced; but it failed once again and it was repaired without cost for the second time. |
| 62000 mi US $60 |
AC Recharge |
| 66000 mi US $500 |
Starter failed. Replaced by dealer. |
| 72000 mi US $1300 |
Evaporator had leak. The dealer replaced the part, which involved removing and reinstalling the entire dash board, which was their explanation for the high price of the repair. |
| 81500 mi US $1900 |
Replaced starter |
| 49300 mi US $563 |
When turning the key there would be a click and the starter would not turn. The problem was intermittent but got worse over time. |
| 62500 mi | Horn has started honking randomly. Internet indicates this is an known issue. Disabled it for now. Will eventually take it to the dealer for repairs. |
| 128000 mi US $200 |
Car would not start sometimes. Replaced battery |
| 118300 mi C $350 |
Replaced alternator |
| 126680 mi C $170 |
Vehicle would not start randomly. They checked alternator, starter, and other and could not reproduce the problem. |
| 89000 mi US $400 |
Starter motor went out. Repaired and replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $75 |
Replaced leaking expansion valve and recharged AC system |
| 186620 mi R 5000 |
As the battery kept running down even when the vehicle was standing over the weekend, an exhaustive search for the culprit was attempted. It turned out to be the aftermarket radio head unit which had a very high standby current draw. It was connected to the ignition to only work when the vehicle is switched on |
| 28000 mi | Occupant classification module in the front airbag system required recalibration to extinguish the airbag light on the dashboard. |
| 45000 mi | Dead battery after leaving accessory switch on for 20 mins while hooking up a trailer. They checked everything and could not find any issues, battery charged fine. I suspect an alternator problem or a bad ground, but it hasn't occurred again. |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
Brought it in in March to another dealer for dead battery - dealer couldn't replicate. New dealer in Sept checked it out and found bad starter. Replaced starter, problem fixed. |
| 54000 mi US $300 |
CD/DVD would not read discs. Nav disc also did not read and reported error. Radio replaced, new nav disc ordered and installed |
| 80300 mi US $100 |
Interior heating thermostat not operating. Either all hot or all cold. Flashed PC and fixed issue. |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
Brake light bulb |
| 67000 mi US $100 |
Air bag connector bad. Replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Starter died |
| 53048 mi US $145 |
Replaced a/c compressor that had failed. The rubber connecting the a/c clutch to the compressor shaft separated and the clutch coil shorted. Replaced alternator |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 169900 mi US $50 |
rear hatch lock activator broke. |
| 46000 mi | "Service 4 wheel drive system, and Electical Brake System" Lights came on. Shutting off vehicle and turning back on reset everything back to normal. |
| 127000 mi | Grinding / clicking noise in dash caused by failing relay. Will cost around $650 just in labor to remove and replace dash, plus approx $300 part. So, $1000 to fix a noise in the dash. |
| 74060 mi A $800 |
Passenger side window stuck in open position, took to dealer - asked 800A$ for motor, but they manually closed window. |
| 75020 mi A $800 |
Window regulator on front driver door failed - stuck in open position. |
| 78740 mi A $70 |
received spare parts and installed the same. |
| 86800 mi A $50 |
Both front windows regulators failed in week of each other |
| 87420 mi A $240 |
received and replaced window regulators on driver and passenger side |
| 119000 mi US $50 |
third brake light short in unit. sealed fix |
| 139800 mi US $200 |
Car not cooling properly |
| 20800 mi | All dash board idiot lights come on at random times.Speedometer and tachometer drop to 0 and headlights turn off if they're on. Message center reads to have electric brakes serviced. The Jeep runs OK, does not stall and everything else functions when this The dash board "idiot" lights come on and off repeatedly for a few minutes then all is normal. The speedometer and tachometer also drop to 0 when this happens. The car continues to run normally other than this. The dealer replaced the gauge cluster but it |
| 48500 mi US $120 |
Starter went bad with just over 49,000 miles on it. Changed starter and all is OK. |
| 105500 mi | Original jeep key was not recognized by the module. |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 122000 mi US $242 |
Tire sensors for air pressure |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $100 |
Starter failure. Vehicle started, I drove to store 2 miles away, went inside, came out, and... nothing. |
| 4000 mi US $50 |
Battery died, said an issue with alternator. |
| 37000 mi US $300 |
needed new lights for climate system gauge |
| 111600 mi $150 |
AC radiator replacement |
| 20000 mi | Failed head unit. Replaced HVAC in dash control. |
| 40000 mi | Adjustable pedal motor inoperative. No repairs made. Rear hatch glass opening switch on tailgate inoperative. No repairs made. |
| 85000 mi | Remote key fob lock button failure. No repairs made. |
| 83000 mi | Airbag light on. No repairs made. |
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