2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005

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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%)

Chart based on 208 repairs.
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 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

28000 mi Hood support failed under warranty. 
110980 mi

R 800
Boot lid felt heavier to lift, especially when temperature was low, and wouldn't stay open unsupported. Replaced gas lifts 
45000 mi loose seat belt torsioners. Seatbelt wouldn't retract. Tightened torsioners, problem corrected. 
54000 mi

US $150
hydraulic lift arms for tailgate no longer pushing tailgate up. Replaced both lift arms  
67000 mi

US $120
Tire pressure sensors leaking (2).  
98000 mi

US $20
New hood strut installed. 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

34000 mi

US $250
windshield replacement 
148000 mi

US $60
rear window lift struts replaced 
127000 mi Hood will not stay latched, keeps popping up a bit, will not fully lock in place when pushed down, pops back up as if the hood release has been pulled. 
78740 mi

A $40
both hood (front) struts failed - unable to hold hood open. ordered replacement parts and replaced the same. 
86800 mi

A $50
struts for rear window failed 
88660 mi

A $50
parts replaced 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40000 mi Hood and tailgate lift cylinder failed. Replaced struts. 
105400 mi factory REF radio - cd blocked in for some reason, stering remote control bugged, radio buttons bugged now it works again 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Other Problems

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