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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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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 54 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
| 45000 mi | new drive shaft to correct vibration at 70mph. |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
Whining noise from front end upon deacceleration and vibration at highway speeds, found bad front end gears and out of balance driveshaft (driveshaft also replace in March) Replaced both - problem solved |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Oil leaking from transmission lines. Lines replaced |
| 84700 mi US $250 |
Bad axle bushing |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front prop shaft due to u-joint failure. |
| 103000 mi US $3600 |
Complete transmission rebuild. Then after service 4wd system warning came on and transfer case will not shift into 4-low. Unknown on cause and repair needed. |
| 118000 mi US $150 |
Rear end makes a high pitched hum, thought is was axle bearings, mechanic checked and cleaned rear-diff, no damage noted to bearings, no moisture in fluid this time. Noise still present. |
| 112800 mi C $320 |
Replace left front CV axle and abs speed sensor. |
| 116900 mi C $765 |
Vibration in the driveline. Front Drive shaft had a cv joint gone and the cost of a rebuilt was just about the same as the new cv joint. |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Sensor 2 error: "transmission over temp" warning triggering limp mode even when car had only been on a short time. Turning off engine and restarting cleared warning temporarily. Entire solenoid unit replaced. Problem not fixed. |
| 125000 mi | Service was for the p41 recall (low range wouldn't engage) and ignition switch recall. |
| 59000 mi US $120 |
Transmission was reported to have bad sensor causing "transmission over temp" warning and triggering cooling fan. Entire solenoid unit needed to be replaced due to packaging. Covered under 7/70 powertrain warranty with $100 copay. |
| 81500 mi US $1900 |
Sensor in transfer case malfunctioned |
| 51000 mi US $650 |
Front drive, replaced parts. Clunked when shifted from park to reverse. Told this is a known issue with hemis due to the extra torque. Front drive assembly has been redesigned and recommended by dealer cost to replace $2800, no warranty |
| 121520 mi | oil leak detected, transmission sump replaced as leak was apparently caused by improper transmission service by shop on previous visit |
| 178126 mi R 16418 |
front prop shaft boot cover had disintegrated causing dirt ingress on joint - reconned |
| 149200 mi US $1000 |
The front drive shaft, with non-serviceable joints, had to be replaced. I had the front differential bushings replaced as the same time. |
| 180500 mi | Replaced the rear drive shaft with a used one. |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 89000 mi US $157 |
joint was leaking |
| 135500 mi | noise from rear diff. had bearings replaced transfer case motor replaced |
| 142500 mi | transfer case motor replaced |
| 150000 mi US $250 |
replaced front propshaft due to noise and worn u-joint |
| 166000 mi US $310 |
solenoid pack replaced |
| 153200 mi US $150 |
cv joint and u-joint on aftermarket propeller shaft failed. had driveline shop replace failed parts |
| 171000 mi US $500 |
rear differential bearing noise resulted in bearings in differential being replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $7 |
replaced rear axle seal at the wheel bearing |
| 172000 mi US $175 |
replaced front differential seal |
| 146620 mi $800 |
t-case shift motor failed and cause 4 low put and make transmision fail and stay neutralize |
| 66740 mi | antifreeze fluid got in the transmission over 2500$ worth of damage |
| 135000 mi US $125 |
In high Rockies vehicle would not engage into lo4wd. Dealer diagnostic indicated Low 4wd transfer motor was inoperable. Vehicle drives fine in hi 4wd declined yo have replaced as I estimated cost was 750. And. Decision needs to be made onr |
| 34000 mi | Leaking rear pinion seal rear pinion seal leak repaired |
| 39000 mi | Leaking transmission cooler line at crimped rubber hose/hard line junction. Occurred at 39K miles..called Jeep Dealer to see if covered under 7yr Power train Warranty, told no but dealer encouraged me to call Jeep for out of Warranty claim. |
| 42000 mi US $10 |
Tranny cooler lines leaking at rubber hose/crimps..common problem. Temporararily fixed by cutting off crimps and adding 3/8" hose with clamps..lasted quite awhile until trans failed at 54K miles and shopped put in new OEM lines. |
| 61800 mi | Other crimped fitting for trans cooler line started to leak at crimp joint...#2 line now with this problem |
| 46000 mi | Jeep Dealer continues to guess why "Service Electrical Drive System"/"Service ABS" warning lights on intermittently without definitive fix..just keep replacing parts and see if that cures the problem, thus far without success. |
| 54500 mi US $3400 |
Catastropic transmission failure |
| 52000 mi US $1000 |
replaced pinion bearing then u-joint/driveshaft |
| 128000 mi US $1800 |
transmission was defaulting into safe mode (3rd gear). replaced solenoid, probalem still not fixed. partial rebuild of transmission. |
| 84000 mi US $175 |
WOULD SOMETIMES START OUT IN 2ND. TOOK TO COTTMAN. SHOWED NO FAULT CODE. AS THIS WAS USED CAR I DIDN'T KNOW IF ANY TRANNY SERVICE HAD BEEN DONE. FLUSHED, NEW FILTERS, MOOPAR ADDITIVE PUT IN.SO FAR OK |
| 106000 mi US $100 |
rear yoke and seal |
| 87000 mi | Transfer case shift motor replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $135 |
Transmission coolant line leaking. |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi | noisy ring and pinion misadjusted differential bearings caused bearing failure replaced differential pinion and side bearings again. |
| 19000 mi | Vehicle leaking transmission fluid. Dealer replaced O rings and told me that they just wear out. |
| 23000 mi | Check engine light coming on almost everyday. Vehicle jumps into reverse almost 3 times a day. Dealer replaced transmission control module. Vehicle still jumping into reverse and setting check engine light after the repair. |
| 26000 mi | Check engine light stays on and vehicle is jumping into reverse every time I shift. Dealer replaces gear shifter and tells me it had a short. This seems to fix the problem. |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi US $250 |
Shift lever automanual inoperative. Removed shift lever gate and replaced with generic plastic. |
| 52640 mi C $400 |
Rear differential pinion bearing change, due to loud humming |
| 105000 mi | Transmission fluid pan leaking... |
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
Failing input speed sensor. I declined the fix. It was about $1,000 to repair an intermittent problem. I've decided to sell the vehicle to a friend. |
| 12000 mi US $250 |
Needed major transmission repair as transmission died at a traffic light. Cause was put to recall, although on the recall notice, it is not stated that a complete failure of the system could occur. |
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