2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 4%of 2,052 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 2,052 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While returning to my home in nj from a trip to fl, I heard a loud thump from the rear passenger side of the car followed by a noticeable change in exhaust note. I pulled into a gas station a few miles away and inspected the vehicle. The rear portion of the exhaust was missing, from what appeared to be separation due to corrosion. The rear bumper melted at the point above where the exhaust tip extends. Of course, warranty coverage for this part expired at 8 yrs/80k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10706313, filed 2015-04, 92,620 miles“My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee keeps stalling while driving! The dealerships do not seem to know how to fix it. It has happened 5 times in the past 6 months. There is no steering when this happens and cars behind me had to slam on brakes to avoid hitting me! If you search the Jeep blogs, you will see this is happening to everyone! Please help. This is not safe and is putting my life and my child's life in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10296106, filed 2009-12, 69,000 miles“During stop-and-go driving, slowing to a stop, stopped at red light or stop sign, my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/4.7l v8 stalls out, engine dies. I put my hazard flashers on and place the gear shift to park. Restart the car and it starts up right away. Check engine light is not on. Mechanics cannot find problem. No reading on the code reader (DTC). This happens every day, several times a day for the past month. This is a serious problem that I understand many Jeep owners are experiencing like me. Please help us resolve this problem. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10691092, filed 2015-02, 157,000 miles“My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, purchased may 12, has encountered numerous problems with power. The car shuts off while driving in any condition, and has done so at least 10 times. My concern is that somebody behind me will plow into me when my car shuts off on a highway, which almost happened last week. The dealership does not know how to correct this problem, and I would like to formally file a complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10164855, filed 2006-08, 23,950 miles“Sometimes when I drive the engine feels like it stalls out and my RPM's don't move, all the boxes around prnd light up and the check engine light comes on. I have to pull over and put the car in park or sometimes I have to turn it off. Once this is done the car continues to drive like nothing happened but the check engine light will stay on for a day. Sometimes it happens on the highway which is very scary to just drop speed down to 40. I have read many blogs about this issue. It happens at random times.”
NHTSA complaint #10453328, filed 2012-03, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
- 10024083Jan 8, 2008Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components.
- 10023403Oct 2, 20073.0l diesel oil filter cap service.
- 10023165Sep 25, 2007Engine cranks but will not start and applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.0l diesel engine.
- 10023131Sep 13, 2007This bulletin involves the replacement of mechanical clips for the intake manifold runner swirl valve linkage.
- 10016918Feb 21, 2006Hydraulic radiator cooling fan system diagnostic check chart aid.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 23 | 2% |
| 2014 | 45 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 39 | 5% |
| 2007 | 77 | 7% |
| 2006 | 53 | 4% |
| 2005 | 78 | 4% |
| 2004 | 55 | 4% |
| 2003 | 42 | 6% |
| 2002 | 146 | 10% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 178 | 12% |
| 1999 | 121 | 7% |
| 1998 | 69 | 7% |
| 1997 | 81 | 8% |
| 1996 | 88 | 10% |
| 1995 | 70 | 10% |
| 1994 | 75 | 13% |
| 1993 | 46 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
928 complaintsBody and structure
405 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
253 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
163 complaintsOther or unknown
137 complaintsEngine
134 complaintsBrakes
96 complaintsAir bags
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsExterior lighting
60 complaintsFuel system
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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