2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,052 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the 2,052 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle has quit running several times since we have owned it while drivingthe engine will just quit. We can move the shift lever in neutral and it will start back up, but this is still dangerous, especially when my wife is driving. It has happened to her 3 times now and happened to me 2 times in about last 5 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10649607, filed 2014-10, 58,000 miles“Recall p41 on 11/8/2015-I was driving my 05jgcl and I had a blow out in the r/f wheel causing me to bounce around and lose control of vehicle where my knee came in to contact with the igniton causing my vehicle to turn off- when trying to restart the Jeep the vehicle in front of me stopped short I then forced wheel to the right and I came into contact with a utility pole causing total loss of vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #10795313, filed 2015-11, 129,825 miles“I am 6'4 tall. The seat in the limited edition 5.7 l has insufficient travel in the vertical direction. My head rests against the ceiling under normal driving conditions unless I slouch a lot or put the seat back way back at which point I can no longer grip the steering wheel well.”
NHTSA complaint #10626136, filed 2014-08, 71,500 miles“I was on my way to work and in mid motion the cars engine power steering and brakes shut off. Luckily I was going slow enough that I was able to stop my car and restart it without any accidents. But I'm terrified the next time will I won't be so lucky.”
NHTSA complaint #10762807, filed 2015-09, 80,000 miles“The rack and pinion on my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is completely worn out and makes considerable amounts of noise when decreasing in speed. Car has 47,000 miles and before my warranty was up at 36,000 I took the vehicle in for rear end inspection and they found no problems. This is fraud, and now I have to pay $1350 to have the rack and pinion replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10231429, filed 2008-06, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018573Nov 5, 2005Cold temperature initial startup - power steering whine-like sound.
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10016019Jul 9, 2005Click-like sound on turns - possible cancel cam interference with turn signal.
- 10011935Dec 22, 2004Release clip not removed from power steering return hose clamps.
- 10011546Nov 16, 2004Whine-liking sound due to power steering pressure hose grounding.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 9 | 4% |
| 2023 | 44 | 11% |
| 2022 | 23 | 9% |
| 2021 | 102 | 25% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 4% |
| 2018 | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 16 | 5% |
| 2015 | 42 | 3% |
| 2014 | 81 | 3% |
| 2013 | 26 | 3% |
| 2012 | 100 | 6% |
| 2011 | 86 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 8% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 49 | 4% |
| 2006 | 37 | 3% |
| 2005 | 64 | 3% |
| 2004 | 73 | 6% |
| 2003 | 24 | 3% |
| 2002 | 41 | 3% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 48 | 3% |
| 1999 | 53 | 3% |
| 1998 | 40 | 4% |
| 1997 | 47 | 5% |
| 1996 | 67 | 8% |
| 1995 | 32 | 4% |
| 1994 | 38 | 6% |
| 1993 | 38 | 7% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
78 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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