2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 405about this part
- Share
- 20%of 2,052 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 405 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 20% of the 2,052 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 7 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.
“Door handle on 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo seems to be ready to break on driver door. I can see a sort of pin cracking through the door itself. This is a safety issue that needs to be fixed immediately. Notified Jeep dealer in concord, nc and I was told that I would have to buy a new door panel assembly to fix this as it is not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10564800, filed 2014-02, 113,000 miles“When opening the passenger side door I noticed it was cracking. I just purchased the car used and found that all 4 door have the same issue though the back doors are far worse. This needs to be repaired asap. And Jeep will not cover the cost for repair as it's not on their recall list. It can result in injury if there is an emergency and the passengers cannot open the doors”
NHTSA complaint #10748587, filed 2015-08, 113,000 miles“We have purchased a used 2005 Jeep with 2 broken door handles. Searching the internet shows that this is a common problem with these jeeps. This is truly a safety hazard seeing as no one could escape this vehicle should there be an accident. Since this is a problem many seem to have, I feel Jeep needs to step up and repair this very serious issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10520071, filed 2013-06, 108,000 miles“When opening up the right rear passenger door, the door latch broke off in my daughters hand. No force able opening had been done, this was in a parked position stopped in a parking lot stall. I do not allow any passengers on this side for fear of not being able to get out in case of an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10852851, filed 2016-04, 107,259 miles“3 out of the 4 interior door handles in my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited have severely cracked and are even missing parts of the panel. During my research online I have found that I am no where near the only one having this issue with these models and it appears to be a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10895757, filed 2016-08, 73,483 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10015061Apr 22, 2005Squeak-like sound when outside door handle is used/pulled.
- 10011933Dec 20, 2004Structural dust cover bolt may contact oil pan.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 31 | 2% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 119 | 9% |
| 2005 | 405 | 20% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 2% |
| 1998 | 68 | 7% |
| 1997 | 61 | 6% |
| 1996 | 85 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
928 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology