2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 64 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 55 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the power steering failed. The power steering failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into a metal guardrail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and hand, which required medical attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel completely seized and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 938 complaints
- Body & structure 413 complaints
- Engine 208 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 175 complaints
- Latches & locks 163 complaints
- Brakes 97 complaints
- Air bags 95 complaints
- Cruise control 88 complaints