Overview & Reviews
The Grand Cherokee is all new for 2005. Among the improvements are new four-wheel-drive systems, an independent front suspension, three excellent engine options and better ergonomics and build quality.
- Strong engine lineup, unmatched off-road ability, balanced handling, long list of advanced safety equipment, solid warranty.
- Hard plastic interior surfaces could use some padding, less cargo capacity than most midsize SUVs.
User Reviews:
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unsatisfied - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By dan - May 10 - 7:46 amThis is my fourth Jjeep and I am not impressed. Vehicle seems to handle poorly on bumpy turns at highway speeds. Also purchased vehicle with 4.7v8 and it seems under powered. Dont rest your elbow on window when auto locks engage you get pinched. A/C not up to par and windows seem to fog up too much.
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Cheap materials - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Dann - May 8 - 10:00 amChange battery twice, the 4 doors panels are made from a very cheap plastic and break easy cost to repair 4 doors almost $2000, front panels each $640 rear each $ 420, factory wont help or accept the bad quality, never will buy a Chrysler again was my first and last.
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Love to drive my Jeep Limited Hemi---- - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Kris - April 28 - 3:03 amLove that SUV. I own a BMW 330ci and 540M Sport and choose my Jeep in the morning to drive to work. I tested several SUVs and picked this one because of its handling (especially), power, looks and options for the price. Love the way it feels on the road. I travel for work quite a bit. I like the Bluetooth Technology, love the stereo. I am truly impressed with this car. Anyone looking for an SUV must test drive this one. Gas mileage stinks, "but who cares" when this vehicle is so much fun to drive.
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A dream with a hemi 5.7L - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Joretta - April 13 - 6:08 pmI still love her but the interior door handles have fallen in on the floor. I had to replace the entire driver door panel so i can get out of her. She still runs like a dream!!
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I love it! - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By erin - April 13 - 12:40 pmWhen I was looking for an SUV I was only looking at the Volvo XC90 or the BMW X5. My husband had me try the Jeep and I fell in love. I have every available option, bluetooth, Sirius radio, nav., auto dimming lights, rain sensor wipers and on and on. I have over 60K miles and have yet to have a single problem with this vehicle. I sell real estate so I am in my car all the time and taking clients around. They are always impressed with the interior and are suprised its a Jeep. We will be selling it soon because I need something bigger with two kids in carseats but I will buy a Dodge/Chrysler product again in a heartbeat.
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Awesome ride, great interior.... - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By JohnGermani - April 4 - 9:00 pmWe were looking at getting a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the massive dealer incentives but my wife fell in love with the safety features of the 2005 version (No Daimler Chrysler product introduced since 2002 has received less than 5 star crash rating). We bought one on the last day of the month and payed 1% over invoice less the $1000 Jeep cash. The dealership gave us $600 more for our trade than any other dealership would give us so I guess they cut into their holdback a little and sold it for about 1% under invoice. As for the vehilcle, it has the best ride of any of the midsized SUVs we tested (Ford Explorer, Chevy Trailblazer, 2004 JGC).
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If you want this SUV, get the 8 cylinder - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Mark Podmore - March 31 - 1:00 amI purchased this vehicle January 2005 brand new. Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 6 cylinder 2 WD. The interior leaks during heavy storms. The automatic transmission shudders (jerks) sometimes when shifting into overdrive. I had the seats coated with some type of protectant from the dealership that doesnt work. For the money (I paid slightly over $27,000 for it) you cant beat it.
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Junk that looks nice - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Tyler Cole - March 28 - 3:53 amThis is my 2nd JEEP GC Limited, and am not impressed. I had a 2003 GC Limited, and was not happy with the reliability. So I drove a Nissan for almost 3 years, and of course no problems. I decided I liked the HEMI power and looks of the new design, and assumed they would have made the reliability better, but in my case, it is worse. Starter went at 15,000 miles, 2 Stem Valve Sensors, Crankshaft Sensor, missing Radiator fluid, and now needs a new Manifold gasket at 30,000 miles. Today I traded it in on a new Toyota TRD Tacoma. I once again tried to support American cars, but I cannot afford to anymore, my time is money, and I spend most of it in the shop with a JEEP!
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Hands down the best Jeep ever - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Cheeks2380 - March 23 - 3:40 amJeep has long been the best when it came to SUVs, and the new 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is no different. With a great new look and some cool interior accents, I love it. I have the base 3.7 V6 which performs just fine for my use and provides great fuel mileage (25.6 MPG highway). I would have liked the Hemi of course, but there are some things in life that we must give up. Everyone I have talked to and showed it too comments on how nice it is. I have the Light Khaki with Khaki interior and its a great color on the Jeeps.
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Very poor quality! - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Leslie - March 22 - 5:46 amWe leased a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and not only is it a lemon but the dealership will not let us out of the lease. It breaks down all the time. Dealer cannot fix any of the problems we have had with it. Not to mention, recently, while driving down the highway, a small pebble went through the grill and hit the transmission cooler (in front of the radiator - dont be fooled, they look exactly alike), and caused transmission fluid to spray all throughout our engine and vehicle and it almost caught on fire. If a small pebble can cause this it gets you wondering about the build quality of this vehicle. I dont expect too much more from the 2006 or 2006 either.
