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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  Think Twice about Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By lagunagirl - February 14 - 12:00 pm

  I am on my second Jeep Grand Cherokee now and will not purchase another. My first Jeep, a 2001 needed constant brake replacement and the transmission and transfer case both broke down. My 2005 Jeep currently has 37,500 miles and the mounts on the transfer case/transmission went out while I was driving and I was stranded at a busy intersection. Now, even though I have an extended warranty...Chrysler may not cover it. They also make you service the differentials every 12,000 miles at $300 each time...no other car company I called required this. The brakes on this car have also been replaced 3 times. I am done with Jeep.

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  Transmission problems - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By larsT - January 7 - 6:10 am

  Purchased new 2005 Laredo 4X4 and within a week it was back at the dealers. It has been back twice for a total of 20 days for repair. They told me the first time that the transmission was flooded with water. The air conditioner condenser is right above the tranny dipstick, and it drains into it. What a poor design! Never buy a Chrysler product. Not once has anyone from Chrysler Jeep contacted me to apologize for the trouble and inconvenience and hardship that this is causing.

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  Rough Start - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By A.Park - May 28 - 2:56 pm

  This car was bought new in 05. The first week I saw that rain water would leak into my interior through a hole in the pillar to the left of the windshield. We took it in and got it fixed, stopped the leaking. A few months later the first transmission problem occurred, slipping and then losing power after third gear. We got it fixed and it happened two more times throughout the next year or so. Almost right after I passed the 30k miles, one of my interior LEDs behind the instrument panel died. Now I am not having any problems, except I am bugged that any small splash of water on the seats (cloth) will leave a nasty white stain. But being my car, Ive grown fond of her.

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  The Worst Vehicle... - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By stressedowner - May 7 - 10:00 am

  As others have stated, this is the worst vehicle I have owned. This past Sunday, it went to the dealership on a tow truck for the 6th time in the past year (yes, 6th time). The first 5 times were because it would not start - as in completely dead! The battery was replaced 3 of the 5 times. This last time was for the transmission. According to the dealership, the filter cracked and the transmission needs to be rebuilt. They are waiting for a part to come in. Lucky for me, it has all been covered under warranty. I am, however, now afraid to drive it anywhere but local for fear of it failing again and leaving me severely stranded!!!

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  Hate the Electronic Transmission - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By txgamn - March 28 - 10:23 pm

  Ive had this vehicle in two times because of the the transmission and Ive only had it 7 months. It seems they place the A/C on top to the transmission and when the A/C starts condensing, it drips onto the transmission. If the transmission has not been sealed properly, the vehicle will be sluggish at times. I am afraid of this vehicle and that one day it may bog down too much and just stop when I am trying to merge on to the highway.

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  Too many problems - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Matt - February 4 - 1:43 am

  With 19000 miles on this Jeep I can honestly say that we made a mistake in purchasing it. Its been in the shop twice for transmission problems (one nearly leaving my wife and child stranded), the steering column began coming apart inside and making a horrible cracking sound, theres a persistent leak in the passenger side "A" pillar the dealer cant find, the tire monitoring system says the tires are always low even when their not so its useless to us, and we got 16 MPG on an all highway 1100 mile trip recently. Chrysler says the 4.7 gets 20 HWY? This is my second (and last) Grand and definitely my last Chrysler product. As soon as its out of the shop its sold.

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  major headache and dangerous vehicle - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By lilxbull - January 7 - 7:30 am

  I thought i loved my jeep. After the first 2000 miles, while being transitioned from neutral to drive at the car wash, the vehicle instantaneously accelerated on its own causing a 3 car pile up in the exit ramp of a car wash injuring one of te attendants. Whats almost worse is the fact hat i cant go anywhere without worrying whether or not my car will let itself out of park. Ive had the console gear shifter replaced 3 times while under warranty, and again now for the 4th time. @ $700 for the repaint that seemingly never lasts longer than 10 months, i hate the car and would rather walk than own another jeep again.

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  Not good - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By abdixon - January 5 - 10:13 pm

  I loved this Jeep when I first bought it 11-06. 12-23-06 I was on my way out of town for Christmas when the transmission went out 100 mi from home with no warning. 1 yr 3 mo later the trans is going out again. Keeps slipping out of gear and sticking in 2nd. There was another Jeep (an 07) at the same shop, same day, with the same problem and the mechanics said theyre seeing this a lot. Apparently the problem is the ZF trans. Its also used in other vehicles and some of them are having problems. Jeep looks good but isnt dependable. I guess some people are having good luck with theirs but many others are not. If you Google Jeep transmission problems youll find a lot of information.

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  J:ust E:mpty E:very P:ocket - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By NO MORE JEEPS FOR ME - December 31 - 5:36 am

  I drove this off the lot as happy as can be. I loved every aspect, heated leather, 4 wheel drive, Sunroof, DVD system, etc. I was thrilled during my first year of ownership (I purchased the Jeep with 40K miles). The second year of ownership has been nothing but problems. I have had constant problems with all electrical components (dash lights, A/C, etc). The Jeep turns off unexpectedly... I have had multiple Certified Chrysler dealers look at the problem and nobody has found a fix. The issues arent constant; they come and go... very annoying. I will not purchase a Jeep again.

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  Bad News Jeep - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jim Frye - October 15 - 2:23 pm

  Dealerships fail to stand behind this very marginal vehicle. Although very nice looking even with an extended warranty (dont waste your money), you will pay, pay, pay. Small things like the transmission will keep you in the repair shop until you go broke.