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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  One big shiny let-down! - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Dessi - October 28 - 5:23 am

  My husband and I purchased this vehicle to have something safer and more dependable for our future family. We have barely owned this thing for a little over a month and it has been in the shop for its forth time now! After putting the first full tank of gas in it after purchase we got a check-engine light. Was not fixed the first time so we had to take it back in for a second and third visit. Now the lights on the dash panel flash on and off, check engine light still comes on, gauges fluctuate, and the automatic trans will not shift when driving. I am very disappointed. We are giving the dealership one more chance to make this right then we are done with it.

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  Modifications are Fun! - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By LuckyAZ - October 27 - 9:43 am

  I have the 5.7L Hemi and have added a performance chip and cold air intake. This made the Jeep awesome off-road and fun in-town. I love going on the trails, and then beating performance sedans in town.

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  Refinement and New Technology - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Tom Hiland - October 25 - 4:43 am

  This previous Jeep GC owner (1993 & 1996 models) left the fold in 2001 for a Pathfinder. Limited supply on the new 2005 Nissan led me to the new JGC Limited. What a surprise! Nothing like the Grand Cherokees of the 90s. Exterior styling is sharp, the 2005 is feature rich, the 4.7 has more than adequate power to climb the on-road hills and passes in the Colorado Rockies, steering is very responsive and the cabin is quiet. In four words "refinement and new technology" and perhaps influence from the Daimler folks have created an exciting vehicle thats nimble and fun to drive. Interior plastics, backseats and cargo capacity leave room for improvement, but the new JGC is a winner!

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  Great Jeep - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Roadrunner - September 10 - 7:56 pm

  I am on my fourth Jeep and this one is the best yet. Has most all the features you would expect from a Limited model. I got the Hemi engine and it is a reminder of the older V8s that would get you to 60 in seconds. Wonderful vehicle if you can afford to keep the tank full.

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  Wouldnt Buy One Again - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By dbs - September 4 - 7:13 pm

  Too expensive on gas. Decent SUV for the price, however, its just good for now. I only wish that I had known the gas mileage would be so poor. The pickup on the car is not great. Also has a tendency to seem as though it is not going to make it to the right gear.

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  Love my jeep but not again - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By sherry - August 30 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Jeep used only a year old. I had no problems with it till 2008. I had to replace the blend door in it ($763) of course the warranty wouldnt take care of it. Last winter i went to start it and one of the rods popped off. (WOW) and again the warranty didnt pay. Now this year right before summer, AGAIN, the blend door breaks again, another ($763). My transmission will slip once in awhile so Im sure that will be next. I have never had a car with this many BIG problems in such a short time. My gosh its only 5 years old.

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  Great so far - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By living42 - July 18 - 1:20 am

  All new style for 2005. Wife as always picked this model and color out but I said it had to have a HEMI (GUY THING). We havent even filled up the gas tank yet and judging by how quickly the gas needle sinks Im not looking forward to it. Leather seats are nice and seat heat is a favorite with me. We have had it for only a short time but I feel this was a sound investment.

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  been a good rig - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jimsjeep1 - July 1 - 5:12 pm

  I Bought this Jeep in 2005 brand new. It has been reliable and fun to drive. I drive about 35000 miles a year and this vehicle has served me well. I only took it to the dealer a few times and the rest of the time the local oil change place. It has 201,000 miles on it and I am going to trade it in for something that gets better mileage. No major problems. Maybe they run better when you run the heck out of em!

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  Cheap Jeep but Top Dollar - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Cheryl T - June 16 - 11:03 pm

  I purchased a 2005 Jeep and I find that is built well except the paint. I rate it -1 as is is very poor. My vehicles are kept in the garage and the paint still chips off and looks terrible. They are using a cheap clear coat I guess.

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  Its Got a Hemi - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Sean - May 7 - 3:46 pm

  I recently traded in my beloved Honda Accord for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. The ride is smooth and quiet but you can hear the RUMBLE when you need that HEMI power to kick in. The fuel economy stinks but I was ready for that when i was getting the 5.7 liter engine. Driving stability is phenomenal. I love the front chrome grill on my Jeep. Its got every imaginable feature such as rain sensors, auto dimming mirrors, heated front seats, 6 disc mp3 cd player, dvd player, memory seats, tire pressure monitor, back up sensor. And its size is not as monstrous as the Suburban so ... you can step on it a little without the fear of losing control. How can you not gun it if youve got a HEMI! :)