The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 4 recalls, the most serious being a transfer case fault that can cause the vehicle to shift into neutral and roll away, even with the transmission in Park.
A separate recall affects vehicles with the 3.7L engine and automatic transmission: water from the air conditioning evaporator drain can seep into the transmission through a gap at the fill tube seal, which can damage the transmission internally and affect how it shifts or holds gear. There is also an ignition switch concern where a heavy keychain or an accidental knee bump can knock the key out of the run position while driving, cutting power to the engine and disabling systems like power steering and airbags.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch can unintentionally slip out of the run position if your key ring is heavy or you accidentally bump the key with your knee, causing loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The transfer case controller may fail on certain four-wheel drive vehicles, causing the transfer case to shift into neutral. This can allow the vehicle to roll away even when the transmission is in PARK, risking collisions with other vehicles, objects, or people.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the final drive controller with updated software to correct the issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical failure in the transfer case may cause it to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the final drive controller software at no charge to fix the electrical issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water from the air conditioner drain tube may leak into the transmission through the fill tube grommet seal. This can cause shuddering when the torque converter engages, leading to overheating, fluid boiling, and fluid spilling into the engine compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect for leaks at the fill tube grommet seal. A new grommet seal and water deflector shield will be installed. If a leak is found, the transmission will be flushed or the torque converter replaced as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
