Automatic Transmission problems of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

38 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2005 Grand Cherokee.

36 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2005

Two months ago there was an accident after driving about 60 mphon the interstate. The vehicle began to rev u by itself. The brakes were pushed, but the vehicle was still going too fast to stop. The vehicle has both automatic and standard, and the vehicle changed itself to standard. When car was taken to the dealership, they said they couldn't do anything. Owner was afraid to drive it but it was able to run. The owner hasn't driven it since the incident. The car was 2005 Jeep cherokee. Owner has not called daimler Chrysler.

37 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2005

Vehicle has transmission issues and began at 641 miles after purchasing brand new. Transmission hesitation, vehicle does not seem to know how to shift properly and hesitated when accelerating or pulling in to traffic. Has caused several near misses when trying to pull in to traffic, pass on the interstate or safely get out of someone's way. Vehicle has had numerous parts replaced not relation directly to this issue. Vehicle has accelerated on its own when approaching a stop light and has tried to lurch forward without my foot on from the accelerator and firmly applied to the brake. Vehicle has been in for this issue on numerous occasions and manufacturer cannot locate issue. Airbag indicator light is supposed to come on to indicate airbag system is disabled when there is not enough weight in the passenger chair. It not only does this, it comes on and stays on with or without passengers in the chair. It triggers the drivers instrument panel light to come and chime repeatedly. This has been in for repair 4 times now and cannot seem to be rectified. I expect more than this from a brand new vehicle and feel I have not been treated fairly by Chrysler when trying to address this issue.

38 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2004

From the first day took deliver of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ltd. 5. 7 lt hemi engine, first in when pressing accelerator in low rpm, then when reached 80 mph. On flat freeway (with 400 miles on the odometer), ecessive groan and noise from the engine. Same noise was not present on identically equiped test-drive vehicle. Apparent high frequency vibartion, especially in low cruising sppeds on perfectly flat pavement. Vibration strength increasing in higher rpm. Hesitant engine in low rpm and while accelerating. Apparent underpowered operation, compared to test-driven vehicle. Two Jeep dealer service technicians test drove the vehicle for 50 miles. Problem confirmed by service. First attempt, failed to fix malfunction. Adivsed to bring back for a longer stay. Second attempt - after 50 miles of operation - (vehicle stayed in dealerhip service for 4 business days) unsuccessful attempt to fix aqain. Vehicle assessed as safe to drive until daimler Chrysler advises on another solution. Currently vehicle with approx. 600 miles.




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