Ignition Switch problems of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 1

All the electrical stuff on my car flashes on and off or will just go completely blank for awhile while I'm driving this includes speedometer and all my lights and windshield wipers which is very much needed to drive safely it appears that the car shuts off but it continues to run and I've done research and it is my ignition switch I saw that there was a recall on it already and I called and they told me they wouldn't fix it I'm not sure how all of this works so I'm writing you guys for help. When it had first happened I was going about 60 mph down the highway in the rain in washington state I feel very unsafe in this vehicle now I can't take the chance of being on the freeway and this happening again in the rain the speedometer wasn't so scary but when your windshield wipers go out while it's raining and you're driving on the highway it's pretty scary and very unsafe for everyone. The video I have is another day it still continues to happen it was too risky to try and take videos of it the first time. So I guess I can't upload videos on here the picture it looks like I could be parked but I do have a video that I can send in to you guys if you provide me with an email.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (DE cozen Chrysler/Jeep in verona, NJ) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000(electrical system) and the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.

While driving my Jeep randomly shifts into neutral so I need to pull off the road and put into park then back into gear, and I just got a recall notice for the ignition switch.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not start when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that there was an ignition switch recall on the vehicle that had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch safety recall. The consumer stated the while attempting to make a left turn the steering and brakes failed. The vehicle went off the road and about 15 feet nose first into a gully. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated a recall was later released that appeared to have been related to the failures. The manufacturer advised the failure was not related to the recall.

(my state, zip code & tele no. Are wrong as I'm in the uk) on several occasions the engine dies in motion, on a motorway, street, main road etc. Instrument panel lights go off, loss of power steering & so far I've managed to pull over but was nearly hit by another vehicle yesterday hence this complaint. This problem is extremely dangerous & could quite easily lead to a serious accident. When my local Jeep fixed recalls I asked about the ignition switch problem that I've read about on the internet, asking if they had replaced it and they told me that they had reprogrammed the system so should be okay. Well, the issue is still very much alive and far from okay.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was stationary, the ignition switch malfunctioned. The contact could not shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 125,000.

I made an appointment at paulding Chrysler Jeep Dodge in dallas, GA on 5-17-16. This appointment was scheduled one week prior to 5-17-16 to replace the ignition switch (p41) and to update a computer system (p73). I was told that the ignition switch was in stock. I brought my vehicle in for the repair at 0830 on 5-17-16. I received a phone call @ 1300 from one of the service managers (nate) telling me that the part was not in stock to replace the ignition switch and I would have to bring it back in when the part was available. When I picked up my vehicle that afternoon I was told that the dealership would contact me and reschedule an appointment for the replacement of the ignition switch. Since then, I have not heard anything from the dealership and my vehicle has lost power 3 times after I picked up my vehicle. I was backing out of my driveway when the vehicle lost power the first time and twice sitting at a red light. I need this resolved right away. I am a home health rn and I drive all day seeing patients.

Exterior headlights and interior dash lights flicker on and off speratically. This happens while driving, stopped and even when parked. I have to toggle the light switch on and off to try and stop the flicker or even to get the lights to come back on because sometimes the lights stay off even when the switch is in the on position. This is extremely scary when driving at night and I'm sure it irritates the heck out of anyone who see's my lights flickering. They think I'm signaling them for some reason. Really need a fix for this ASAP. Hope daimler/chrsler isn't waiting for death/accident toll before they fix this issue. I have already had the ignition switch replaced per the recent recall and the problem with the lights persists.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving his knee hit the ignition switch which caused the vehicle to lose power. The vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The driver's side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph without warning the instrument panel lost power and the cruise control failed to function as designed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect. Ah.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The VIN was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) after the vehicle was retrieved, the key was difficult to move in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Ak.

Ignition switch p41/NHTSA 14v-438 recall Jeep will not repair or correct the recalled problem.

Ignition switch loose and can turn vehicle off without warning. Recall notice p41/NHTSA 14v-438 sent to me about 4 months ago and was told be dealership that Chrysler has no parts to repair. Just received another recall notice of same and dealership again stated they have no parts to repair this safety recall.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. The consumer stated the parts were not available.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice 14v-438. The consumer stated more than a year has passed without a follow-up from Chrysler, as to when the parts would be available.

I am still waiting for Chrysler to preform the p41 recall work on my car. Chrysler was found criminally liable for this switch. The recall has been in place since July 2014. I get notices that the part is not available. So far three notices over the past year saying that they don't have a new switch available. Really??? it takes one year to design, manufacturer, and transport an ignition switch, does no one work in detroit. I have had the car not start because of the switch, and when I crank again it starts. I took to dealer for this problem in 2008. I was told that this was normal, the car's computer was re-setting so that I can start. Dealer has gone bankrupt since and closed. I am tired of excuses from Chrysler. When will they do their job and fix this problem. I want this done because my family rides in this car everyday. I am also concerned about the gas tank, because car has been rear-ended three times.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph and taking a turn the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle shutdown and restarted itself without prompting from the driver. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the failure was attributed to a failure of the ignition switch. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Ah.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the steering wheel started to shake and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road by down shifting. The contact with the help of a police officer drove the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the ignition switch failure. The contact also stated receiving a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired because the part needed was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. Bp.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated on three separate occasions, the vehicle stalled while driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled as the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Ss.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled and the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The part for NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,800.

I was driving at about 50mph at night when all electrical cut off including my headlights I was traveling in the darkness at that speed hardly able to see thanks to a car behind me and pulled off the road. Jeep has been stalling way too much as well as cranking for 3 seconds and running and then cutting off instantly the only way I can fix these problems is unhook battery every time and within maybe minutes it may occur again. . . . . This is all directly connected with the p41 recall ignition switch issues on these Jeeps that I was sent notice almost a year ago. What's the hold up on these parts!? let's get moving. . . . This is my only vehicle and I no longer feel safe driving or feel reliable about getting from point a to b. I've spent so much money on this vehicle so far because of these type issues. Here is a link to one of the problems occuring with my Jeep. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While at a complete stop, the instrument panel became inoperable for a few seconds. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who detected a trouble code related to the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Chrysler issued a recall for my Jeep in 2014 for a faulty ignition switch. This defect could result in a motor vehicle accident or cause serious injury to the driver and occupants. I have tried since October 2014 to have this recall addressed to no avail. At all time I have been told the ignition part is not available. On April 30, 2015 I filed a complaint with NHTSA detailing the above recall information. I was issued complaint ;number 10713710 and told a letter would be arriving within two weeks from NHTSA. The letter never arrived. I visited my dealership earlier this month (July) and inquired about the ignition switch. I was told that the plant that was manufacturing the switch had burned down. What is the correct answer and reason for this delay. Is it Chrysler does not want to make the repairs? why hasn't NHTSA forced this issue with Chrysler?.

A recall notice was issued in December concerning ignition switch. To date, there is no part available per darcars dealeership. The car when it hits a small bump, all lights in the monitor goes on and out. . And the vehicle lights (front) goes off making driving during nightime dangerous. Id recall @ 74647 -July 19, 2009 (suspension); #105229 - July 21 2114 (system ignition switch; # 61947- sept 14 2005 (power train automatic transmission); #96406, may 7, 2013;(power train transfer case) #832232, April 7, 2009 and #96497, may 7, 2013 (electrical system have not been fixed. I am the only owner of this car and ever shince purchase service and repair to it was made by darcars dealership in upper marlboro, MD. No one has serviced this vehicle except darcars of upper marlboro.

The Jeep instrument cluster went dark and non operational as well as the power steering not working. Turn signals were not working as well. Driving 45 mph and this happens in a turn in the road almost causing a major wreck due to the power steering and turn signals not working. There are multiple complaints about this issue happening and the consumer having the ignition switch replaced to solve the problem. This issue is a major safety issue yet Chrysler issued a recall that does not have a fix. We were told by Chrysler that it is safe to drive the Jeep with the issues. However we do not feel safe in this automobile. If we knew this was going to be happening we would not have purchased the Jeep.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, he bumped the ignition switch. As a result, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. Ss.

Re; ignition switch recall what good is a recall if they never get the parts? how long do we wait for them to get replacement parts?.

Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. The consumer experienced loss of engine power when crossing intersections on several occasions due to the defect Chrysler described in the recall. However, the parts were not available. The consumer referenced recall # 14v438000.

Recall p 51 - faulty ignition switch. . . Reported to owners, September 2014. . . Jeep has not provided a fix and do not have any idea when it will be available. . . I called Jeep the customer service number on the recall notice and the voice system puts you on hold forever (I finally hung up after 1 hour). . . It's obvious that Jeep doesn't want to fix this problem. . . You need to make them do it. . . Thanks. . . Doug chozianin.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer sent in an invoice.

Waiting for ignition switch swap-out!.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start and that the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.