One problem related to vehicle overheat has 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was idling, it overheated. Additionally, while driving at unknown speeds, the temperature gauge increased to hot and the vehicle overheated and failed to start. Also, there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle and smoke appeared from underneath the hood. The "transmission overheating" message was also displayed. The contact called piedmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge (4015 clemson blvd, anderson, SC 29621, (864) 260-5750) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v396000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 247,000.