2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I love the versatility..The highway miles go by smootly and quickly!. Mine is a Hemi with every option except DVD which I think is a waste of money....The power is insane for a vehicle this size...The stereo is great (I work in the recording industry). But the amazing thing is the off road capabilities... Beyond the normal dirt roads is where this SUV comes into its own with Q-Drive 2...and DSC

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The interior could be better... I wish there was less hard plastic (which the 09s finally adressed.... The seats are ALMOST really good... but the manual lumbar seems a step back from the previous incarnation... The passenger seat has less controls than the previous version.....

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
I bought out the lease on this car today for cash... I couldn't find anything that could match it. Some cars like the new VW tiguan are REALLY a lot of cash for what you get...and it's half the size...and it's no off roader like the Jeep . I have been lucky .. I have the Jeep that those of you out there that have lemons wished you had... this one has never had a problem!

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
POWER - Plenty of it with the HEMI!

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical Problems, Plenty of them, hard to get some of the basic parts.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
Good power, yet fragile.

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The body style, overall handling and power.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
GERMAN TRANSMISSION!?!?! Why would you use a German Trans in an American Car...
Not MP3 ready.
Hard plastic panels.
Leather is not very durable.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
I love Jeeps, my family has been driving them for over 30 years but I am thinking I am jumping off the bandwagon... These wk's have way too many mechanical issues... Jeep should be embarrassed... They took a proud heritage and flushed it down the toilets.

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 5.7l Hemi is fantastic!

Great on and off road.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Constant electrical problems: air bag light, check engine light, spare tire pressure, memory function have all had repeated issues that the dealer can't fix.

Moldy order coming from ventilation system. Dealer hasn't been able to fix this either. On their last repair attempt the dealership managed to break a piece of plastic off the dash and for some reason cut a 1 inch square out of the carpet on the drivers side floor.

Leather on steering wheel wore through at less than 30K miles, and drivers seat has multiple cracks in the leather.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
Stylish, powerful and very capable on and off road, I'd like to say that I am a fan of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but unfortunately I am not. The constant electrical issues, poor dealer repair efforts and poor build quality have convinced me that this (my third Jeep vehicle) will be the last Jeep I ever own.

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Driver seat comfort (an improvement over past year's models); comfortable enough for travel.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Do not like the obstructed view from the grab bars in the front and the headrests in back seat.

Back seat uncomfortable.

Do something to lessen the "rocking back/forth".

Has a tendency to "dip" in the front when hitting bumps.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
On/off since brand new, the passing gear bogs down at times and doesn't give you the power to pass. Narrowly avoided wrecks from this. Dealership "can't duplicate the problem"; so it's never been resolved.

ABS brakes began squealing after a year or so (dealership always claims it's just the type of brakes they are and they don't need replaced). Yet in rain or the least bit of moisture for the past year or so, they grab, lock up and cause skidding. Over the weekend in rainy conditions, they locked up, caused me to lose control and I spun around 3 times completely on a busy highway, narrowly having/causing a bad wreck.

Bought it new and paint began coming off of front bumper during a hand car-wash after owning less than a year. Dealership refused to fix because it was "cosmetic" and I had higher than usual miles on it.

Am on my 3rd radio/cd player. CD's get stuck in them and they lose power completely at times. This 3rd one is working out so far.

Lights flicker on/off and dim/brighten on their own on the dash, radio, etc.

Have purchased new/driven only jeeps for the past 20 years, but will never buy another one. There's got to be something better out there! Dealership can never "duplicate" the problem; meaning problems never get resolved... even after paying $50 more a month extra for an "extended warranty"... what happened to JEEP? The first 2 I had were great!

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I like the interior and the exterior of the Jeep....
I like the sound system.
Driving is great. Haven't tried road trips yet...

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I'm having problems with the electrical... I constantly get the tire pressure light popping up and then turns off blinks for 10 seconds and turns off...doesn't stay on but blinks for 10 seconds and turns off even though I check the pressure it's fine. I think it's the sensor or loose wiring.
I take it back to dealership but they can't find anything wrong with the Jeep... Even my lights that tells you - you need an oil change or the speedometer and the meter where it tells you how many miles you driven - flicker on and off like it has a mind of its own... But again the dealership finds nothing wrong.
That's about it everything else. So far, it's ok/// only had this Jeep for about 3 months though..

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
This is my first vehicle and I love it... just for the minor things with electrical problems.

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The way the it drives.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No bang for the bucks put out.
Hard plastic inside could go.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
I have all kinds of transmission problems.
1. Long delay going from drive reverse.
2. Problem with fluid pumped out the filler tube.
3. Some gear broke, had to tow it to dealer.
4. Starting and putting in gear giving gas trans grabs and bangs.
5. Teeth on a shaft were broken off, told that this is a German trans built trans and it was not machined right.
6. Still have the long delay from drive to reverse dealer said this is how it is on the 2005's with the German trans. Has any one who owns a 05 Grand Cherokee had problems like this?

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
We bought it April 2008 with 27K and I have it serviced on time. I have the limited with the HEMI.
I get 20+ at 65 mph, about 18 at 75mph when in Arizona.
I will never go back to other brands. I have no problems and I did buy the additional lifetime drivetrain warranty.
I enjoy using all of the electronic features (no DVD).

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I would add a 6th gear to lower freeway rpm.
I replaced the original tires with Firestone Destination AT. These are great in snow and mud. They are fine on the Highway (30K+). Still have 1/2 tread left.
Back seat is too low for longer trips (leg fatigue).
Around town mileage is 11 mpg.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
I like to drive fast, but I still want the OFF-ROAD capability (no SRT8). Looks Great and still hauls the gear. Quadradrive II is amazing. (I got stuck easily in other brands of 4X4.) I have added 35K miles in almost 2 years of enjoyment. Best nightime feature: The LIGHTS! Lastly, the brakes are easy to modulate.

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Love the styling.
The way it drives.
Really good off roading.
Great for kayaking.
Hiking.
Camping.
Plenty of room for gear lower roof is helpful for loading kayak and other gear.
Great handling in snow and in muddy terrain.
Very stable.
Good horse power.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Hard to see when making turns - the side impact airbag right inline of vision.
Whatever material they use for seats stains way too easy - even water stains the seats but simple fix ....seat covers .....
Gas cap light keeps coming on

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
Love Jeeps. Never had a problem with them. This is my 5th one. Will def always drive Jeeps. I've had other suv's and the Grand Cherokee is the best for the type of outdoor adventures I'm into. Few of my friends have Grand Cherokees and they also have no major problems with them.

Pros: What do you like about 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It is a beautiful car. I just wish it would run as good as it looks.

Cons: How would you improve 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Please if anyone can help me. My Jeep Cherokee check engine light has come on as soon as I leave the dealership. This car has huge electrical problems from not starting to, fuses that relay the A/C to I believe transmission fuses. It is awful. I have had problems since last December and the dealership can't figure it out. I want Jeep to acknowledge this and they won't. I can't even sell it because the check engine light won't stay off longer than a day. No extended warranty, cause I didn't think I needed one. Boy was I wrong..... Jeep won't back it, the dealer won't back it, I am sure if I drive it off a cliff, the insurance wont back it..... hahah HELP

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review:
Never buy one again. I bought a new Toyota.