2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (13% of reports).
- 64steering complaints
- 93,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 8 of 64 complaints (13%)
- Steering wheel seized: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 44 | 11% | 23,000 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 9% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 25% | 19,146 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 5% | 13,100 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 4% | 18,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 2% | 14,000 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 5% | 33,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 5% | 20,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 81 | 3% | 43,000 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 26 | 3% | 40,500 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 100 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 86 | 5% | 78,900 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 8% | 54,500 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 24 | 3% | 74,500 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 49 | 4% | 97,600 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 3% | 83,799 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 64 | 3% | 93,000 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 73 | 6% | 75,500 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 24 | 3% | 105,500 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 41 | 3% | 58,500 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 4% | 62,000 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 48 | 3% | 93,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 53 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 4% | 126,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 47 | 5% | 141,200 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 67 | 8% | 142,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 32 | 4% | 126,050 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Dash will read "ESP System Disabled" during this the engine light and red lightning in brackets ( ) turns on, on the dash. This affects the acceleration there is none and brakes work but is slow to come to a full stop. An inspection can be scheduled. This happens anytime and randomly, getting…
Every day i crank up my jeep i give it 5-10 mins before i move it because it has this shake or vibration to it really bad it stops and then once i have exceeded 45-55 mph and start to come to a stop it shakes the entire front end. Now if i'm below 45 it don't really do it as often! When i turn or…
The rear drive shaft is causing a rumbling as you speed up or maintain speed. It feels like driving over small speed bumps or rubble strips, even when there is nothing in the road. It is a safety concern because it is a leak in the oil of the drive shaft. It is also a pretty expensive problem to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokees have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about steering for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (3% of the 2,051 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 93,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 8 of 64 complaints, followed by “steering wheel seized” (5).
Other 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or steering problems across all Grand Cherokee years.