2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior lighting problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System). While placing the key in the ignition, it was extremely tight. The driver thought the key could possibly break. The…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“While driving on the interstate the vehicle will lose all power for varying amounts of time. Engine will continue to run and vehicle drives but during this power loss all lights, cruise control, a/c, and instrument cluster are inoperable. Driving conditions have not changed and these symptoms have…”
filed May 8, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 11% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 53 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.