The failure was located in the actuator and blend doors. It's powerful and quiet at the same time. Stomp down on the accelerator and the engine emits a menacing roar as it launches down the road. Drive it once, and you won't care about the gas mileage. I unplugged the battery which reset everything. The 2005 Grand Cherokee is not a Jeep from the tradition of American Motors, but rather a Jeep from the Mercedes-Benz tradition, with a little Dodge Magnum attitude thrown in.
Unlike many other modern four-wheel drive cars, it's actually designed to go off-road and is more than capable of tackling very tricky terrain, helped by some advanced 4x4 systems. The jeep runs very confidently in snow, sleet, and rain. Interior materials are dramatically improved over the previous model's, which left much to be desired. We found the seats to be larger and cushier than any previous Jeep seat, with supportive contours and more seat track travel, always important for us tall guys. But for those on a budget, the reality is that the 4. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. But perhaps the big fly in the ointment is the Land Rover Discovery.
As a system, the new interior is far better organized, more light in feeling and color, and altogether more roomy than the previous version, which had been around since 1993. I'd much rather fork over a little bit of money every once in a while to deal with minor issues than drop thousands on a major mechanical defect, and so far that's been the case with mine. This one is just as comfortable on- and off-road without it. If I don't stop, the warning light then stays on. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. Evolution in time 2005 Jeep Grand CherokeeeThe Jeep just getting ready to hit the road can best be described as an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, update.
Steering and handling were markedly better, but the Jeep wasn't particularly agile by the standards of the day. It doesn't feel very agile, especially when compared with more road-focussed 4x4s such as the Volkswagen Touareg and can seem bulky in town or when trying to park. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. I don't put a money value on everything, especially my responsibility for the environment. This smooth yet strong V6 was made the only engine choice in 2010, when the thirsty V8 petrols were dropped from the line-up. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-334-9200 -.
Wranglers are to overrated and cost too much. These dirt devils are based on trucks, cars, or even minivans, with myriad drive systems to entertain, liberate, and confuse buyers. Haven't had it again for 3k miles now. Happened approximately 10 times in last year. Side curtain air bags are also available for the first time on Grand Cherokee. The instrument panel has no more of that pasted-together black-plastic of the last generation, but is a real, cohesive interior design with a nice combination of shiny plated parts, matte-finish plated parts, and a first-rate instrument layout. There is not a lot of sound deadening around the wheels, so the road noise can be significant compared to my sedan.
Reporting from Santa Barbara, California, was New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw. Finally fixed after almost two years with P73 recall. The Pentastar V6 has plenty of power, and the 5 speed transmission with selectable gering makes getting onto the highway a breeze. This iteration of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is an improvement over its predecessor, but still scored lower than most of its contemporaries. The seats are comfy, the interior nice for a utilitarian vehicle. Model year 2005 Year of manufacture 2005 First year of ownership 2008 Most recent year of ownership 2010 Engine and transmission 5. The typical buyer is likely to opt for the full-time Quadra-Trac I package.
The Grand Cherokee chassis is much stiffer and stronger than the previous version, with nary a squeak or a rattle in our short experience with it. We don't want to undersell the power and torque of the Hemi, but this smaller, slightly less thirsty V8 engine was a paragon of power and smoothness for around-town and highway driving if you don't live in the mountains and don't usually tow anything, where the Hemi would be best suited. On reasonably smooth pavement, you definitely get the sport in this sport-utility vehicle, though the ride can get a bit bouncy, especially on the sort of whoop-de-doo freeway pavement common across California. Steering and handling were markedly better, but the Jeep wasn't particularly agile by the standards of the day. Yes Review Date: 12th September, 2015 Model year 2005 Year of manufacture 2005 First year of ownership 2010 Most recent year of ownership 2012 Engine and transmission 3. Required 15-45 minutes before it would start again.
The instrument panel has been organized into a sort of double cockpit, with gauges well-placed before the driver, and climate and audio controls within easy reach on the center stack. Thank you for this information. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Jeep has certainly benefited from this boom, yet it can be argued that in recent years, the Grand Cherokee has slipped a bit to the side of the mainstream. European engineered refinements are evident in the trim and interior. It features a luxury interior with a rugged exterior. For the first time, a Jeep can be married to the engine that put Chrysler back on the map, the 5.
The D-pillar has been laid forward, which cuts into cargo space, but it sure looks cool. I brought it in for service to Jeep. I already have put in 10,000 miles on the vehicle since I bought in June 2007. The only downside to ownership is that Jeep and Exxon really teamed up when this was built. The original, 1993 Grand Cherokee boasted an unexpectedly refined design, both inside and out, its interior as sophisticated as any vehicle in its price class.