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2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Ignition Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	523215
Internal NHTSA #	10106060
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2005
File date	01/11/04
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Bought a 2005 jeep grand cherokee in late october. Have had numerous instances on engine shutting down while driving, including on a busy expressway. Neither chrysler nor the dealer was able to correct the problem (the dealer's service department was in contact with chrysler techical support when trying to repair). They tried a couple of repairs suggested by chrysler that did not resolve the problem. Finally realized i was gently bumping the ignitiion key or attached keys when going from the accelerator to the brake and the switch was moving to "accessory" from "on" and killing the engine. The two positions are very close together. Have talked to two people at the dealership who have had this happen with either a jeep or pacifica. To me this is a serious safety concern that could get someone injured or killed if in traffic. I removed all other keys and even the ring from the ignition key to try to prevent this from happening. With this information, the dealer has agreed to replace the ignitiion cylinder; i asked that they check the other grand cherokees to see if it's a common problem several days ago, but they have not yet responded. To me as an engineer, there are two problems: the ignition switch is very low on the dashboard where the key can easily be hit, and the two positions on the switch are very close together, making this problem easy to occur. If there is the slightest weakness in the spring in the ignition, this is even more likely.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	87
Number of Occurences	6
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHARLEVOIX, MI
VIN pattern	1J4GR48K15CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	27/10/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	60
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Dealer's name	BILL MARSH
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	TRAVERSE CITY
Dealer's state code	MI
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2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Ignition Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Ignition Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

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