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2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	570273
Internal NHTSA #	10143590
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2005
File date	16/10/05
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo death trap. 1) engine shut off on driveway 2) check engine light on and off in 3 engine cycles 3) 70 mph on freeway. Instrument panel dimmed, gauges went to zero and the engine shut off. Veered to right and applied light brake pressure resulting in a brake lockup and freeway spin. Car came to halt facing oncoming traffic. Vehicle would not restart. Placed in neutral and pushed off freeway. Approximately five minutes later turned ignition switch and vehicle turned on 1st service true cause of check engine light reported unknown. True cause of driveway stall unknown. Two codes stored in memory 01411 fuel rational, p2302 ignition circuit. Vehicle test driven 200 miles with starscan. True cause of incident 3 reported as unknown true cause of stored codes reported unknown. Car was released with undiagnosed problem 2nd service circuitry was tested and all values appeared to be within service manual specs no repairs were made and problem undiagnosed daimler chrysler recommended co-pilot recording device installation reluctantly were forced to become unpaid crash test dummies for a company who clearly didn't have our safety or well being in mind 4) speed 70 mph on freeway instrument panel dimmed, gauges went to zero and the engine shut off as instructed, the button was pressed on the dealer-installed co-pilot. When car velocity decreased application of brakes brought car to halt on side of road 3rd service upon diagnostics dealership found multiple codes: p0700, p0562, b210, u0151, b211b, b1ba6, b223d, b210d. Service tech. Contacted star and was advised to perform battery test and to inspect bulkhead and ignition connectors. No problems were found in these areas. Assumption is that the problem lies in a massive electrical failure. Following daimler chrysler technical rep recommendation engine control module was replaced and service books were closed is the car safe? No. Contact us (surfstickers@hotmail. Com)*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	855
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CARLSBAD, CA
VIN pattern	1J4HR48N15CXXXXXX
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	03/10/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	75
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Dealer's name	POWAY CHRYSLER JEEP
Dealer's telephone number	858-486-5700
Dealer's city	POWAY
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	92064

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2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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