| Issue ID | 731102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10277028 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/09 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 jeep grand cherokee laredo interior door handle casings disintegrated and no longer operable, cannot exit vehicle from either rear door, and driver door also cracked and nearing complete failure. Defects appeared at about the same time. Vehicle is out of warranty and manufacturer not responsive even though this is a clear safety issue and apparent manufacturing defect. Manufacturer quoted price is about $2,000 to make 3 doors operable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLORENCE, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR58205CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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