| Issue ID | 969893 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10503087 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/03/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a used 2005 jeep grand cherokee. A few days after i bought it i was cleaning the inside and opened the back passenger door. Upon doing so i noticed the handle is broken. It is still operable but i don't know how long it will last. I looked online and see that apparently everyone that has this model has the same problem, some people with all 4 handles useless and unable to open any door from the inside. I have a 3 yr old son that sits in the seat where the handle is breaking. If there was an accident or emergency i want the door to be able to open. If the handle breaks, because of a manufacturer defect, and he cuts his hand on the jagged plastic i think that could cause a lawsuit. If i have an adult in the back seat and there is an emergency the person may not be able to exit. This is not safe or acceptable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RICHMOND, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR58255CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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