Top 5 Problems Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo WK 3rd Generation 2005-10 

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I proudly own a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4. Been all over the United States 🇺🇸. I keep regular maintenance up and it’s well taken care of. That’s a big deal is to take care of your vehicle.I would never give it up for nothing !!!! Got 209,000 and still going strong and looks brand new. It will be passed down to my son. The most reliable vehicle in my lifetime when takin care of properly!!!!!

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7. I have had it 7 years and it is my baby. These are some common issues. Oil leaks, sensor issues, thermostat, and normal wear n tear. Breaks, battery normal stuff. I love this jeep. It has started in negative 1 degrees and over 100 degrees. They are work horses. This year of jeep is amazing. They also need routine maintenance at this age.

I like this guy, he has already fixed two issues on the jeep with a hammer. Temporary yes, but enough to get the vehicle home or to a garage. Old school mechanics... You go ( Hammer Man ) Thank you,

How about Blend Door Actuators! - They are huge issues on the Jeep Grand Cherokees! If your dash is making clicking sounds, you have the issue!

I have a 2005 Laredo with under 100K miles. Never had any of those problems...but I have replaced the alternator and water pump. On the 3.7 this is super easy and I did it in the Autozone parking lot!

Interesting list of common problems. They don't sound too bad compared to some brands. Thanks!

I love my 2006 grand Cherokee Laredo! Have had it for 8 years now but it's starting to do things I am not sure of and of course the back latch and brakes!

We had one, bought new in 2005, and had up until 2016, put 211k miles on it with the 4.7L V8. It never let us down, but we did experience some problems that caused us to put a few thousand into it (front differential, radiator, and EGR valve which is located at the back of the engine bay near the throttle body) the last 2 or 3 years we owned it.

Just rolled 140800... FACTORY starter just changed out today. Fuel pump soon as it isn't liking inclines sometimes. Alternator about a month ago... but she's a champ. Even with failing parts, she hasn't left me stranded one time ....knock on wood. Hell of a vehicle :-)

I've got a v6 jeep GC 2007 and I had the second problem. The lights flicker like crazy and I was glad I didn't have someone else fix it. It took 30 minutes and cost me $15 to replace the ignition switch.

My 5.7 hemi had a thermostat stick closed. It built enough pressure to burst a heater hose and drain all the coolant. Those 5.7s can be tricky enough to bleed all the air out of the cooling system. But mine had a significant air bubble in the heater core that did not want to come out. It's all worked out now but definitely took some doing. 👍🇺🇲

I have three grand Cherokees and love them one is a 2008,2010 and 2018 they are the best my 2010 has 282 thousand miles and my 2008 has 213 thousand and they run amazingly

Proud owner of a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee...only 112k miles.

Thanks for great information like always

You can always waste your money on a new and overpriced Cherokee or take care of and fix the one you have, I prefer the latter…

Thank you for making this video because I found it very informative and it's nice to be aware of what vehicles problem is going to possibly be before you buy one. I'm looking at a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee right now.

Too help your ignition switch from going bad cause it’s sometimes a process to fix gotta take most the car apart to get at them but try not to have more then you need on your keychain. I just have my car keys and the key for my gas cap because the weight of the keychain puts downward pressure on the ignition and usually causes the tumblers inside to ware out making it had to start or even stay running. It’s a simple thing we all can do only carry the necessary keys you need.

Always great and informative videos. Thanks

I bought an 09 with 90,000 miles. It was cheap, and I do like the look, so I pulled the trigger. What a huge mistake. I've since replaced a blown engine, starter, fuel pump, some fuel module. Had for a year and Ive doubled the sale price with repairs. Could've bought a brand new one the way its going.

Just bought a used 3rd gen. Previous owner didnt know what was wrong with it. New battery and tensioner, runs like new. Thanks for making this video, very helpful.

Get a good gas cap. I'm having issues with mine. Engine light goes on and off regularly because of the seal on the gas cap. Don't buy from the parts stores. Get a good OEM from Mopar with the tether that snaps onto the inside of the gas door.

My top 5 problems for my 07 jgc laredo w 196k miles 1. Water pump 2. Water pump 3. Alternator 4. Alternator 5. Water pump

Informative thanks much.

I guess I'd call myself a RU-vid Mechanic, thanks to all of the resources. So here's my top 5...2009 JGC, 90K miles. 1. Starters 3 starters replaced, 1st was worn out, 2nd was faulty, 3rd is still working. I can replace these in 15 min now that I'm a pro. Pro tip. If your working on the ground, jack up front passenger side tire higher, it moves arm out of the way, making it easier to slip out starter so you don't have to remove drive shaft or struggle. 2. Water Pump Another easy 20 min job. Hardest part was cleaning the coolant out of the engine bay. I changed serpentine belt too. 3. Throttle body Harder than it needed to be, took about 2 hours to remove and replace. Turns out the connector was bad. 4. Leaking Sunroof Check for videos tips to clean the drains. I modified a plastic ice maker water line to fit an air gun. Works great to snake the whole way down. Flood with degreaser and rinse with clean water. I've been spraying drains with WD40. Didn't solve problem, I don't think glass seals right to the gasket. 5. Rear shaft seal Tough do do without a lift, and hard to remove the old seal with totally destroying it... Pro tip...in two different locations, tap both sides of casing with a punch to guide realignment before disassembly.

There was actually a recall for the ignition switch on some of the third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

I love this. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.

I own a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lorado with roughly 155 k mileage. Recently I've been getting a transmission warning light saying that my transmission is overheating I've tried to check the oil level but the dipstick seems to be sealed what can I do about this. What problems would cause a transmission overheating. This only happens when I'm idling for about 10 or 15 minutes while running the air conditioner. Thanks Kevin

I had all five problems thank you I know know how to fix the idling

Thank You for 5 Problems Same as 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Sold my 06 Laredo with the 4.7 a few years ago. Missed it so bad I had to go get an 06 Overland with a Hemi and 4x4

My starter seems to have a dead spot, it clicks, but out of dumb luck I looked at the relay and the previous owner had cut the plastic so it came off like a cap. when I went to put it back I hit the metal strip and the starter kicked. the car started right up, been doing that since only happens sometimes when it lands on that "deadspot". Ever run into this?

I've got a 2007 Grand Cherokee with the Hemi and I'm getting a P0884 code. I replaced the computer, it's driving then kinda jumps out of gear then goes back into gear. Do you have any experience with this particular problem ? Any help would be appreciated.

I have a o5 jeep laredo love my jeep just started messing up what's the best place for me to get it check

I'm the original owner of a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L V6 and I haven't had any issues with it, but I only have 120,000 miles on it. I did have to change the oxygen sensors every 45k miles, but other than that it has been smooth sailing.

My 08 jeep grand Cherokee with the 3.7 V6 is a great car bought it two years ago with 129000 miles and now it's got 210000 miles. Yes I drive my car to extreme lengths but hey what are cars for? For some reason my throttle control light comes on bit when I turn the car off and turn it back on the light goes off? The car starts fine and runs great no issues at all....should I be worried?

I know a guy with an '05 Grand Cherokee Limited with the 5.7L Hemi v8. Currently has 270,000 miles and still runs great, just leaks a lot of oil. These are awesome trucks.

Im buying a 09 thanks for the information

Thanks for this! I'm looking at a 2005 grand cherokee limited I found a good one with just over 80k miles! Hopefully I'll have it in a few weeks if all goes well

I have a 2007 Jeep Laredo. I have a dead battery issue like every Monday after parking the vehicle from Sat. My charging system check and it's ok. Nothing is been left on the jeep . Domt know what happen ung . Can you advise .

Great info I appreciate the videos man

Do you know what other engine will fit on a 2008 4.7L V8 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4?if you could help me. Thank you.

I purchased a 2007 WK Rocky Mountain edition and I enjoy it a lot. I bought from the original owner, they purchased in 2007 for $38,000. I paid $6,500 for it 15 years later. :-)

I have Jeep 2005 for the last 11 years. Had a problem with the starter once (about 8 or 9 years back). Fixed it by cleaning a cable contact on the starter: there was nothing wrong with the starter itself. And had a problem with the thermostat (twice - both permanently closed and then permanently open). BTW didn't have to disconnect the hose if it was OK, it was sufficient to remove two bolts on the hosing and move it aside with the hose still connected - saves some grief.

After replacing the fuel pump Im now having a problem with a vapor lock and my new pump is making a ringing/humming noise off and on-is there a way to fix it with a inline check valve or inline filter of some sort. I have to release pressure on the fuel rail to re-crank it after it runs for more than 20 minutes/ which is a possible fire risk.

The WK is far more practical than a Wrangler, it's my trusty XJ replacement, and I've had 3 of those in the past. 16 years later my WK is my longest ever owned vehicle I've driven on a daily basis. With minimal drama or failures, it has never let me down, or left me stranded or even needed a tow truck (yet). All potential repairs are preceded by a subtle noise/clunk warning or an OBD2 code, so you at least can get it fixed before the event occurs. Nothing like preventative maintenance.

Anyone know the color wire that runs to the factory alarm immobilizer on a 05 Grand Jeep Cherokee lardo ?

I replaced the starter around 100,000 miles. I've replaced SEVERAL thermostats. Granted I'm not running the stock stat, but 180 degree (cooler) ones from auto parts stores. Replaced water pump at 120,000 miles. New brakes/rotors at 125,000. New radiator, fan, hoses at 130,000. New front wheel bearings at 145,000 miles. Thermostat housing at 160,000. I have 170,000 miles now. Long term issues is underbody rust from winters in the midwest winter salt roads (my rockers have rusted away), intermittent electrical gremlins like dash likes flickering (I've had my ignition switch replaced/recalled), and the TMPS and back-up sensors giving errors intermittently on the dash display. But they work most of the time.

Can you explain to me how I put a new alternator on my 2010 Jeep and now it has a rough idle and putters before starting and my ac blows strong but dies down and starts blowing strong again on and off. Again none of this was happening until I put a new alternator on it

I just got a 2006 grand cherokee overland with the 5.7 and so far i love it definitely let me know any problems

I own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee, I have water on the driver side floor. The carpet has been saturated with water for a few days now. No check engine lights are on and temp has been good. What could it be? KB

Well i have changed the fuel pump 3 times and i cant find the promblem may u give some ideas what to look for pls

What about the neutral safety switch,, is very common on the 5.7 hemi,,??

I had two of these problems with my 06 with the 3.7 v6. Very helpful info.

Excelent Vídeo! I´m watching here in Brazil, mi name is Gilderlei and I have a Electric repair assistence. Thank´s for this content! I´m not speak english very well so I´m sorry for writing with error ok. Congratulations!

p0607 and p0638 codes, drove 3 min down the road and shut out, the flashing lightning bolt appeared and when it shut down, i put it back in park and cranked it a couple times, didnt start, 5 min laterwhen i try to crank it, it wont even crank over anymore…..i have no clue where the control performance module is and theres NOTHING online to find out how to diag this….someone please help

hi there ..... what's the problem with the jeep car break, it can't break even though the break wind is open

Have 4.7 '05 (Canadian) for 11 years and still going (215k miles). Things that went bad: - EGR valve replaced 3 times - Radiator plastic side tank cracked - replaced (also thermostat and both hoses while there) - Exhaust manifolds bolts broke on both sides causing exhaust leaks - twice - Front differential mounts - Both front half-axles - Both UCAs - Both Lower ball joints - Oil pressure sensor - Leaking transmission cooler lines - Ignition switch - Blender door actuator (passenger side) - Driver window sliding off the track - Leaking sunroof - Blower motor resistor - Starter has issues described in video - Front driveshaft grease leaked out - rebuilt the rear side with special kit - Transmission shifter (had to be cleaned) - Left multifunction switch contacts need cleaning every few years (dashboard flickering) - Windshield washer nozzles go very frequently - Backlight for radio/buttons gone - AC leaked out - condenser cracked - Rear differential becomes noisy over time - A LOT of rust underside and wheel arches. All I can remember at the moment. I'm not a mechanic but fixed/replaced all of this myself, except rear diff (too hard / expensive to fix). Precisely followed service intervals. Its easy to find factory service manual online, it has all you need to know. Forums and videos like this have tons of info. Haynes manual for this car is useless. Towing capacity is great, you can pull a trailer or boat. This Jeep shines in winter, feels very stable and solid on snow. Overall very reliable and enjoyable vehicle, looks great and pulls strong. If I had to go back 11 years I would still buy it without a second thought. Now these Jeeps cost nothing, parts are dirt cheap - great SUV on budget. Small mods made life easier: K&N reusable air filter, engine oil drain valve, transmission pan with drain plug (original does not have one, which make tranny service super messy).

I have 2008 WK, the biggest issue has been the water pump, on the 4th one, fails at about 30k miles and start leaking, I have had problems with the starter but it was only the ground wire, you need to clean the spade terminal and put dielectric grease on it, no problem since. Its best to take off the throttle body to clean the backside, its only 4 bolts, torque them to spec when re-installing. The piston seals in all the calipers start going bad at around 5 years, you can check this by jacking up the wheel and see if it turns freely, you can also check the rotor temps after driving with infrared thermometer, they should all be close in temps.

This guy likes to fix everything with a hammer ! That's usually my first go to tool in the tool box ! 😂

Great video. Thanks man

The most notorious problem on them was the front pinion nose bushing that breaks on front differential causing thumping noise and trans cooler lines leak transmission fluid.

I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Laredo 65 Edition. There was a factory recall to replace the ignition switch. And, yes, I've also replaced the starter, thermostat and water pump

theres a starter in the fuel tank? thats new.. when have they started doing this?? edit: @ 4:44 you want to replace the hose thats on the thermostat, especially if the thermostat is at any stuck position.

I own a 06 jeep GCL also , had it for 3yrs now replaced fuel pump, and starter last week but for some reason it hesitate during acceleration i cant seems to figure it out , do you hve a clue ? I was thinking it could be a bad throttle body or cable..

Another note on the starter problem. That yellow signal wire is too tight and was finding if I moved back and forth I would crank right up. Spliced the wire and redid connection and been rolling for 1yr+ now.

Awesome - great video and subscribed🤘🤘🤘 I’ve got the hemi and there’s a humming noise coming from a box at the rear of the vehicle that’s in the corner of the rear bumper - anyone know what that is. Cheers

My daily is a '08 Jeep SRT8. 140k miles and its still a beast..Consistent with regular maintenance and no problems

The first problem I ever had on my jeep was the code po301 which is cylinder 1 misfire and the shop did my spark plugs and cleaned my injectors and tune up and still got the stalling problem and same code and found out coil pack cylinder 1 is bad and also got that replaced last summer,and recently got new radiator last winter,and kept the oil change and other than that it runs smooth and had the jeep for 2 years

Someone please help I keep getting transmission codes but I already fixed all transmission parts. I also bought a new TCM and I still have the same problem Why are only transmission codes showing ?? Can it be something electrical ?? Loosed/pealed wired?? 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L 135k Miles

Have the horn blasting just random and it had new relay already was running and stop and now won't start and now that is not starting the starter went bad and when I unplug the air flow idle is trying to start so the last thing is make it fired up im thinking gasoline and a match at this point

thanks good video

WOW these are easy fixes!

_Man replacing the starter on my old 4x4 3.7 wk was a living nightmare without removing that front drive shaft good thing for my thin hands._

Looking forward to buy 1

I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee, and am running into a repetitive issue… When I press the gas pedal down firmly to accelerate from a stop, it hurts my passenger’s necks and heads if they’re not pressed against their seat’s headrest… Any help would be appreciated. (SRT8, HHP stage 3 440 stroker/125-shot)

Thanks god bless

What do you think a loss of power through acceleration would be? I’ll be losing power and then it will engage and give me a boost

Lucky me the worst problem I had was that the parking brake disintegrated causing a clicking noise at low speeds. Apparently I'm not the only one, lots of forums on it.

Got a video for a 1996 version of that vehicle? I didn't even know there was a larendo till i bought 1

Hello, have you ever heard of the radio lights flickering on actions??? Thank for your help

I have a 2007 limited with 5.7 hemi engine with 212,705 miles on it the real problem about this type of model are the inside door handles are plastic and they break make it hard to get out of the vehicle meaning that you have to roll down and open it from the outside which I'm surprised that Chrysler and jeep never have a recall that could end up being a death trap if anyone cannot get out cause of a fire or collision or stuck underwater and I know some of you have experienced something like this in your Jeep model from 2005 to 2010 and praying that it would never come to someone's getting hurt or death to have something in the news to get their attention

Cool Video!! I like the soft-spoken mechanic doing the presentation. Although my 2009 Jeep Cherokee doesn't have any of these issues, it does have an "unknown problem" that no mechanic has yet to figure out. When I am slowed down and ready to make a turn off the highway and into the post office or a fast food parking lot, etc (or just coasting out of a parking space, moving about 5 mph), when I turn the steering wheel almost all the way to the left there is a horrendous cracking sound!! I had the rack and pinion replaced, had the vehicle aligned. It was suggested a U-bolt may need to be replaced? Or bearings? I'm mechanically-challenged so I don't have a clue. I put a little money into it but don't want to keep buying more parts for an issue the service people are only guessing at. The cracking sound is SO LOUD and AUDIBLE, I've witnessed people walking on a nearby sidewalk literally run for cover!!! (My 15 year old said it sounds like a shotgun blast). I really like this Jeep; will ride it until the wheels fall off. (LOL).

I drive a 96' Volkswagen Transporter T4 and the battery dash light is flickering when I have my key in the ignition cobtact Should I worry about this?

Hi! Can anyone tell me how to lock the backseat head rests??? They are folded down and they won’t lock in place. I’ve already tried putting the seats down and back up but won’t do anything

I have a 2005 jgc and it has that flickering problem and it makes the stereo, gage cluster and my headlights turn on and off so it’s the ignition switch ?

Hi i have a question my niece has a kia Sorento that her fan don't work and when she turns the ac on it over heats can you help...pls

Remeber this is only temporary, unless it works. - Red Green

My 2006 GC wants to surge when you attempt to accelerate at low speeds. Is that a throttle body issue?

Mine is doing #3, it will try to start but won’t I have to put the key back in the off position and start it again, been happening off and on for the past year...

Where I live these are all 3.0 V6 Mercedes Diesels OM642, so engine and fuel system are not an issue, what i have seen so far is that on every singel one that came to shop it had issues with trunk door installation, ex the rear wiper is not working. Also on few i have replaced the motor of the rear wiper since for some reason they stip all the gears Generally a nice car tho, looks stylish and heavy

i wish someone like this could look over mine because everyone i take my jeep to dosent know whats going on when i first start my 06 jeep grand cherokee sounds like the fan is spinning very loud and fast after u give it some gas for a lil while it eventually stops going goes back to normal, when its normal it drives fine shifts fine nothing wrong, but when the fan is spinning like crazzy it has a hard time shifting gears some times it hits 5500rpms before shifting almost into the red thats only on the first to second gear after that it shifts fine and fan goes back to normal for the rest the gears. A while back my thermostat went bad and i replaced it didnt fix the issue so i then replaced the water pump and then the overheating stopped then this problem started 2 weeks after truck isnt over heating. idk what to do its been months now that my jeep has been acting like this and i cant figure out what to do to fix the issue can someone please help me out. it has the 4.7L V8 truck only has 76000 miles i barily drive it just back and forth to work thats it i change the oil like im suppose to i take care of my vehicle but i cant figure out this issue.

So an ignition switch a fuel pump and a starter. Theses are borrowed time parts for any car. This tells me to go ahead and buy the Laredo its reliable. Thanks 1A.

have the 2007 with the crd diesel, 250,000 miles and going strong!

I have 2007 Laredo 2 wd 6 cylinder. Transmission burned up at 60k, had rebuilt, then rebuilt again about 7k later. Also has a habit of spitting out trans fluid when driven alot (like all day). Dealer said just don't have it filled all the way..... Never had any of these issues

My father has a 06 I remember him having a recall on the ignition switch the jeep dealer replaced it the new one you have to push the key in to turn the key they said to not have a lot of keys on the key ring

By the way, can you guys do a video about the 1999-2004 (WJ) Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Mine is 2007 v6 but consuming so much gas any soultion?

Id take these problems anyway over what I've had to do.... rear end rear main seal leak oil pan leak etc she still runs with a nice little tap in the morning lol

I have a 2006 Jeep grand Cherokee 4.7 transmission over tip comes on the engine coolant temperature is below half not sure what’s going on