Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (2005–2010)

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (2005–2010) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Jeep Grand Cherokee — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
WJ 1999–2004 —
WK 2005–2010 —
WK2 2011–2021 2014
WL 2022–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Grand Cherokee

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Pentastar 3.6L V6 2011–2026 12 models 191
Jeep 4.0L 6-cylinder 1993–2004 10 models 79
Jeep 3.0L 6-cylinder 1998–2025 11 models 48
Jeep 3.7L 6-cylinder 2004–2010 6 models 35
Jeep 2.0L 4-cylinder 2015–2026 10 models 22

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About this generation

The WK Grand Cherokee debuted in 2004 for the 2005 model year at the 2004 New York International Auto Show with available Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive, rear-seat DVD player and optional 5.7 L Hemi V8. The 3.7 L V6 engine replaced the 4.0 L straight-6. A Mercedes-Benz-sourced 3.0 L V6 Common Rail Diesel (CRD) was available outside of North America from launch. Jeep replaced the XJ-era leading-arms live-axle front suspension (found in the ZJ and WJ) with an independent double-wishbone setup like that which debuted in the 2002 Liberty.

Classed as a truck-based SUV, the WH/WK Grand Cherokee offers "crossover" refinement, capability, and NVH. The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee made its European debut at the Euro Camp Jeep in Ardèche, France. This Jeep has gained 4 stars in the Euro NCAP crash safety tests conducted in 2005. The Grand Cherokee received a minor facelift for 2008 with revised headlights and available High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with auto-leveling.

The lower portion of the front bumper was still removable, as it was from launch, to increase the approach angle for off-road use. The 4.7 L was refined, now producing ,. The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with an improved 5.7 L Hemi engine rated at and of torque. The engine uses variable valve timing to increase fuel economy.

Source: Wikipedia — Jeep Grand Cherokee — Third generation (WK; 2005), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2005 5 2,051 Electrical System, Structure, Power Train
2006 6 1,297 Electrical System, Power Train, Engine
2007 7 1,108 Electrical System, Power Train, Engine
2008 5 733 Electrical System, Engine, Power Train
2009 3 138 Electrical System, Power Train, Engine
2010 5 117 Electrical System, Power Train, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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