2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (487) · Power Train (126) · Engine (98)
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741 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-07-21 · campaign 14V438000 · 649,353 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Electrical System 2013-05-07 · campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Service bulletins (66)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Showing the 6 most recent of 66 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Engine · 124,981 mi“the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph and exiting an expressway, the vehicle stalled while the brake pedal was depressed to decelerate. the contact shifted into neutral (n), and the engine was restarted to resume driving. less than 5 miles later, the failure recurred while making …”
2026-04-09 · Electrical System · 192,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated after the ignition switch was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system), the vehicle started making an abnormally loud sound at startup. the vehicle was taken to auto zone; however, no diagnostic trouble code was retrieved. the vehicle not diagnosed or repaire…”
2025-06-04 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire“i was driving and wrecked into a sign because i was unable to stop and the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. …”
2025-04-22 · Exterior Lighting · 💥 crash“i was pulling into the gas station to get some gas. i'm used to use a 2-ft drive so what i could not lift my left foot to put pressure on the brake i used my right foot. it slipped off the brake and after the accelerator and i hit a small pole stopping me from going into the gas station front door. just could have been raised up to a work accident …”
2025-04-09 · Exterior Lighting“when i'm driving down the road my car won't shut off. i have to pull over to the side of the road turn my key completely off and take it out put it back in and start it. it takes a couple of times to get it started as i have to move the key back and forth and then it will start. i did a check engine light check. and it is saying something about a a…”
2025-04-09 · Unknown Or Other“i have a warning light telling me to check my gas cap. i check out and nothing seems to be wrong. but i do go through a lot of gas. i don't know if there needs to be a new gas cap put on or if it's part of the fuel system…”
2025-01-13 · Electrical System · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) by the previous owner; however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle momentarily lost auto…”
2024-11-19 · Electrical System · 113,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start up after several attempts. the contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. the…”
2024-06-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact became aware that the front brakes were separating. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the local dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the contact related the…”
2024-04-22 · Tires:sidewall · 189,000 mi“the contact's granddaughter owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee equipped with cooper tires, tire line: discoverer enduramax, tire size: p245/65/r17, dot number: [xxx] . the contact stated while the driver was driving at 70 mph, the rear passenger's tire had a blowout. the driver was able to pull to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the res…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.