Model year record

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls & problems

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 safety recalls and 1,109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (662 complaints).

Recalls7safety recalls

Complaints1,109filed by owners

Crashes · fires31 · 11reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths21 · 0reported in complaints

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJul 21, 2014

Ignition › Switch

Recall 14V438000649,353 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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 systemMay 7, 2013

Electrical system

Recall 13V175000295,345 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Components: Electrical system; Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

SuspensionJun 19, 2009

Suspension

Recall 09E03900044 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009

Exterior lighting

Recall 09E01200016,270 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Service brakes, hydraulicSep 14, 2007

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall 07V434000296,550 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service brakes, hydraulicSep 12, 2007

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 07V41500028,755 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service brakes, hydraulicDec 29, 2006

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall 06V49300050,665 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	19.1%

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Grand Cherokee 2WD Diesel

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 4WD Diesel

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,050/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 2WD FFV

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 4WD FFV

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Grand Cherokee 4WD

12mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 14 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

6.1 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemIgnition › Switch; Ignition	662	12	5	4	78,020 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline	196	5	1	1	54,000 mi
Engine	170	3	6	0	89,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Diesel	77	0	0	0	38,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	60	1	0	0	75,500 mi
SteeringLinkages › Tie rod assembly	49	1	0	0	97,600 mi
Unknown or other	36	1	0	1	97,715 mi
Service brakes	30	7	1	11	98,000 mi
Air bagsFrontal	29	10	0	14	68,000 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights	23	1	1	0	60,940 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	22	0	0	0	68,000 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems; Valve	20	1	0	0	30,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
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 a right turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failed throttle body and replaced the component. Following the repair, the failure persisted and increased in frequency, occurring while decelerating or coming to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The…
Oct 5, 2026 · 124,981 miles
Electrical system
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 repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.
Jan 31, 2026 · 192,000 miles
Service brakesFire
I was driving and wrecked into a sign because I was unable to stop and the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.
May 1, 2023
Exterior lightingCrash
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 I had a couple weeks prior.
Apr 17, 2025
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
Feb 12, 2025
Electrical system
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 Anti-Theft ignition problem. My headlights stay on all the time and blink when it is shut off.
Jul 10, 2024
Electrical system
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 automotive power and occasionally shut off while idling. The local dealer informed the contact that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. Additionally, the contact attempted to temporarily repair the vehicle with an after-market part; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available.…
Jan 15, 2022 · 180,000 miles
Electrical system
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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained with the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System). The contact related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
May 1, 2024 · 113,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bag Non-deploymentClosedLed to recall 14V438000
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI…
PE14017 · opened Jun 16, 2014 · closed Dec 23, 2014
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditClosed
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and…
AQ10001 · opened Nov 18, 2010 · closed Dec 28, 2015