2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and reliability

An average Grand Cherokee year.

1,108 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 7 recalls.

Should I buy one?

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1108 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

1,108
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
31
Crash reports
11
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Grand Cherokee years only. How we score it

Is 2007 a good year for the Grand Cherokee?

Across the 31 Grand Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 118 (2010) to 2,380 (2014). With 1,108 complaints, the 2007 Grand Cherokee sits about the same as the model's median of 1,108.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
658
power train
196
engine
169
engine and engine cooling
77
vehicle speed control
60

Recalls affecting the 2007 Grand Cherokee

electrical system:ignition:switch

Campaign 14V438000

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.

exterior lighting

Campaign 09E012000

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.

power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Campaign 13V175000

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.

suspension

Campaign 09E039000

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.

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service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 06V493000

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

Campaign 07V415000

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.

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 07V434000

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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Grand Cherokee. See the full Grand Cherokee owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Grand Cherokee listings typically run $18,967–$28,998.

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