repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
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…
2007 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,109 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-438 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems
1,109 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
658Electrical system17 crash/fire/injury
196Power train6 crash/fire/injury
170Engine9 crash/fire/injury
77Engine and engine cooling
60Vehicle speed control
49Steering
30Service brakes
29Air bags
23Exterior lighting
14517 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 658 | 17 |
| Power train | 196 | 6 |
| Engine | 170 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 77 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 60 | 1 |
| Steering | 49 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 8 |
| Air bags | 29 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 145 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 339 electrical system complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
31under 30k miles230under 100k miles109100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
15 owners mentioned a cost$817median
Middle half: $650 – $1,063
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score
5555887198939911,0281,6381,4478831,4767621,2952,0521,2801,1097341381181,6411,6458052,3921,3723133648573712414142704102588137
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- Air Bag Non-deploymentLed to recall 14V-438
In owners' words
What Grand Cherokee owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.…
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…
Own a 2007 Grand Cherokee?
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