2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Part of Generation 3 (WK) — 2005–2010.

20062008
Complaints
1,478
per 10K Sold
122.2
US Sales
120,937
Crashes
47
Fires
15
Injuries
36
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1645 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:83,553 mi
Crash-related:12
Fires:5
#2169 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:88,808 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:6
#3154 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:70,095 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Electrical Faults
645
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
5
Avg Miles
83,553
Engine Problems
169
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Avg Miles
88,808
Transmission / Drivetrain
154
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,095
Unintended Acceleration
60
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,531
Engine & Cooling
51
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,192
Steering Defects
48
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
90,687
Automatic Transmission
34
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,241
Brakes
30
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,472
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
76,950
Headlight/Taillight Failures
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,393
Fuel System
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,071
Electronic Stability Control
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
81,683
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,780
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,423
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,360
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,492
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
141,383
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,671
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,696
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,067
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,256
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~944,698 vehicles.

14V438000Electrical System:ignition:switch
~649,353 affected

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.

13V175000Electrical System · Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
~295,345 affected

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.

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,478 NHTSA complaints, 47 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 645 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (645 complaints, avg 83,553 mi); Engine Problems (169 complaints, avg 88,808 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (154 complaints, avg 70,095 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,008 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 47 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 944,698 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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