Worst 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 645 | 12 | 5 | 83,553 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 169 | 3 | 6 | 88,808 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 154 | 3 | 1 | 70,095 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 60 | 1 | — | 72,531 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 51 | — | — | 43,192 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 48 | 1 | — | 90,687 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 34 | — | — | 37,241 mi | |
| Brakes | 30 | 7 | 1 | 90,472 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 8 | — | 76,950 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 22 | 1 | 1 | 72,393 mi | |
| Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 76,071 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 18 | 1 | — | 81,683 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 | — | — | 34,780 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 34,423 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 81,360 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | 43,492 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | 1 | 141,383 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 73,671 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 44,696 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 66,067 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 5 | — | — | 89,256 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~944,698 vehicles.
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.
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.
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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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