2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 1,108 complaints, 5 recalls, and 31 crashes, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 60% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,108
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 31
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 21
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 14 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 21 / 0
Top 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System668 (60%)
- Engine286 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain196 (18%)
- Brakes56 (5%)
- Steering49 (4%)
- Other39 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (3%)
- Fuel System31 (3%)
- Airbags29 (3%)
- Structure & Body19 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed frontal and head-on crashes, sometimes resulting in driver injury.
- The vehicle stalled repeatedly at speeds between 5 and 40 mph before restarting on its own.
- The transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral while driving at various speeds due to an electronic shift module failure.
- A gear shift lever allowed the vehicle to slip into drive while parked and unattended, leading to a rollaway crash.
- A front drive shaft failed near the transmission, dropped to the ground, and caused a fire at the differential joint.
- The accelerator pedal stuck while idling, causing sudden unintended acceleration.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V438000Jul 21, 2014Electrical System649,353 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:switch
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 13V175000May 7, 2013Electrical System295,345 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 07V434000Sep 14, 2007Brakes296,550 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
Remedy: 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.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, 2007 ranks 9th worst out of 21 years with a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict. It has fewer NHTSA complaints than 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015, which are rated Avoid.
- What problems does the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA data shows the Electrical System accounts for 60% of complaints, followed by Engine at 26% and Transmission & Powertrain at 18%. Owners reported stalling, unexpected shifts to neutral, and airbags that failed to deploy in crashes.
- Does the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2007 Grand Cherokee, covering the electrical system (ignition switch and transfer case software) and brakes (ABS module software and front brake caliper material).
- At what mileage do 2007 Grand Cherokee problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 68,800 miles, with electrical issues showing up at a median of 78,568 miles and transmission issues at a median of 54,000 miles.
- Should I avoid the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The 2007 model carries a Caution verdict, not an Avoid rating. Years like 2010, 2017, 2009, 2019, and 2020 have lower complaint indexes and better verdicts within the Grand Cherokee lineup.