YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all 1,108 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest brake complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 12 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
56
5% of 1,108
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
3

When 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 29, 2007, latest Jun 4, 2025.

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2007Dec 2009Oct 2013Oct 2014Apr 2015Jan 2016Oct 2018Apr 2020
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Jun 2025; peak Jan 2015 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 07V415000Sep 12, 2007Brakes28,755 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

    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.

    Risk: This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  3. NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles

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

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005120 (6%)
  2. 200696 (8%)
  3. 200756 (5%)
  4. 200832 (4%)
  5. 20095 (4%)
  6. 201015 (13%)
  7. 2011347 (21%)
  8. 2012307 (19%)
  9. 2013159 (20%)
  10. 2014292 (12%)
  11. 201549 (4%)
  12. 201636 (12%)
  13. 201740 (11%)
  14. 201868 (8%)
  15. 2019118 (32%)
  16. 202013 (5%)
  17. 202130 (7%)
  18. 202215 (6%)
  19. 202328 (7%)
  20. 202417 (7%)
  21. 20256 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brake problems?
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most brake complaints (347), compared with 56 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee concern the brake: 07V434000, 07V415000, and 06V493000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.