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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
296,550
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-14
Owners notified
2007-10-22
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
28,755
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-12
Owners notified
2007-10-22
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
50,665
Reported to NHTSA
2006-12-29
Owners notified
2007-02-19
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
367
80,000 mi
Engine
154
95,000 mi
Power train
108
75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
65
50,000 mi
Unknown or other
36
111,000 mi
Steering
33
82,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
33
65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
20
45,000 mi
Seat belts
19
70,000 mi
Air bags
18
109,000 mi
Service brakes
18
97,778 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
14
120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
12
40,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
11
50,000 mi
Exterior lighting
10
73,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
10
72,000 mi
Structure: body
9
78,000 mi
Structure
5
17,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch
4
32,520 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
4
80,007 mi
Suspension
3
70,202 mi
Equipment
2
2,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
42,000 mi
Seats
2
65,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly
2
—
Service brakes, electric
2
2,493 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars
2
775 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
2
37,000 mi
Visibility: windshield
2
1,000 mi
Air bags: side/window
1
20,415 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
6,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
60,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
100,352 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
7,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
9,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
10,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
173,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
19,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
1
400 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
1
200,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
102,000 mi
Seats: motorcycle
1
75,488 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1
5 mi
Structure: body: door
1
47,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
12,400 mi
Traction control system
1
35,900 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
147,600 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
173,000 mi
The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.