Model year record

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,489 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V438000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component: Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 649,353
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-21
Owners notified: 2015-10-09

Defect description

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V175000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 295,345
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-05-07
Owners notified: 2013-08-15

Defect description

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V434000

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

Component: 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V415000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component: 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V493000

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

Component: 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	649	79,000 mi
Engine	171	88,000 mi
Power train	154	70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	60	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	51	40,000 mi
Steering	48	98,000 mi
Unknown or other	37	97,715 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	34	37,000 mi
Service brakes	31	98,000 mi
Air bags	27	70,000 mi
Exterior lighting	25	60,940 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	22	66,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	89,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	18	36,000 mi
Tires	14	23,114 mi
Suspension	10	103,200 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	9	43,000 mi
Structure: body	8	154,000 mi
Wheels	7	54,041 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	41,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	98,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	5	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	4	2,000 mi
Seat belts	4	49,000 mi
Structure	4	45,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	4	58,000 mi
Equipment	3	33,999 mi
Fuel system, diesel	3	50,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	3	61,000 mi
Visibility	3	700 mi
Air bags: frontal	2	2,900 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	28,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	17,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	14,611 mi
Power train: driveline	2	6,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	2	1,800 mi
Structure: body: door	2	—
Trailer hitches	2	2,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	2	120,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	5 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	1,524 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	100,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	13,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	9,198 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	37,400 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	49,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	2,995 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	4,700 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	38 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	20,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	8,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	4,071 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	600 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	50,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	189,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	65,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	28,000 mi
Traction control system	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	120,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 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.