"How reliable is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?"

"Based on 1475 NHTSA complaints, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a median complaint mileage of 70000 miles. The most common issue is Electrical System."

"What are common problems with the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is Electrical System, accounting for a significant portion of the 1475 total complaints filed."

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1475 complaints

1475

Total Complaints

70,000mi

Median Mileage

Electrical System

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

40,000 25th Percentile

70,000 Median Mileage

103,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System

644

Engine

169

Power Train

154

Vehicle Speed Control

Engine And Engine Cooling

Steering

Unknown Or Other

Automatic Transmission

Service Brakes

Air Bags

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"POSITION OF IGNITION IS DANGEROUS: I HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF WHEN DRIVING BY BUMPING IT WITH MY KNEE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST 400 MILES OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE. NM"

"APPROXIMATELY 15 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO MY PASSENGER SIDE EXPERIENCED WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE GRAB BAR. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND IT WAS 'REPAIRED'. APPROXIMATELY 9 DAYS AFTER THAT REPAIR THE SAME PROBLEM RESURFACED IN THE SA..."

"I PURCHASED A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN AUGUST OF 2006. 11/11/06 THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT STICK HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. THE JEEP HAS E REMOTE STARTING FEATURE WITH A SAFETY THAT WILL LOCK THE SHIFT LEVER IN PLACE UNTIL THE KEY IS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITIO..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 644 complaints

25th: 50,000 mi Median: 79,000 mi 75th: 110,000 mi

Engine 169 complaints

25th: 57,000 mi Median: 88,000 mi 75th: 120,000 mi

Power Train 154 complaints

25th: 40,000 mi Median: 70,000 mi 75th: 98,000 mi

Vehicle Speed Control 60 complaints

25th: 43,040 mi Median: 75,500 mi 75th: 101,162 mi

Engine And Engine Cooling 51 complaints

25th: 16,000 mi Median: 40,000 mi 75th: 64,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

PA: 121 NY: 118 TX: 97 MI: 92 CA: 66 IL: 64 NJ: 64 FL: 62 VA: 57 OH: 56

Who Files Complaints?

5.4%

Original Owners

94.6%

Second+ Owners

Jeep Grand Cherokee — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1993	784	129,000	Rotor	68
1994	775	146,000	Vehicle Speed Control	142
1995	983	115,461	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	146
1996	1249	139,000	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	156
1997	1432	120,000	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	143
1998	1349	105,000	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	194
1999	2319	80,800	Rotor	157
2000	1855	85,000	Rotor	132
2001	1128	69,000	Rotor	95
2002	1770	74,000	Air Bags	98
2003	887	71,000	Air Bags	60
2004	1570	64,000	Air Bags	149
2005	2732	80,000	Electrical System	137
2006	1750	81,000	Electrical System	79
2008	990	76,200	Electrical System	35
2009	195	62,360	Electrical System	9
2010	171	70,000	Electrical System	18
2011	2421	64,000	Electrical System	90
2012	2308	65,000	Electrical System	72
2013	1102	66,000	Electrical System	41
2014	3365	46,865	Power Train	224
2015	1725	40,000	Power Train	179
2016	434	32,537	Power Train	45
2017	552	33,000	Engine	38
2018	1160	19,000	Electrical System	75
2019	516	31,000	Electrical System	25
2020	329	7,100	Electrical System	39
2021	643	17,500	Electrical System	34
2022	415	26,000	Electrical System	12
2023	617	13,266	Electrical System	26
2024	355	12,000	Electrical System	9
2025	87	-	Electrical System	3

Active Recalls (7)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Switch

Campaign 14V438000 | 21/07/2014

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

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 P4

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 09E012000 | 07/04/2009

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Campaign 13V175000 | 07/05/2013

If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

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.

Suspension

Campaign 09E039000 | 19/06/2009

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

Control Unit/Module

Campaign 06V493000 | 29/12/2006

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Caliper

Campaign 07V415000 | 12/09/2007

THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

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.

Control Unit/Module

Campaign 07V434000 | 14/09/2007

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28