2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 153
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 153 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transfer case · 27 records
- check engine · 12 records
- failure recurred · 11 records
- without warning · 10 records
- engine light · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 53 |
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Vehicle lost power (engine rpm went to idle) for no apparent reason while turning onto a multi-lane hwy and accelerating. Power was restored and vehicle accelerated normally. Vehicle "check engine" light illuminated. This has continued to occur several times in the last month. "check engine" code u0404 was verified through jeep is the "tcm" transmission control module.
ODI 10376114
Power Train
When my 2007 jeep grand cherokee is in drive, there is a loss of power. The check-engine light comes on, and it's as if the car doesn't know whether it's in drive, neutral, reverse, etc. The dealer says i need a electronic shift module to the tune of $600+. After looking into this, i see it is a problem with many jeep grand cherokees. I am looking into getting jeep to take responsibility for the faulty part. *tr
ODI 10368237
Electrical System · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls
After being parked the jeep would not start, code displayed in the dash stated transmission over temp, after sitting for about 30 more minutes the jeep started - drove home and it would not start again - took it to a garage and they could not get the problem to replicate after having it for a week. July 5, 2011 - jeep would not start again, transmission over temp code, still intermittent, after 2 weeks the garage…
ODI 10469620
Electrical System · Power Train
My jeep has experienced three electrical failures which have occurred approximately 6 months apart. For some unknown reason the battery died overnight each time. The second time it happened i purchase a new battery but six months later it drained too. I was able to successfully jump-start the vehicle after each incident. Transmission----i haven't been able to down-shift from drive to a lower gear. This problem began…
ODI 10433079
Engine · Power Train
3.0 liter crd has had multiple problems from purchase to include air intake, oil systems, and seals. Engine is unreliable and does not seem to last more than 5,000 miles before needing major repairs. Based off of my experiences i believe the engine is faulty and can lead to safety issues while driving. In a 3 year period vehicle has been quoted as needing in excess of $20,000 in engine repairs. Air intake clogs with…
ODI 10490343
Power Train
The gear shift module is badly designed it uses a brush that drags along contacts to tell tranny what gear is selected. Over time though some of the conductive material starts to rub off and make connections between 2 or more of the contacts, when this happens the ecu and tranny can't tell what gear it's in and goes into limp mode 20 mph max a very dangerous situation i'm lucky i didn't get rearended by a very…
ODI 10823480
Power Train
Driving along trying to pick up speed and just held at 40, wouldn't accelerate. This happened probably 3-4 times. Took it to dealer, they couldn't find anything wrong, said transmission operating normal. In 2012 it started not to accelerate beyond 20. I pulled out of a parking lot from a red light and it wouldn't accelerate. I quickly pulled over to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. I was afraid to…
ODI 10628318
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The first incident happened when my jeep grand cherokee unknowingly shifted into neutral while driving down my neighborhood road. I was not aware of this until i tried to increase my speed and was not able to. I then had to turn off the car and turn it back on. This has happened three times since 2011. *tr
ODI 10511857
Electrical · Electrical System · Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Car will decelerate, and will not respond to depressing of the accelerator pedal. Occurs at various speeds and traffic conditions. Contacted dealership, began to describe issue, without describing the make and model, and the repair-shop was able to then tell me the make and model of my vehicle without me previously disclosing. (already had gear shift module replaced once before, and since the issue occurred 14…
ODI 10364249
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Originally having issues slowing down going around corners and up a steep incline. Felt like vehicle was staying in higher gear, you could down shift it manually. At that time there were no codes present in the system. Then last year in august 2011 we did a cross county trip (7000 miles) vehicle would stall at both low speed and high speeds, not every day. Sometimes vehicle would restart itself and others the key…
ODI 10496081
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic found that there was an incorrect gear ratio and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. No repairs were performed. The current mileage…
ODI 10410591
Power Train
The "shifter module" is clearly defective and is a serious safety hazard. My wife and kids were in the car when it first starting acting up. Luckily, they were just leaving the driveway and no other cars were coming down the street. The transmission malfunctioned. On the instrument cluster "transmission overtemp" was flashing, and all of the other warning lights illuminated on the cluster. When i brought the car to…
ODI 10445790
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing on two occasions for the similar failure. The technician stated the problem could possibly be contributed to the esm or either the pcm. The vehicle…
ODI 10456664
Electrical System · Power Train
I own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee v6 2wd and other owners across the us (thousands of them) with years ranging 2005-2007 report problems with the electronic shift module. This goes out in the middle of driving (sometimes on the highway) and will cause the vehicle to stall out in the middle of the road without warning. I have had mine replaced twice now and have only owned my jeep for 1 1/2 years (bought it brand…
ODI 10303966
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I write this only because i just experience my fourth mechanical breakdown in three years. In december 2009, i experienced the first breakdown in what has become a string of malfunctions. The transmission on my 2007 grand cherokee laredo gave out at about 40,000 miles. When trying to start the vehicle, i got a 'transmission overheat' message on the dash display along with the engine malfunction indicator. I took it…
ODI 10466121
Power Train
I was driving along at 70 mph in the number one lane when the motor just quit. I had to change over three lanes to get to side so i would be safe. There large trucks in the number two and thee lanes which caused me concern for my safety. The crankshaft sensor was defective causing the incident. I feel there should have been a recall because the sprinter uses the same engine which has been recalled for the same…
ODI 10294633
Power Train
Upon driving on the highway, i felt my vehicle's transmission change gears, which felt like neutral. My car slowed a bit but then sped back up, and then slowed again and sped back up. I then noticed the p, r, n, d were all lit up. I had no control over my vehicle's acceleration when this occurred. After i brought my car to the dealership, i was told the electronic shift module had to be replaced. After replacing it,…
ODI 10421933
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling out of a gas station into heavy traffic, i began accelerating to the speed limit of 45 mph. I was accelerating rapidly as traffic was coming quickly from behind. The jeep stopped accelerating and the instrument panel showed all of the drive letters with boxes around them. The jeep would not accelerate for over 20 seconds, causing me to rapidly pull off of the road to avoid traffic behind me. The dealer…
ODI 10449530
Power Train
While driving 60 mph down busy road the engine died, when accelerator was pressed there was no power, dash went completely dark. Pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle would not go into park. After several tries it could be restarted. The shift control module has already been replaced due to previous problems. *tr
ODI 10267627
Power Train
While driving down the highway at approximately 65 mph, the transmission shifted into neutral. The gas pedal would not accelerate the car. The car had to be pulled to the shoulder amidst traffic and turned off, then turned back on before the car would accelerate again. This same scenario has occurred several times since. This poses a significant safety hazard for our family! *tr
ODI 10562261
Power Train
I have been to the dealer 3 times for this issue. First it was my prnd lights would all light up at the same time and my acceleration would not work. Then my check engine light would come on and go off again after a few starts. Now the check engine light is on and the code is u0404 which i am told is the shifter/electronic control module. While searching this i have found hundreds of owners with the same problem,…
ODI 10254438
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
09/29/2008 jeep taken to garage for head light failure nothing found. 03/09/2012 to 11/07/2012 all indicator light flash exterior lights flash. Been to the dealership three times for numerous days at a time they can not find anything wrong still having this problem. Really not good when it is dark out and you don't have headlights. At 15,000 and 35,000 i had to have the shift modular replaced because all the car…
ODI 10484321
Power Train
The engine stalls while at low speeds shortly after start-up. No engine diagnostic lights are present to aid in the troubleshooting. The car has stalled under the low speed conditions 5 times since purchase. The car currently has 27,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10249350
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently. The vehicle was stopped each time and had to be restarted before the vehicle could operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions where various parts were replaced and software updates were performed however, the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10542043
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have had this vehicle to the multiple dealerships since i owned it. There is a two second delay when you push down on the accelerator. Dealerships can't find anything wrong. I replaced the catalytic converters, 4wd module. Every light comes on, check engine, check gas cap etc. It now gets horrible gas mileage and the transmission stopped working. This has been a lemon since day one and jeep refuses to correct the…
ODI 10504469