2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 156
- 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 156 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 23 records
- electrical system · 16 records
- side road · 14 records
- without warning · 14 records
- ignition switch · 12 records
- various speeds · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 53 |
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
The following events happened over a period of 2 weeks. When in motion on highway, instrument panel lost power, then came back on and all control panel lights lit up, then went off. While in motion on highway, instrument panel went blank--cycled on and off several times then returned to normal. When engine was off, ignition was off and key was out of ignition, lights were turned off, headlights turned on and off…
ODI 10849957
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle has been to dealership four times for the same problem. After driving longer than 10-15 minutes turning the jeep off and trying to restart within 5-10 minutes it won't start. Let it sit for minimum of 20 minutes will start. The relays get very warm but after cooling, the car starts. Dealership has zinged us for a new starter, it didn't need, a new pcm, it didn't need. Testing my own theory 3 consecutive…
ODI 10846485
Engine
The vehicle stalls a various speeds, but typically while driving at highway speeds. My daily commute is about [redacted] and i typically experience the vehicle shutting off once per day. When the vehicle does stall i have been able to place the vehicle in neutral, turn the ignition off, then restart by turning the ignition back on and putting the vehicle back in drive. I did have the vehicle serviced for recall p41…
ODI 10846241
Engine
My jeep has been recalled due to possible ignition switch failure. I have called every "chrysler, jeep, dodge" dealership around me and all dealerships have a waiting list of a minimum of 2-3 months for parts to be in to fix this problem. Because my safety is in jeopardy i feel that it's a bit unreasonable for me (and the other people on the list) to wait for months for this problem to be fixed.
ODI 10824917
Engine
Ignition recall repairs made. Engine still stalls suddenly and without warning, while driving or stopped. After putting car in neutral or park, have to remove key and reinsert it to start engine. No power brakes, power steering, or air bag functionality when this occurs. Engine does not always start right away, leaving me stranded in the middle of traffic lanes or intersections. Serious hazard. Have taken it to the…
ODI 10823305
Engine
One saturday night i needed to run to the grocery store. When i got back into my car, it wouldn't start. It was obviously not a battery problem because there was a terrible tapping noise and vibration coming from the engine. After speaking with a mechanic about the car, i was told it is probably a dropped valve seat. Now, i am looking at over $4000 to swap an engine that was never hot-rodded or abused. After a…
ODI 10853217
Engine
While in motion, 60 mph, the engine stops. Highway driving. I coasted to a stop and restarted the engine. Very scary occurrence!
ODI 10816682
Engine
I own a 07 grand cherokee with a 5.7l v8 hemi. I loved that truck and took great care of it. Nearly 10 months ago i had a valve seat drop without warning at 92k miles and now i need a new engine. There were no warning signs leading up to the failure and i kept very good care of the vehicle. After driving for 15 minutes i stopped at a store to get materials, when i returned and tried to start the vehicle, the engine…
ODI 10895301
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Complaint submitted in regard to fca us llc recall p41 nhtsa 14v-438 first complaint filed 12/12/2014 odi number: 10663969 on 8/19/2015, i was at the mukwonago post office to send a package. I came back out to my vehicle, started it and attempted to back out of my parking space when the steering wheel locked up and the engine shut off. Another car was on its way down the parking isle i was parked in and almost hit…
ODI 10750194
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) and 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. While driving approximately 35 mph on the highway, the vehicle…
ODI 10748753
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle will stall while idling or decelerating. Jeep must be put into park or neutral and ignition completely turned off and back on for car engine to turn over. Vehicle also has stalled while driving at approximately 35 mph, also needing to be restarted to resume function. The engine light will remain on half of the time once the vehicle has stalled and been restarted. The vehicle stalls anywhere from once to a…
ODI 10821145
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 8/10/15*cn
ODI 10722926
Engine
Bri was driving down the road in the vehicle cut off i pulled in to a parking space in fort payne alabama try to crank it again it would not crank and it done it before but it will crank back up first time they said the software second time they said it was the thermostat now they say it's the key and i can't get one because it's on backorder and they said it would take a year and its been in there for 2 month and…
ODI 10744728
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was able…
ODI 10733886
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into an embankment. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 04/08/16*lj *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10822098
Engine
I had just pulled onto a 4 lane highway when the rpm's started racing but the jeep did not accelerate it instead loss all power. I coasted to the side of the highway and just the jeep off and restarted it and called the service garage the next morning and they said it sounded like the security system had shut down the jeep. It has since did that at least 10 more times and so far every time it has been as soon as i…
ODI 10744767
Engine
While driving 60 on the highway, i suddenly had no acceleration. The check engine light did not come on, the dash lights stayed the same as while driving. I pulled over to the side of the road, put it in park, turned the key off, then started it on the first try. It then drove fine. A week and a half later, 3-3-2015, i'm sitting at a stop light, the light turns green, i accelerate, the jeep starts to move forward,…
ODI 10692116
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle turned off while in the drive position. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact also received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system);…
ODI 10683292
Engine · Power Train
Car consistently stalls when coming to a complete stop or idling. *tr
ODI 10680866
Electrical System · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive home. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 10679109
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle will shut down without warning. This happens when vehicle is idling or at speed -any speed. The engine will shut down, steering locks up and brakes shut off. Secondary systems like radio and fans will continue to operate but there is otherwise no power. This problem has been occurring on and off for two years. Dealer and mechanic both could not find solution to the problem; however, an electromagnetic field…
ODI 10676385
Engine · Power Train
I was driving late friday night (11/14)/early saturday morning (11/15) to waterford, wi from palmyra, wi and my vehicle shut off causing me to become startled, which then caused me to deviate from my lane and then was pulled over by a town of mukwonago police officer. I could have killed someone if oncoming traffic was involved! I then received a ticket for unsafe lane deviation and was taken to waukesha county jail…
ODI 10663969
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving my 2007 jeep grand cherokee (11/8/14) i was at a red light and the vehicle just cut off! I heard a beeping sound and noticed all the lights on the dash board were off while the car was in "drive". I put the car in "park" & turned the key in the "off" position--waited a few minutes & started the car again. I had my mother with me & told her about the "recall" & this was it...the ignition switch (recall…
ODI 10653890
Engine · Ignition · Service Brakes · Steering
I own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. I received a recall on a part in july of 2014. It is now april 2015. There is still no part to replace this ignition switch problem. I have children that i need to drive to and from school. This vehicle is not safe. My husband has seen now at least 3 vehicles (same make, model and year) in car accidents. These car were completely totaled. There is no fixing them. One vehicle a car…
ODI 10706664
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving down squirrel at approximately 5:40pm and going around 45-50mph when suddenly my car jerked and completely stalled and shut off. I lost all control of my car and i could not steer to go onto the grass. I immediately put my hazards on and came to a stop and restarted my car. This issue has been happening since september 1st. It has been in and out of the shop for the same issue since september 1st. It's…
ODI 10649097