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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the engine warning light illuminated. The contact received a 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…
ODI 10669284
Engine
I received an 'important safety recall' (p41) in september 2014. The notice indicated that the necessary part was not available and i would receive notice when it was. I have not yet received that notice. I tried calling and was told to hold to speak with a rep - i have held for a very very long time and no one answers. If this is a safety issue, i need it taken care of immediately. My grandchildren will be in that…
ODI 10730682
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving at highway speed when i accidently touched the key in the ignition switch. The engine died and i coasted to the roadside where i restarted the engine. I had received the recall notice sent by chrysler and had followed the directions contained in the notice, so notified them of the incident. About a month later the same thing occurred but this time i did not touch the key. This time it happened while i…
ODI 10743353
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. When the key was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the parts for repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10734683
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While accelerating the vehicle lost power and the prndl lights all illuminated. After a few seconds power resumed. This has happened several times and the check engine light has come on. We have been told its error code u0404 and the electronic shift module needs to be replaced. It appears this is a very common occurrence for this year vehicle. It is a safety concern because if it happened during high traffic times…
ODI 10644435
Engine · Service Brakes
2007 grand cherokee repeatedly lost engine power, power steering and braking. Unclear on loss of airbags. Vehicle taken to bob caldwell jeep dealership in columbus, oh. We were informed that no recall existed for that year/model. When we returned home we received notification for chrysler regarding details of recall. Immediately called dealership and they were like "oh, that recall". They had given us a $4000 quote…
ODI 10640485
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the dealer refused to schedule an appointment for two weeks due to the volume of repairs that needed to be performed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10888584
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo engine stalled out while trying to accelerate when red light turned green. Loss of engine power, power steering and loss of braking. Received a recall (# p41) for a faulty ignition switch in september 2014 for this problem. Engine has been cutting off intermittently since august 2014 while either trying to accelerate from a dead stop or while trying to make a turn. Chrysler said to…
ODI 10680716
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the service engine sensor illuminated intermittently on several occasions. The contact also mentioned that while traveling at any speed, the vehicle suddenly hesitated, drastically reduced speed and stalled multiple times. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the authorized…
ODI 10640591
Engine
I had received a notice in the mail regarding a recall on my jeep. I have called multiple dealerships and have been told that the parts haven't even been distributed yet. When i called again recently i was told the parts weren't even made yet and to make sure nothing heavy was hanging from my keys. Use my car everyday and i'm concerned for my safety. There has been multiple times were the car has shut off on my and/…
ODI 10662703
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the engine was suddenly engulfed in flames. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was driven approximately five minutes prior to the failure. The fire department extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would send an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The approximate failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10622235
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated repeatedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10679992
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10663344
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving on route 50 going 65mph. This vehicle is a quad 4x4 automatic / stick shift manual, which was in my favor. When i realized the vehicle was shutting down i had to think quickly what my next steps would be. I started to get over to the right side of the road and brake, because the vehicle was shutting down the power brakes where going out and i could not brake completely. The vehicle was still moving and…
ODI 10610907
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the engine stalled and several attempts had to be made before the vehicle could be restarted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10643091
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to shake and swerve from side to side uncontrollably. The contact crashed the vehicle into the left expressway wall. The vehicle spun around and crashed into the right side of the expressway wall. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The failure was due to the engine…
Crash reported
ODI 10633289
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Numerous times i've been driving and my car has lost power and i've had to restart the engine. Sometimes it takes a while for my car to start on the first turn of the key. The start gets dragged on. Sometimes all my check engine lights come on with every other lights as well. Several times i have to wait then start the car and it will turn on. Besides the car completely turning off while i'm driving, now my car…
ODI 10655270
Engine
The diesel engine jeep put in grand cherokees, the 3.0 litre mercedes-benz engine, has a "swirl valve" problem and has since it turned 75,000 miles. It causes the car to not accelerate properly and is very dangerous when pulling out into traffic and going up hills. It also makes the gas mileage to plummet. Repairs were told to me by the dealer to be $5,800. We cannot afford to repair this car. The dealer told us the…
ODI 10875483
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle became very difficult to steer without warning and the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was made aware of recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical). However, the part needed was…
ODI 10637060
Engine
Happened 3 times. Only ignition key on key ring. Car shut off when pushing gas peddle after coming to a stop at a neighborhood stop sign. Coasted to other side of intersection, turned off key and restarted. Car shut off after pushing gas peddle, making left hand turn after light gave green arrow to enter a freeway on ramp. Pulled off to side of freeway ramp turned off key and restarted. Car shut off after stopping…
ODI 10745643
Electrical System · Engine
In may of 2014 i replaced my starter because when i would attempt to start my vehicle it would crank but the engine would not turn over. The condition persisted even after putting on an new starter. I eventually went to a jeep dealer and they were unable to remedy the problem. I received a recall notice from chrysler about p41/nhtsa 14v-438 recall but was not given a time frame as to when i would be able to take the…
ODI 10662648
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and was able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10633525
Engine · Structure
Every time it rains the jeep wont start been to the garage twice they all think its the starter but then you let it sit once its all dry it fires right up so no one is sure why and what's happening but happens every rain storm. *tr
ODI 10605014
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred when the key was encountered while in drive. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The contact also stated that the part for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was n ot available. The part was not available since…
ODI 10712173
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the electric turbo warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the intake manifold swirl valves and motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,000.
ODI 10579135