2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Brakes Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 9 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- brakes failed · 4 records
- traction control · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximate 40 mph the braking system failed while attempting to stop causing the vehicle to drive through a busy intersection and crash into a fence. No injuries were reported and days later a police report was filed(#191013164648947). The vehicle was not towed and was still operable. The cause of the failure was not determined.…
Crash reported
ODI 11301308
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor headaches and whiplash, and the child passenger seated in the rear sustained whiplash. Both occupants received medical attention. A police report was filed. A dealer was not contacted. The cause of the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11174702
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Recall has been open for years regarding the ignition switch but chrysler never has the part. Further, this car has numerous reports of braking issues that are sporadic and it caused me to rear-end a vehicle on nov. 2, luckily at a very low rate of speed. I let my foot off the brake to inch forward and it would not engage again when i pressed it again moments later. Mechanic couldn't replicate the issue but that is…
Crash reported
ODI 11151132
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Uncertain but the vehicle was in motion the brakes failed to stop the vehicle making contact with another vechicle at approximately 50 mph airbags failed to deploy. See also 11143883. *dsy *dt *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11143877
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Vechicle was in motion brakes failed, causing front end of jeep to make contact with another vechicle appox. Speed at time of impact 60 mph airbags failed to deploy. See also 11143877. *dsy
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11143883
Service Brakes
Abs esb indicator light on. While driving through busy intersection, !!brake!! Red indicator came on and stopped my vehicle from moving. Was able to pull to the side of the intersection to not be hit and restart the jeep. Once restarted no lights on at all. Traction control keeps setting off on its own for no reason causing the abs/esb lights to appear. Turn traction control off and problem still exist. Becoming…
ODI 11096747
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The original problem was a battery light that came on when the car was being driven during a light rain. The solution suggested by our normal mechanic (who is very good and has serviced the car for years) was to replace the alternator and then it was noted the battery was bad. It was replaced since it was three years old. After the repair the car started to die intermittently while being driven. The car was taken…
ODI 10908136
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I was driving on county road about 45 mph battery light came on then abs light then message service anti lock brake system, engine and brake light they stayed on till i got home there was also a very low humming noise when i turned off car it would not start again. In morning it started i turned it off and it will not start again. Battery and engine light on. 11/19/15 recalls for ignition switch,and reprogram final…
ODI 10862539
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Received a safety recall notice some time last year 2014. Called and no one was of much assistance. Said the parts were not available.they asked for my email and i never received any correspondence back. Took the jeep to the dealer as the safety recall letter stated and they said they could not help me out. No accidents yet but i am very concerned for my safety. My tps light stays on constantly. I get my tires…
ODI 10730751
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
My daughter was just driving her 2007 jeep grand cherokee and the engine cut out while driving about 70 for about 10 seconds she lost head lights brakes ect. The car then turned back on automatically before she stopped and the esp, abs, bac,traction control lights came on. This is so dangerous and seems to be s common problem. Is there a recall? If not shouldn't there be? My husband already replaced the ignition…
ODI 10726156
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
Drove from ca to az. Turned jeep engine off !!! Visit with son & leave trailer i had been towing. I turn ignition on put in drive never touched accelerator. Jeep speed out quickly (sudden acceleration) out of driveway towards home across street - two cars in driveway. Grabbed steering wheel veering jeep away from home & two parked vehicles. Went down embankment and did 360. I flipped jeep and it stopped ended up on…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10733506
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts…
ODI 10782198
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
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact inadvertently touched the key while driving and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that all power to the vehicle was lost and the brakes failed. The vehicle was able to restart. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system), but the contact was informed that the dealer…
ODI 10671424
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle slid abnormally before stopping. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,865.
ODI 10671381
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was tapped causing the vehicle to lock up and sieze. In addition, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,121. Updated…
ODI 10654575
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
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled as the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury and the driver of the other vehicle sustained a head injury, which both required medical…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10787348
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 · Service Brakes
The first incident occurred in a brief manner. The vehicle would not start, system stated that the vehicle was not in gear. I turned the key to off. Then tried again and the vehicle started. I left in the vehicle without incident several other times that day. The next day i attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. One of the attempts the brake would not depress. After several other attempts (of on to off)…
ODI 10631298
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Vehicle displays esp (electronic stability program), bas (brake assist system), abs (antilock braking system) lights in cluster, as well as service 4wd system. While these lights are active, vehicle becomes unsafe and brakes while cornering under acceleration (without touching the brakes!) and has resulted in loss of control. Issue has been repeatedly reported to dealerships and manufacturer (10 visits for this…
ODI 10821068
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
If this 2007 jeep 4w blow up. And i die. It is not worth my life. And every i call they do not the ignition switch/ p41/nhtsa 14v-438. This my 2nd notice. And i am disabled.
ODI 10782011
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Started with traction control light flashing, then it slowed vehicle felt like brakes were on, gave it more gas and got no speed increase, pressed on the brake and then it seemed to surge and speed up on its own. This was unexpected acceleration &could have lost control. After this! It went back to normal driving. Next day took a 110 mile trip traveling 70 mph on highway no issues until i arrived at destination…
ODI 10548185
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I was coming to a stop at a stoplight and everything went dead. I couldn't stop the vehicle so it had to roll to a stop. After, i could not restart it. We had to push it to the side. It was towed to dealer. The battery was checked along with the engine. They said it was the ignition switch and that there was a recall. They said they didn't have the parts then and they'd call us when in. They never did. A year goes…
ODI 10644554
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