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2007 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,478 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,478
Crashes
47
Fires
15
Recalls
7
TSBs
66
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,478 complaints, 47 crashes, 15 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls shuts off while driving

10 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

not shifting properly

10 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
3

blown engine

6 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

engine wont turn overwont start

5 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
5

check engine light on

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

645 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

173
0–30K
250
30–60K
249
60–90K
196
90–120K
125
120–150K
63
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (250 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (645 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical645 (44%)
Engine220 (15%)
Drivetrain154 (10%)
Speed Control60 (4%)
Steering48 (3%)
Other39 (3%)
Brakes36 (2%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission34 (2%)

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 645 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 220 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 154 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
06
39
07
35
08
27
09
72
10
88
11
87
12
154
13
210
14
494
15
90
16
30
17
53
18
37
19
24
20
10
21
10
22
1
23
3
24
10
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

06V493000Feb 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

07V415000Oct 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

07V434000Oct 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

09E039000Oct 2009

SUSPENSION

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

AQ10001ClosedOpened Nov 2010 · closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PE14017ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Dec 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,478

Class avg

456

3.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,478 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the electrical, with 645 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,478 complaints, 47 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Based on 1056 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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