2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,478
- 29 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 645 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 47 reported crashes · 36 injuries · 15 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#174
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Jeep median
+970
median 508 across 163 Jeep records
Vs 2005-2009
+1,209
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
44%
Electrical System: 645 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 645
- ENGINE 169
- POWER TRAIN 154
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 60
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 51
2 recalls on record for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 14V438000 · 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then de
- NHTSA 13V175000 · 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 1,478 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (645 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (645), engine (169), power train (154), vehicle speed control (60). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.