Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,109 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V438000 Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V175000 Possible Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V434000 ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V415000 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 658 complaints
- Power Train 196 complaints
- Engine 170 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 77 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 60 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
Of the 1,109 complaints on file, 31 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 1,109 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has numerous recalls, primarily affecting critical systems like the ignition switch, brakes, and power train. Coupled with high owner complaints about the electrical system and power train, potential buyers should approach with caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition switch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| transfer case | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| ABS control module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| brake caliper | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Inspection of suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition switch issues
- Transmission slipping
- Brake response delays
- Unusual electrical behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.