2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V438000Jul 21, 2014649,353 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

  This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

  Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.

• Recall 13V175000May 7, 2013295,345 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

  Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

What owners say

1. Filed Apr 9, 2026192,000 miMSElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated after the ignition switch was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System), the vehicle started making an abnormally loud sound at startup. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone; however, no diagnostic trouble code was retrieved. The vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11730123 · source
2. Filed Apr 22, 2025MICrashElectrical SystemEngineLighting

   I was pulling into the gas station to get some gas. I'm used to use a 2-ft drive so what I could not lift my left foot to put pressure on the brake I used my right foot. It slipped off the brake and after the accelerator and I hit a small Pole stopping me from going into the gas station front door. Just could have been raised up to a work accident I had a couple weeks prior.

   NHTSA complaint #11655982 · source
3. Filed Apr 9, 2025MIElectrical SystemLighting

   When I'm driving down the road my car won't shut off. I have to pull over to the side of the road turn my key completely off and take it out put it back in and start it. It takes a couple of times to get it started as I have to move the key back and forth and then it will start. I did a check engine light check. And it is saying something about a Anti-Theft ignition problem. My headlights stay on all the time and blink when it is shut off.

   NHTSA complaint #11653796 · source
4. Filed Jan 13, 2025180,000 miALTowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) by the previous owner; however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle momentarily lost automotive power and occasionally shut off while idling. The local dealer informed the contact that the parts needed to repair the…

   NHTSA complaint #11635699 · source
5. Filed Nov 19, 2024113,000 miAZElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start up after several attempts. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained with the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired…

   NHTSA complaint #11626160 · source
6. Filed Nov 9, 2022NYAirbagsElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 50 MPH, the instrument panel lost functionality and became inoperable. The contact stated that radio was also inoperable. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle overnight, it was discovered that the passenger’s side air bag had deployed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer, but the dealer was contacted by phone. The contact was informed that…

   NHTSA complaint #11492950 · source
7. Filed Sep 30, 2022NJElectrical System

   Vehicle will not start randomly. The battery has been checked, the relays and fuses have been checked, the starter has been replaced, and the fuel pump and fuel filer have been checked. The issue continues sporadically and leaves the driver stranded. There is an known issue with the ignition switch on these Jeeps as my 2008 Jeep Cherokee was recalled for this reason but there is no recall for the 2007 for this same reason.

   NHTSA complaint #11487189 · source
8. Filed May 18, 2022NYElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L when driving on roadway the rpm go up down and then the Jeep shot off and then put the vehicle in neutral and turn the key start and the vehicle up and when driving again and the start again and took the vehicle to Jeep dealer and there don’t find anything wrong.

   NHTSA complaint #11465201 · source
9. Filed Mar 14, 2022142,000 miMAElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon pushing the START button to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would be responsible for the towing expense and for the repair of the vehicle as the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000…

   NHTSA complaint #11456612 · source
10. Filed Sep 16, 2021GAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    When I am driving, all of the lights on my dash come on. Seatbelt, check engine, brakes, low tire pressure etc. The stay on for a couple of seconds. Then EVERYTHING turns off for about half a second. Gas gauge, rpm, speedometer all go down to zero, which is how it is when I turn the jeep off. While I'm still driving and going 45 mph! Then every thing turns back on. It happened about 5 months ago once. Then today it happened about 15 times as I drove home from my mother's…

    NHTSA complaint #11433258 · source
11. Filed Apr 14, 202194,500 miPAElectrical SystemEngine

    While driving the jeep on the interstate at 65 mph lost all power was able to get it to the side of the road and after a minute it restarted it has done it numerous times sometimes sitting at a traffic light sometimes driving 25 mph through town there is no warning no dash signs of anything wrong vehicle just shut off lose all power terrifying took it to a jeep dealer couldn't duplicate the problem also the radio plays and the dash display does not light up my power windows…

    NHTSA complaint #11408094 · source
12. Filed Apr 5, 2021226,000 miMIElectrical SystemEngineLighting

    I would be driving down the road and my jeep will shut off all by itself and then turn back on all while driving down the expressway doing 75mph my steering wheel and lights and breaks would all lock up then the jeep would just pop back on and then the rpm's would be really high so i would have to hit the breaks to slow way down so my jeep wouldn't blow up on me . I've taken it to like 5 mechanics and they can not figure what's wrong with it . Then also i can get in my jeep…

    NHTSA complaint #11406499 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology