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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4GR48K06C142965 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 40

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1J4GR48K06C•••••• 2007 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 7.6× more complaints than the average 2007 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (40 vs 5).

40on this build
968on the model
185builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Electrical System 29 Power Train 7 Engine 5 Service Brakes 4

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Service Brakes crash Jul 2010
I have wrecked this jeep two times due to the brakes not functioning as the should in both instances the dash board lights and gauges all shut down prior too the accidents I have had numerous mechanics find nothing, problem still persists done all I can and I am basically going…
Electrical System Jun 2024
I am experiencing so many problems with my jeep. It shift out of gear then start shutting down. Lights appear all across the dash board. At times, I have difficulty in shifting gear.The clutch slip and I get this burning smell. Then engine light comes on. It slow to move after…
Engine Jul 2018
The contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning indicators illuminated. The contact waited for a brief moment and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure…
Power Train Apr 2018
Takata recall sensor goes off while driving and no air bag deployment
Vehicle Speed Control Oct 2015
Speed control acceleration. Driving on interstate returning from vacation, cruise was set at 70mph. When approaching a slower vehicle, cruise was deactivated and reactivated when pass was completed. When reactivated the cruise control would not stop accelerating. This has…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GR48K06C142965 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.