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1J8GR48K07C••••••2007 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 6.1× more complaints than the average 2007 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (32 vs 5).
32on this build
968on the model
185builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 23Power Train 12Vehicle Speed Control 3Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainfireMar 2011
The contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front drive shaft at the transmission failed. The drive shaft hit the ground and the other half of the differential joint caught on fire. There were no injuries and the police were not called. The…
Electrical SystemSep 2018
The fuse box under hood is labeled incorrectly and on the cover states spare fuses in cavity 29 and 30. However, it is acctually the airbags which is why it is in a yellow safety holder and also the original manual that comes with the jeep states that it is the airbag. However…
SuspensionMar 2018
Transfer case, suspension and ignition switch seems to be causing major issues after 105,000 miles and the "warranty" just ended just before all these issues started happening. When tried to start once the engine shuttered then turned off. Started up after that, but then it has…
Air BagsMar 2015
The contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
EngineJan 2014
The contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and went into limp mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed but the contact personally replaced the electronic shift module. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The…
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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 1J8GR48K07C540331 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.