TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT…
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems
moderate 577 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
577
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 2/24/15*CN
SHORTLY AFTER MY HUSBAND GOT HOME WE HEARD SOMEONE HONKING THEIR HORN OUTSIDE OF OUR APARTMENT, SO WE LOOKED AND OUR VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. IT WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING WHEN IT HAPPENED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A…
IAM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STARTING IT'S NOT THE BATTERY ALL LIGHTS RADIO AND HEAT WORK BUT CAR WILL NOT START I HAVE LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER JEEP OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND STILL NO RECALL WHY????? OBVIOUSLY NOT OWNERS FAULT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. ON NOVEMBER 23, 2015, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAREDO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6320 BOB BULLOCK LOOP, LAREDO, TX 78041, (956) 465-1806) WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURR…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 577 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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