Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was parked with the key in the on position, the vehicle shifted from the park to the neutral position. The vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The failure occurred twice. The dealer stated that there was an electrical failure in the transfer case. The vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Recall has been open for years regarding the ignition switch but Chrysler never has the part. Further, this car has numerous reports of braking issues that are sporadic and it caused me to rear-end a vehicle on nov. 2, luckily at a very low rate of speed. I let my foot off the brake to inch forward and it would not engage again when I pressed it again moments later. Mechanic couldn't replicate the issue but that is typical for Chrysler it seems.
Drove from ca to az. Turned Jeep engine off !!! Visit with son & leave trailer I had been towing. I turn ignition on put in drive never touched accelerator. Jeep speed out quickly (sudden acceleration) out of driveway towards home across street - two cars in driveway. Grabbed steering wheel veering Jeep away from home & two parked vehicles. Went down embankment and did 360. I flipped Jeep and it stopped ended up on passenger side. Neighbors & son saw entire crash. Could not breathe due to seat belt crushing chest & me being upside down. Son pulled seat belt from crushing me. Ambulance to er and no neuro on duty told could take me vegas 2 to 3 hours away. Finally went to neuro told post concussion syndrome. After little help, went to boulder co neuro center and told post concussion syndrome, ptsd and vestibular problems was in rehab therapy one month. …
Hi I am in Canada but my issue below affect dozens of vehicles I know of in the USA I see that you are investigating the 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee not going into park. I also have been having this problem with my 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo diesel with Mercedes engine as have many others who are online . I have put my car in park and had it roll away on a several occasions (more than 7). I have had my transmission rebuilt 3 times, transfer case and transmission replaced completely from another vehicle and the problem persists. It happens primarily in the winter below 30 degrees (-4c). I am not the only one with this issue and have conversations with many owners across the USA. …
The gear shift module is badly designed it uses a brush that drags along contacts to tell tranny what gear is selected. Over time though some of the conductive material starts to rub off and make connections between 2 or more of the contacts, when this happens the ECU and tranny can't tell what gear it's in and goes into limp mode 20 MPH max a very dangerous situation I'm lucky I didn't get rearended by a very pissed off semi ruck driver recently. I'm sure some one has been injured and possibly killed by this badly designed and dangerous module.. Chrysler and Benz were partners in 2007 and Benz uses a touchless ( magnetic) system much safer. Jeep just keeps on putting in same part no improvements have been made the tcb tells dealer to put in a new part. …
Complaint submitted in regard to FCA us llc recall p41 NHTSA 14v-438 first complaint filed 12/12/2014 odi number: 10663969 on 8/19/2015, I was at the mukwonago post office to send a package. I came back out to my vehicle, started it and attempted to back out of my parking space when the steering wheel locked up and the engine shut off. Another car was on its way down the parking isle I was parked in and almost hit me because the driver was anticipating that my vehicle would have kept moving. I got out of my vehicle and apologized to the young lady who had almost hit me and explained to her the situation. She said, "you should really get that fixed. You could cause an accident." I was upset, to say the least, but needed to get back to work. I started my vehicle two more times, in addition to the first attempt, and attempted to put it in gear - no success. …
The trans struggles to shift through every gear and wont shift past 3rd gear, sometimes even stalling me in traffic. Feels like it doesn't catch the next gear when accelerating. There have been times when I've been stopped at a light at an intersection and when I go to accelerate, the engine will just rev as if it's in neutral, but it's not. Therefore, the acceleration is very weak. When switching from park to drive, it either doesn't fully click into drive or it selects all gears (prnd) in which I then have to park the car and shut it off, then retry a minute later. I don't drive the vehicle as a manual so there should be no reason for it to stall, but I'm pretty sure the issue stems from the main computer in the shifter module. At times, it seems like the vehicle is expecting me to shift it from gear to gear, then it finally clicks and moves to the next gear on its own.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was a chime and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had a specialist diagnosed the vehicle. The specialist diagnosed that the control module, the pcp to the power train, and the power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V438000 (electrical system) and 13V175000 (electrical system, power train) however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, a child crossed over the driver's seat to exit the vehicle. He held the gear shift to support himself, which caused the vehicle to shift into drive. The vehicle sped down a hill and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the mechanic stated that the cable went into the shifting gear, which caused the vehicle to shift into gear without the key in the ignition. The body of the vehicle was repaired, but not the gear shift. The vehicle is still at the auto body shop. The contact would like someone from chrsyler to inspect the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 43,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at any speed, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram [phone], located at 4101 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the EGR valve was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Consumer replaced my ignition switch.
Transmission complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 196 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 18% of the model year's 1,109 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (34 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.