IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 726.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1030–25K
14325–50K
16350–75K
13375–100K
152100–150K
46150K+
740 reports with mileage · 368 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 658 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 196 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 169 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
31 crash reports11 fire reports15 injury reports
Engine complaints
169 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASION…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND ONLY DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED ALL EIGHT CONTROL MODULES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 50 GOING 65MPH. THIS VEHICLE IS A QUAD 4X4 AUTOMATIC / STICK SHIFT MANUAL, WHICH WAS IN MY FAVOR. WHEN I REALIZED THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING DOWN I HAD TO THINK QUICKLY WHAT MY NEXT STEPS WOULD BE. I STARTED TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BRAKE, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING DOWN THE POWER …
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I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 50 GOING 65MPH. THIS VEHICLE IS A QUAD 4X4 AUTOMATIC / STICK SHIFT MANUAL, WHICH WAS IN MY FAVOR. WHEN I REALIZED THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING DOWN I HAD TO THINK QUICKLY WHAT MY NEXT STEPS WOULD BE. I STARTED TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BRAKE, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING DOWN THE POWER BRAKES WHERE GOING OUT AND I COULD NOT BRAKE COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING AND I WAS ABOUT 200 YARDS AWAY FROM MY EXIT AND THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WAS WINDING AROUND TOWARD THE OFF RAMP AND GETTING SMALLER FOR ME TO DRIVE ON. I REALIZED THAT I WAS NOT ABLE STOP THE VEHICLE BY USING THE FLOOR BRAKE THEN THE FEAR FACTOR SET IN. IN MY MIND THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS PULL THE STICK SHIFT HANDBRAKE AND QUICKLY PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK THEN I WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL AND SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS ORDEAL HAPPENED AT 4:20PM YESTERDAY AND BY THE TIME WE TOWED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO THE GENERAL SALES MANAGER, SI FAIGE, ON SITE AT DARCARS IN NEW CARROLLTON, MD WHAT ALL TRANSPIRED ON THE ROAD IN THE UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT THEY SOLD US, HE DIDN'T WANT TO HEAR ANY OF IT. *TR
EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE JEEP WONT START BEEN TO THE GARAGE TWICE THEY ALL THINK ITS THE STARTER BUT THEN YOU LET IT SIT ONCE ITS ALL DRY IT FIRES RIGHT UP SO NO ONE IS SURE WHY AND WHAT'S HAPPENING BUT HAPPENS EVERY RAIN STORM. *TR
I PURCHASED MY JEEP A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO USED. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT. FIRST IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SINCE THE CAR WOULD RANDOMLY SHUTTER, WOULD NOT WANT TO START OR JUST TURNED OFF. BATTERY WAS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES, SINCE IT WOULD LEAVE STRANDED AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE EN…
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I PURCHASED MY JEEP A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO USED. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT. FIRST IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SINCE THE CAR WOULD RANDOMLY SHUTTER, WOULD NOT WANT TO START OR JUST TURNED OFF. BATTERY WAS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES, SINCE IT WOULD LEAVE STRANDED AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SOLUTION TO WHAT IT CAN BE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN MY CAR, AND I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON, THERE IS A LOUD HUM OR PROPELLING SOUND COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. WHEN I COME TO A STOP YOU CAN FEEL THE CAR SHAKE WHEN THE NOISE HAPPENS. *TR
WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEED THE ENGINE RPM DROP FROM ABOUT 600 RPM TO 300 OR 400 RPM AND THEN STALLS. THIS HAPPENED 11 TIME IN 2010 AND THEN FINAL DISAPPEARED. IT NOW HAPPEN IN 4 TIMES SINCE 24 MARCH 2014. TWICE IT HAPPENED IN NORTHERN NJ AS I TRIED TO ENTER THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, ONCE IN A SHIOPPING MALL AND TWO…
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WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEED THE ENGINE RPM DROP FROM ABOUT 600 RPM TO 300 OR 400 RPM AND THEN STALLS. THIS HAPPENED 11 TIME IN 2010 AND THEN FINAL DISAPPEARED. IT NOW HAPPEN IN 4 TIMES SINCE 24 MARCH 2014. TWICE IT HAPPENED IN NORTHERN NJ AS I TRIED TO ENTER THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, ONCE IN A SHIOPPING MALL AND TWO WEEKS AGO AS I WAS TURN OFF THE MAIN ROAD INTO MY STREET. RECENTLY I HAVE WRITTEN THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM BUT I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED EVEN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE AN EXPENSIVE ANALYSIS DONE. WHEN THIS WAS DONE IN 2010 THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO SEE IT HAPPEN. I HAD IT HAPPEN 1000 FT FROM THEIR FACILITY, BUT THEY REFUSED SEE THE VEHICLE UNLESS IT WAS TOWED. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY WHEN IT OCCURS TURNING ON TO A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY. *TR
I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2013. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JANUARY 2014 IN HEAVY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS AT ABOUT 50MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED THE KEY OFF THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THERE SEEM…
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I TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2013. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JANUARY 2014 IN HEAVY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS AT ABOUT 50MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED THE KEY OFF THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THERE SEEMED TO BE NO ADVERSE EFFECTS THEREAFTER SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A RANDOM EVENT. THEN ONE WEEK LATER DRIVING ON A LIGHTLY TRAFFICKED HIGHWAY IN WY AT ABOUT 60MPH, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE ENGINE AGAIN SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND AGAIN I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SHOULDER AND SWITCHED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN RESTART IT. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I HAD MY LOCAL MECHANIC CHECK THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD HIM CHECK THE COMPUTER FOR FAULTS. AFTER THE CHECKUP I THOUGHT THE ISSUE WAS SETTLED. THEN IN MARCH DRIVING DOWN A WINDING MOUNTAIN ROAD NEAR BOISE ID THE ENGINE AGAIN SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND I STEERED TO THE ROAD SIDE WHERE I SWITCHED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT. THERE AFTER I READ ABOUT THIS ISSUE CONCERNING SOME JEEP MODELS. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN THE JEEP WEBSITE AND IT SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR IT. I WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER IN HOPES THERE IS A RESOLUTION FOR THIS SEEMINGLY CHRONIC SERIOUS PROBLEM. *JS
THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST SUDDENLY SHUTDOWN, I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED JUST A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE INCIDENT BUT DRIVING TO DIFFERENT STATE. SINCE THEN, IT HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND SINCE THERE IS NO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. IT WOULD STALL AT ANY SPEED, TEMPER…
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THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST SUDDENLY SHUTDOWN, I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED JUST A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE INCIDENT BUT DRIVING TO DIFFERENT STATE. SINCE THEN, IT HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND SINCE THERE IS NO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. IT WOULD STALL AT ANY SPEED, TEMPERATURE OR ANY CONDITION. I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY STALL AT THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME. ALTHOUGH IT WOULD START RIGHT AWAY BUT SOMETIMES IT TAKE 3-4 TIMES TO TURN OVER. I HOPE CHRYSLER WOULD FIND A FIX FOR THIS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC TURBO WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SWIRL VALVES AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC TURBO WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SWIRL VALVES AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
AS I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK JERKED REAL HARD WHICH ALMOST KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF ME AND I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, SPEED, I WAS UNABLE TO START THE TRUCK. I HAD TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER IN MORNING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND START IT OVER AGAIN I HAD TO DO THIS 2 TIMES BEFOR…
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AS I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK JERKED REAL HARD WHICH ALMOST KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF ME AND I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING, SPEED, I WAS UNABLE TO START THE TRUCK. I HAD TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER IN MORNING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND START IT OVER AGAIN I HAD TO DO THIS 2 TIMES BEFORE IT STARTED. PROCEEDED TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC AND IT JERKED AGAIN THIS TIME IT STOPPED RUNNING AND STARTED CLICKING ALL BY ITSELF UNTIL I STOPPED THE TRUCK AND TURNED IT OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND IT VERY DANGEROUS AND FROM THE LOOKS OF THINGS THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR JEEP. *TR
Official recalls
514V438000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
Jul 21, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
13V175000 · Electrical System; Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
May 7, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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Electrical System
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence: 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.
07V434000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Sep 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
07V415000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
06V493000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE14017 · Air Bag Non-deployment
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Dec 23, 2014
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:ignition; Electrical System:ignition:module; Electrical System:ignition:switch
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
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Electrical System:ignition
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
Electrical System:ignition:module
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.