IllustrationJEEP ACCELERATES THEN AT ABOUT 15-20MPH IT WONT ACCELERATE ANY MORE AND BOXES WILL APPEAR AROUND THE P N R D AND THEN IT WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN JERK FORWARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL GO ON. *TR
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
What owners actually said
1,108 reportsIN MAY 2008, 15308 MI ON JEEP, SLOWING FOR RED LIGHT, DIES, ALL DASH LIGHTS COM ON, NO POWER TO STEER, NO WIPERS, ETC.; STARTS BACK ON IT'S OWN. TOOK TO DEALER, NO CODE, NO RE-ACT; HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENT SINCE-SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC. NOW TRANNY PROBLEM, STARTED SEPT. 2010, 37,600 MI, CODE 750, CHANGED SOLENOID PK IN TRANNY, …
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IN MAY 2008, 15308 MI ON JEEP, SLOWING FOR RED LIGHT, DIES, ALL DASH LIGHTS COM ON, NO POWER TO STEER, NO WIPERS, ETC.; STARTS BACK ON IT'S OWN. TOOK TO DEALER, NO CODE, NO RE-ACT; HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENT SINCE-SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC. NOW TRANNY PROBLEM, STARTED SEPT. 2010, 37,600 MI, CODE 750, CHANGED SOLENOID PK IN TRANNY, NOW CODE FOR LOW PRESSURE SEND CIRCUIT, DRIVES A FEW MILES THEN GOES AND STAYS IN 4TH GEAR; 3 MONTHS AND STILL NOT DRIVABLE. NEED RECALL FOR ESM AND TBS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. CHRYSLER SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS & BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DESIGN AND COMPONENTS. THIS IS VERY DISHEARTENING SINCE BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A SMALL BIZ AND ARE STRUGGLING JUST TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN AND NOW ADD THE EXPENSE OF DIAGNOSING CHRYSLER'S PROBLEM IS JUST TOO MUCH! I WARRANTY MY WORK, WEAR & TEAR CONSIDERED, AS SHOULD CHRYSLER BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR WORSE- DIES TRYING TO GET TO OUT OF TRAFFIC. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SHIFT MODULE SUDDENLY FAILED BY SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THEN DROVE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SHIFT MODULE SUDDENLY FAILED BY SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THEN DROVE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
I HAVE A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH ABOUT 38,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ALMOST RESULTING IN A FEW ACCIDENTS. I WAS TOLD THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR A LARGE NUMBER OF JEEPS THIS YEAR-MAKE-MODEL. THE PART ALONE COSTS…
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I HAVE A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH ABOUT 38,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ALMOST RESULTING IN A FEW ACCIDENTS. I WAS TOLD THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR A LARGE NUMBER OF JEEPS THIS YEAR-MAKE-MODEL. THE PART ALONE COSTS OVER $700 AND IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER FOR OVER A MONTH. THERE ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL....THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!! *TR
VEHICLE HAS STOPPED ACCELERATING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ALL OF THE PRND LIGHTS SWITCHED TO HAVING A SQUARE AROUND THEM, NORMALLY, ONLY THE TRANSMISSION POSITION THAT YOU ARE IN WILL HAVE THE SQUARE AROUND THEM. WHILE GOING 20MPH THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING ONCE UNTIL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. HAD TO PUT ON HAZARDS AND HAD T…
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VEHICLE HAS STOPPED ACCELERATING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ALL OF THE PRND LIGHTS SWITCHED TO HAVING A SQUARE AROUND THEM, NORMALLY, ONLY THE TRANSMISSION POSITION THAT YOU ARE IN WILL HAVE THE SQUARE AROUND THEM. WHILE GOING 20MPH THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING ONCE UNTIL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. HAD TO PUT ON HAZARDS AND HAD TO TURN OFF CAR AND RESTART IT IN ORDER TO MOVE AGAIN - WAS AT LEAST 45 SECONDS WITH NO ACCELERATION AT ALL. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FIVE TIMES SO FAR. FOUR TIMES I WAS GOING BETWEEN 15-20, AND ONCE GOING 50. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON WHEN THIS OCCURS TOO. FOUR OF THE TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED I JUST MADE A TURN AND STARTED ACCELERATING, AND ONCE I WAS TRAVELING A STRAIGHT PATH.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN EXIT AND ALSO FAILED TO SECURE THE BELT PROPERLY. SOMETIMES, IT STUCK AND HAD TO EFFORT TO RELEASE THE BELT PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. NOW, THE SEAT BELT RETURNED SAME PROBLEM AS ORIGINAL. I HAVE TO PAY 100 DOLLARS UNDER CONTRACT TO REPLACE IT. IT MAY LAST FOR A …
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SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN EXIT AND ALSO FAILED TO SECURE THE BELT PROPERLY. SOMETIMES, IT STUCK AND HAD TO EFFORT TO RELEASE THE BELT PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. NOW, THE SEAT BELT RETURNED SAME PROBLEM AS ORIGINAL. I HAVE TO PAY 100 DOLLARS UNDER CONTRACT TO REPLACE IT. IT MAY LAST FOR A YEAR BEFORE HAVE TO REPLACE AGAIN AND AGAIN. I WENT TO USED CAR LOT AND SAW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND FOUND OUT THE SEAT BELT WAS LOOSE AND UNABLE TO RETRACT PROPERLY. *TR
THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN LOSES POWER AND ALL THE PRND12 LIGHT UP. SOME DAYS IT WON'T GO INTO DRIVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DROPS INTO DRIVE. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IF YOU SLOW DOWN, YOU CAN'T SPEED UP AGAIN, LIKE YOU HAVE NO ACCELERATION. ONCE IN A WHILE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT WILL GO OFF AGAIN, MOST OF T…
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THE CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN LOSES POWER AND ALL THE PRND12 LIGHT UP. SOME DAYS IT WON'T GO INTO DRIVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DROPS INTO DRIVE. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IF YOU SLOW DOWN, YOU CAN'T SPEED UP AGAIN, LIKE YOU HAVE NO ACCELERATION. ONCE IN A WHILE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT WILL GO OFF AGAIN, MOST OF THE TIME YOU HAVE NO NOTICE THAT ANYTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN, YOU JUST LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I SEE A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE FILING COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY MORE THAT ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THEN SLOWLY PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN. GAUGES STOPPED WORKING THEN SUDDENLY CAME BACK ON. VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WITH SHIFTING AND CAR FELT VERY SLUGGISH. OCCURRED 3-4 TIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT RECREATE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM DESPITE MANY ONL…
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WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THEN SLOWLY PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN. GAUGES STOPPED WORKING THEN SUDDENLY CAME BACK ON. VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WITH SHIFTING AND CAR FELT VERY SLUGGISH. OCCURRED 3-4 TIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT RECREATE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM DESPITE MANY ONLINE REPORTS OF THE EXACT SAME INCIDENT. *TR
I HAVE A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, IN THE DARK, MY HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF. REALIZING WHAT AN EXTREME DANGER THE JEEP WAS TO ME AND ALL OTHERS ON THE ROAD I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO…
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I HAVE A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, IN THE DARK, MY HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF. REALIZING WHAT AN EXTREME DANGER THE JEEP WAS TO ME AND ALL OTHERS ON THE ROAD I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE JEEP. ITS HAPPENED ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AFTER AND EVERY INSTANCE I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION NOR A DIAGNOSIS. *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
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.