2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11164085, filed 2018-12, 165,000 miles“Approximately 15 days after purchasing my brand new 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo my passenger side experienced water leaks through the grab bar. The vehicle was returned to the dealer immediately and it was 'repaired'. Approximately 9 days after that repair the same problem resurfaced in the same area. The vehicle will be returned to the dealer in the morning”
NHTSA complaint #10172094, filed 2006-10, 500 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733506, filed 2015-07, 70,000 miles“Using the grab bar on the driver's side, plastic cosmetic housing moved and was no longer stable. Upon removal of the plastic housing, we found the plastic support around the screw had split in half, allowing the unit to move when used. Grab bar is heavily used to assist getting into the vehicle. Ordered new grab bar, a dodge ram pickup owner was in Jeep parts dept, ordering one for his truck. How many more have been replaced, needs to be stronger to support the weight of a disabled person getting into the car/truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10991940, filed 2017-05, 154,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10605014, filed 2014-06, 129,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 31 | 2% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 119 | 9% |
| 2005 | 405 | 20% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 2% |
| 1998 | 68 | 7% |
| 1997 | 61 | 6% |
| 1996 | 85 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
658 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
196 complaintsEngine
170 complaintsEngine cooling
77 complaintsVehicle speed control
60 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsTires
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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