I was driving and wrecked into a sign because I was unable to stop and the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
40 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Pedals and linkages1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V434000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V415000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V493000 · Recall details
What 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact became aware that the front brakes were separating. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V168000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximate 40 MPH the braking system failed while attempting to stop causing the vehicle to drive through a busy intersection and crash into a fence. No injuries were reported and days later a police report was filed(#191013164648947). The vehicle was not towed and was still operable. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer gateway jeep/chrysler(4103 interstate 10e, orange tx) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor headaches and whiplash, and the child passenger seated in the rear sustained whiplash. Both occupants received medical attention. A police report was filed. A dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The insurance company was notified and the vehicle was towed to a facility. The contact stated that the independent source that sold her the vehicle made no mention of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system), which was related to the crash. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe14017 (electrical system). The failure mileage was not available. *dt*jb *dt consumer stated the airbag did not deploy at 45mph when her daughter hit another car.*jb *dt
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.
Vechicle was in motion brakes failed, causing front end of jeep to make contact with another vechicle appox. Speed at time of impact 60 MPH airbags failed to deploy. See also 11143877.
Uncertain but the vehicle was in motion the brakes failed to stop the vehicle making contact with another vechicle at approximately 50 MPH airbags failed to deploy. See also 11143883. *dsy *dt
Abs esb indicator light on. While driving through busy intersection, !!brake!! Red indicator came on and stopped my vehicle from moving. Was able to pull to the side of the intersection to not be hit and restart the jeep. Once restarted no lights on at all. Traction control keeps setting off on its own for no reason causing the ABS/esb lights to appear. Turn traction control off and problem still exist. Becoming unsafe and no way to figure out what is wrong.
The original problem was a battery light that came on when the car was being driven during a light rain. The solution suggested by our normal mechanic (who is very good and has serviced the car for years) was to replace the alternator and then it was noted the battery was bad. It was replaced since it was three years old. After the repair the car started to die intermittently while being driven. The car was taken back to the mechanic who check the diagnostics and said it appeared to be pointing to the ignition switch (based on their diagnostic flowchart). The mechanics service technician was able to duplicate the stalling in the vehicle when he drove it. Suggested we take back to the dealer who had replaced the ignition switch tumblers during the recall for this vehicle last november. The dealer wanted a $85 diagnostic fee to just check the switch. We received a download of the diagnostic codes which appear to be related to multiple failures of ignition modules but the dealer reported his service technician had not been able to duplicate the failure. He thought it might be the tipm but was sure it was not the switch. He was unable to tell us what the failure was and said we would have to pay for more diagnostics if he was to find out what exactly it was. I took it back to my mechanic who replaced alternator. However, as I was driving the car last saturday it died after we stopped at a railroad crossing waiting on a train and then tried to cross the tracks after the arms had gone up. The crossing t-bones into another road and a very deep bar ditch at the side of that road. The crossing was a steep incline. Almost put car in ditch. My wife would not have been able to control and stop it as I barely was able to. After reviewing other similar complaints I now believe it is the tipm. This is safety related since all safety equipment is tied to this.
I was driving on county road about 45 MPH battery light came on then ABS light then message service anti lock brake system, engine and brake light they stayed on till I got home there was also a very low humming noise when I turned off car it would not start again. In morning it started I turned it off and it will not start again. Battery and engine light on. 11/19/15 recalls for ignition switch,and reprogram final drive controller module were performed.
Questions about the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes
Does the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?
Yes, 3 recalls: 07V434000, 07V415000, 06V493000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad brakes?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (622 complaints), 2000 (438 complaints) and 2011 (331 complaints).
Other 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Electrical 658Engine 246Transmission 196Acceleration 60Steering 49Fuel system 31Airbags 29Lights 23Tires 20Driver assistance 19Visibility 19Body 14Suspension 10Wheels 8Seat belts 4Locks 3
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