2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 18, 2018 · Brakes · 129,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 89,100 miles · CA

When vehicle goes over a small or large bump, a dashboard light cluster indicates to service 4wd system and is accompanied by ABS, traction control, and esp bas warning lights. Abs is noticeably disabled when this light cluster appears. The indications usually last a few minutes before going away. This has been occurring for approximately the last 18,000 miles. When brought up at the dealership during routine maintenance, I am told they can find nothing wrong with the vehicle. On this last occasion, I lost full braking authority and was luckily able to gradually slow down and pull over to the freeway shoulder while applying the emergency brake. When the vehicle was shut off and turned back on the indications went away and braking was restored. Obviously, this creates a very dangerous situation.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 129,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · CT

Vehicle displays esp (electronic stability program), bas (brake assist system), ABS (antilock braking system) lights in cluster, as well as service 4wd system. While these lights are active, vehicle becomes unsafe and brakes while cornering under acceleration (without touching the brakes!) and has resulted in loss of control. Issue has been repeatedly reported to dealerships and manufacturer (10 visits for this issue spread across 2 dealerships, and 4 cases have been opened with jeep directly). Issue continues to be diagnosed as a failed brake light switch, and switch is replaced. New switch works for 3-6 weeks before failing again, rendering vehicle unsafe. One example of this issue resulting in the vehicle loosing traction occured in november 2015 while going on a circular highway entrance ramp with the warning lights illuminated. Half way thru the turn, while gently accelerating, the rear brakes completely locked up causing the vehicle to skid onto the muddy shoulder. In january of 2016 a similar incident occured while going up a snowy hill (road curves while going uphill) resulting in the vehicle loosing traction and going into a snowbank.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the interior lighting, instrument panel, and rear lights would flash on and off. The engine light remained illuminated after the failure. Also, the contact mentioned that the traction control and ABS would fail to reengage after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the manufacturer had yet to implement a remedy to deter the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Electrical · CT

2007 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated for years he experienced a problem with the dashboard warning lights blinking, such as the ABS, seat belt, air bag, tcs, esp, etc. They would blink once a week and lasted for a few minutes. The even was followed by a steady malfunction indicator light. The light would go off by itself within 24-48 hours. The consumer received recall # 14v438000 months ago and never received a follow-up letter as the first letter stated. *jb updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/25/2017

Filed Jun 27, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 135,000 miles · NV

Received a safety recall notice some time last year 2014. Called and no one was of much assistance. Said the parts were not available.they asked for my email and I never received any correspondence back. Took the jeep to the dealer as the safety recall letter stated and they said they could not help me out. No accidents yet but I am very concerned for my safety. My tps light stays on constantly. I get my tires checked frequently to fix the issue and everytime I go, I am told my tires are fine. As I was driving, all ABS and traction lights go off, making it very difficult to brake safely. I was told my serpentine belt had to be replaced. I had this issue fixed last year, and it was not inexpensive. It has been less than a year and already the problem shows up again. I feel very unsafe driving and I feel this is a recall issue that needs to be addressed. I would appreciate it if someone would contact me regarding this problem and help me out so that I can feel safe while driving.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 98,000 miles · CT

My daughter was just driving her 2007 jeep grand cherokee and the engine cut out while driving about 70 for about 10 seconds she lost head lights brakes ect. The car then turned back on automatically before she stopped and the esp, ABS, bac,traction control lights came on. This is so dangerous and seems to be s common problem. Is there a recall? If not shouldn't there be? My husband already replaced the ignition switch regulatorabout two months ago because the lights were going on and off. That repair seemed to have fixed the issue. The serpentine belt is also squeaking like crazy. It has been. Replaced twice. First with an inexpensive belt then with a certified belt.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was still not available. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding the fact that the ABS light, traction control light, air bag light, and steering light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer stated that there was no timeframe for the repair. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/8/15*cn the consumer's vehicle loss power while on the freeway. Updated 9/15/2015

Filed Jan 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CT

I cannot remember the exact dates 1- vehicle would not start intermittently - throttle control modular replaced 2- vehicle would not start starter replaced 3- all dash warning lights keep going on and off vehicle lost power - engine light stayed on wiring and wiring harness replaced. 4- all warning lights kept going on and off lost power - engine light finally stayed on dealer just reset the computer. 5-all warning light went on lost power again then ABS esp traction control lights on - broken wire fixed in the wiring that was replaced. 6-all warning lights just went on again vehicle has 58k miles lost power now ABS esp and traction control lights are on.

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 66,000 miles · TN

Started with traction control light flashing, then it slowed vehicle felt like brakes were on, gave it more gas and got no speed increase, pressed on the brake and then it seemed to surge and speed up on its own. This was unexpected acceleration &could have lost control. After this! It went back to normal driving. Next day took a 110 mile trip traveling 70 MPH on highway no issues until I arrived at destination pulled into driveway and put in park and several warning lights came on ABS, esp, bas, &traction control light flashing & service 4 wheel drive... I had no problems until I stopped... When I started up to return home all the above lights stayed on backed up out of driveway , when I put it in drive and gave it gas it started to make a bad grinding sound like metal on metal a clunking sound and did no't respond to fuel peddle. I increased speed then I felt it release like park brake being released... It drove normal back home dash lights still on,... 110 mile trip doing 70 most of the way... At home I used the built in vehicle scanner and got code u1417 which indicates front left wheel sensor... I replaced both sides same grinding sound, replaced the 2 back sensor... Now I have no lights on dash and no grinding clunking sounds no sounds at all. But when I drive I get the traction control light flashing giving it gas I can no't accelerate above 25 MPH ,seems to release at lower speeds below 25mph but it feels like the brakes are on and something it decreasing engine power... This is a dangerous problem! When I pulled unto traffic and I could no't get up to speed I almost got into a broadside accident... I thought I had fixed the problem tested it in my driveway no dash lights on ,and no grinding or clunking sound so what is it now? ... Is it some traction control problem seems to be a fathom problem a lot of jeep owners are having!!