2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · 177,000 miles · WI

When attempting to start the (parked) car, when the key is turned everything turns on (radio, dashboard lights, seats ect) like it normally would start but the engine doesn't turn over or crank at all... When all the other lights go off the engine and oil light remain on. No clicking sound whatsoever, but I believe you can hear the fuel pump kick in. When the key is turned to the off position after it won't start, the accessories will occasionally stay on (such as the the seat when it has the easy entry option selected will stay in the driving position). Nothing seems to make it start. Jumping the battery does nothing. Putting it in neutral to start doesn't do anything. It's usually just a matter of time before it decides to start again... Sometimes hours, sometimes days. When taken to the dealership they can never diagnose the issue because they are unable to duplicate the issue. For whatever reason, possibly just a coincidence, replacing the battery in the key fob seems to delay the issue from happening again for a few months. Although this may not seem like a straight forward safety issue, the problem has left me stranded at a gas station in the middle of winter while being 8-1/2 months pregnant and most recently left me stranded with my 8 month old baby. I should also note that this problem never occurred until some time after the last recall was resolved.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that that the key fob was not locking and unlocking the vehicle, the key was being stuck in the on position and it was difficult to turn off. In addition, the vehicle stalled when making a left or right turn. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Electrical · VA

2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall notice 14v‑438. *smd the consumer stated on july 28, 2015, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where he was charged $850.35 for a replacement of a skim and two key fobs. The consumer was informed, the recall problem was still not fixed, due to lack of parts.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. After removing the key from the ignition, the vehicle continued to run. The vehicle was eventually able to turn off by utilizing the key fob to lock the doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 200 miles · WV

The day after I bought the brand new 2007 jeep grand cherokee diesel, I unlocked the doors with the key fob, opened a couple of the doors and loaded my luggage, then I did the key sequence on the keyfob (lock+panic) to turn off the beep when you lock the car. After all this I tried to start it (correct starting procedure - wait for glow light to go out) and the starter cranked the engine with no firing at all. I repeat and wait 5 times over about 5 minutes, it failed to start each time. Finally after I have waited about 2 more minutes, I tried again and it fired right up like it is supposed to. I am concerned the car could fail to start again. Updated 01-16-08.