2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 9, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · MI

When I'm driving down the road my car won't shut off. I have to pull over to the side of the road turn my key completely off and take it out put it back in and start it. It takes a couple of times to get it started as I have to move the key back and forth and then it will start. I did a check engine light check. And it is saying something about a Anti-Theft ignition problem. My headlights stay on all the time and blink when it is shut off.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · NC

All dashboard warning lights come on. Loss of electrical power. No headlights, no brake lights. Speedometer doesn't work, tachometer doesn't work, radio doesn't work. No power locks or windows. Anything electrical doesn't work. The battery is good. The vehicle runs. But it is unsafe. The vehicle is crap. Never buy a jeep! They are total crap

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Lights · 107,000 miles · OH

Sometimes when driving at night with the bright lights on and you pull the lever back to dim them to oncoming traffic the headlights turn off too, literally leaving you in the dark. It happened last night and has happened several times in the past. I feel this is a very dangerous and scary situation that should never happen!

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 60,940 miles · IA

The following events happened over a period of 2 weeks. When in motion on highway, instrument panel lost power, then came back on and all control panel lights lit up, then went off. While in motion on highway, instrument panel went blank--cycled on and off several times then returned to normal. When engine was off, ignition was off and key was out of ignition, lights were turned off, headlights turned on and off twice for no reason. While driving on highway on slight incline, engine lost power for a few seconds then returned to normal. Vehicle has been to a certified jeep repair shop and they could not find the problem. (see attached)

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · PA

While driving or parked with engine running all dash warning lights flash on and off any interior lights that are on turn off, radio turns off and heater/AC and fan turn off for a couple seconds then turn back on. Usually the check engine light will then stay on for a few more cycles. Engine, power steering and brakes and head lights all continue to work throughout the cycle. This will happen numerous times in one day or go for a month without doing it at all.

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 Feb 25, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 94,000 miles · VA

Started vehicle and backed out of garage. Drove down street approximately 100 yards when all lights (dome lights, instrument lights, headlights) flickered momentarily. This happened twice more in the course of 400-500 feet. Steering and control of vehicle seemed unchanged as I turned around and drove back home. The only warning lights that remained on were the esp bas and the electronic stability program (esp)/traction control system (tcs) indicator light. Service shop could not reproduce the fault, thought the problem was related to the ignition, and recommended taking the vehicle to the dealership. Dealership also could not reproduce the fault.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Electrical · 118,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated and flashed. The radio and headlights flashed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 118,500.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 49,000 miles · NC

While vehicle is in motion a front dashboard lights would flash for a while and suddenly goes dark including head lights and brake lights. This is not in any correlation with weather, temperature or road conditions. This has been happening randomly and due to safety concern we no longer use the vehicle for a family trip and we do not use the vehicle at night since all electrical components goes off while it is in motion. Per online search it appears there are numerous jeep owners experiencing the similar malfunction. This is a very serious safety issue, so why the manufacturer has not issued a recall to have this repaired?

Filed Jan 20, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 47,000 miles · VA

The lights in my dash were flashing off and on while driving the vehicle, and the sunroof kept opening and would not close. Also, when a door was opened on the vehicle, while the engine was off and no key was in, the headlights would flash, took to the dealer, they replaced the instrument cluster, problem still persist. While at the dealer they also attempted to repair the n23 recall, at that point I was advised that there were 8 software updates, which the dealer did without charge. After attempted repair of n23 recall, I was advised the 4 wheel drive in my vehicle was not functioning due the recall repair, it has been 2 months and to date chrysler has been unable to produce a part, the 4 wheel drive actuator, I contacted chrysler corporation numerous times to no avail, was advised the part is on restriction. It is dangerous!!! Especially to think your vehicle is functioning properly and its not. Chrysler has done nothing to help remedy the situation.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Lights · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the headlights and interior lights intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 28,001 miles · PA

09/29/2008 jeep taken to garage for head light failure nothing found. 03/09/2012 to 11/07/2012 all indicator light flash exterior lights flash. Been to the dealership three times for numerous days at a time they can not find anything wrong still having this problem. Really not good when it is dark out and you don't have headlights. At 15,000 and 35,000 I had to have the shift modular replaced because all the car would basically go in to neutral when being driven. I would have to pull over and turn the car off and restart it. The first time it was at the dealership for three days they could not find a problem and sent it home only to have to return 2 days later with the same problem. As I have found many people on line with these same issues makes you wonder first why these issues can't seem to be fixed, second why there has not been a recall. It is truly a miracle that no one I have heard of has been injured or killed because of these defects. When the jeep is working I love it. If I had a hope and a pray of getting a new vehicle I would trade in my paid off jeep in a heart beat so that I wouldn't have to constantly worry that it stop running or that I will be driving blind in the dark. Sadly I didn't even touch on the other electrical issues I.e. Window that had to be fixed remote keyless issues it is sad that the company doesn't do anything about these things this will be my last jeep. I feel that these problems are dangerous for me, my family and anyone that is on the road with me and other jeep owner with the same issues.