2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivetrain & axles problems
156 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 156 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 146 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 24 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 146 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front drive shaft at the transmission failed. The drive shaft hit the ground and the other half of the differential joint caught on fire. There were no injuries and the police were not called. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to further assess the failure. The contact was awaiting a ruling from the insurance company and the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that she attempted to shift to the park position but was unable to do so. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had to be shifted into the neutral position and apply the emergency brake in order to park it. The manufacturer was notified and stated they had received several complaints but a recall had not been issued at that time. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 662 complaints
- Engine 247 complaints
- Cruise control 60 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Transmission 40 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints