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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lights Problems

8 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Fires
Jan 2009Dec 2013
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Lights Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
FireFiled: Jun 2025

While driving, your vehicle's brakes failed to stop the car, causing you to crash into a sign. Shortly after the crash, a fire started under the hood of your vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11664773
highEXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2021

During a vehicle inspection, several issues were discovered: your Jeep has a small gas leak, your turn signal lights aren't working, your brake lights aren't working, and your vehicle is showing emission system and diagnostic faults. These problems should be addressed to ensure safe operation and pass emissions testing.

NHTSA #: 11431018
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2017

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!

NHTSA #: 11002581
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2015

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ALL THE PANEL OR DASH LIGHTS (OIL, ENGINE,TIRE, BRAKE ETC) GO ON AND OFF AND THE CAR LOSE POWER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA #: 10781885
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2014

WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEED THE ENGINE RPM DROP FROM ABOUT 600 RPM TO 300 OR 400 RPM AND THEN STALLS. THIS HAPPENED 11 TIME IN 2010 AND THEN FINAL DISAPPEARED. IT NOW HAPPEN IN 4 TIMES SINCE 24 MARCH 2014. TWICE IT HAPPENED IN NORTHERN NJ AS I TRIED TO ENTER THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, ONCE IN A SHIOPPING MALL AND TWO WEEKS AGO AS I WAS TURN OFF THE MAIN ROAD INTO MY STREET. RECENTLY I HAVE WRITTEN THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM BUT I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED EVEN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE AN EXPENSIVE ANALYSIS DONE. WHEN THIS WAS DONE IN 2010 THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO SEE IT HAPPEN. I HAD IT HAPPEN 1000 FT FROM THEIR FACILITY, BUT THEY REFUSED SEE THE VEHICLE UNLESS IT WAS TOWED. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY WHEN IT OCCURS TURNING ON TO A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY. *TR

NHTSA #: 10594718
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2013

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.

NHTSA #: 10556530
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2009

2007 AND NEWER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND LAREDO HAS A PROGRAMMING DEFECT IN THE BRAKE LIGHTS. IF FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE, REMOVED THEN QUICKLY REAPPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME BACK ON. ONLY THE THIRD/CENTER BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON SO YOU STILL AT LEAST HAVE THE TAILLIGHTS. BUT NO RIGHT OR LEFT BRIGHT BRAKE LIGHT. DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM ON ALL UNITS IN THEIR STOCK. CHRYSLER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM BUT IS DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. I SOLD THE VEHICLE LAST MONTH AS I WON'T DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHTS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10255939
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2008

JEEP DISCONTINUED AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP LEVEL POSITION SYSTEM DURING EARLY OF 2007 WITHOUT EXPLAINING. EVERYTIME, I TOW AND THEN HEADLAMP HAD BLINDED SEVERAL INCOMING VEHICLES. IT WAS IRRESPONSIBLE FOR CHRYSLER DO THAT SITUATION. I WAS TOLD DUE SHORTAGE OF PARTS AND THEY DECIDED TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION BY DISCONTINUED FOR A TEMPORARY BASIS. I FEEL THEY SHOULD PUT THE SYSTEM BACK ON 2007 MODELS FOR SAFETY PURPOSE DURING TOWING. *TR

NHTSA #: 10220863

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