Drive System
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.
What Owners Say
"Transfer case assembly failed to go between neutral and 4 wd. Replaced Actuator Motor"
J P., OH (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7-L V8)"Failure of the drive system due to recall which reset computer. Dealer replaced numerous components due to drive system switching into neutral or safe-mode"
Anonymous, MD (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0-L V6 diesel)"Vehicle would not shift into 4 low due to bad connection in electrical switch on top of rear axle. Cleaned switch and reset codes to fix the problem."
Ralph B., BC (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0-L V6 diesel)"Pinion bearing of front differential bad- vibrated. Chrysler dealer discovered nearly all the internal differential repair parts and also the complete front differential assembly had been discontinued by Chrysler and none were available. Dealer co"
Rick I., CA (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0-L V6 diesel)"The total rear went in the Jeep with only 66000 mi. It is kept in excellent repair always by the dealer where it was purchased"
Anonymous, NJ (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.7-L V8)"At approximately 170000 km had to replace all bearings in the rear differential due to failure of the rear pinion bearing"
Ralph B., BC (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0-L V6 diesel)"Rear differential replaced."
Anonymous, VA (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.7-L V6)"Bearing failure in the rear differential, and rear differential lock solenoid failure."
Ralph B., BC (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0-L V6 diesel)"Diesel engine had been replaced due to incorrect oil change by mechanic at 112,000 miles. Due to the continual problems the drive shaft completely falling apart was motivated to replace w/ Toyota"
Anonymous, CO (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0-L V6 diesel)"Both rear axle wheel bearings started to leak which contaminated the breaks and parking brakes"
Philip O., AZ (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7-L V8)"Electronic shift module failed and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, PA (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7-L V6)"2 problem w/modules and one w/starter"
Glenn L., PA (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7-L V8)"ESP, BAS and traction control lights illuminated on dash. Dignosis was clock spring/steering angle sensor ASM needs replacing. Part has been on national back order for 3 years"
Anonymous, MD (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7-L V6)"Can't put it in 4x4 low and there is a "service 4x4 system" warning on the information display. Brought it to the dealer to get checked and was told the transfer case motor needed to be replaced. I haven't replaced it yet because I have been reading on various websites that it might be electrical. I might take the transfer case motor out myself and do some testing"
Anonymous, BC (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0-L V6 diesel)"Loud banging and then reduced power caused visit to service dept."
Anonymous, NH (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7-L V8)
"lost 4 wheel drive in winter"
Anonymous, ON (2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.0-L V6 diesel)