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2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the petrol Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee first registered in 2007 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 126 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 126 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

126MOTs of 2007 petrol cars, done in 2023–2025
71%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
5,800typical miles a year
43%had brakes flagged

Common 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    43% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    42% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    26% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    19% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    12% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    10% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012151Brakes 30%
2011127Brakes 35%
2010417Suspension 46%
2009348Suspension 47%
2008466Suspension 55%
2006931Suspension 50%
2005454Suspension 51%
2004367Suspension 53%
2003332Suspension 52%
2002202Suspension 46%
2001189Suspension 46%
2000141Suspension 59%
1999151Suspension 50%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score