2007 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel system is the leading concern among 1,058 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 24 involved a crash and 32 involved a fire. 22 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
Campaign 16V290000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 10V236000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionNov 5, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM.
FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A "HOTOIL" MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND A CHIME INDICATING AN ELEVATED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Campaign 09V436000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesJul 9, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.
THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WHO COULD HAVE PURCHASED A RECALLED TOW BAR AND WILL REPLACE THE TOW BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 09E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.
PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V202000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleSep 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 07V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemJul 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 07V291000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleDec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V493000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,058 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 23, 2012
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK FUEL SHOOTS OUT OF DILL NOZZLE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 22, 2012
ABOUT ONE SECOND AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY 6 TO 8OZ OF FUEL IS EXPELLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE RUNNING OUT ALL OVER THE CAR AND GROUND. WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY INLET CHECK VALVE ON WRANGLERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 03/01/07 AND 03/31/08. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED ON 11/08/06 BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. JEEP REFUSES TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM AS MY MANUFACTURE DATE IS OUT OF THE SPECIFIED DATE RANGE. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE EXPANDED AS I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY OTHER JEEPS HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT THE COST OF THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Steering, Oct 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,900.
Suspension, Oct 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL IT SLOWS DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED BOTH BALL JOINTS TWICE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD RETURN HIS CALL WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 5, 2012
THIS VEHICLE SPITS FUEL ALL OVER THE OPERATOR WHEN TRYING TO PUMP FUEL IN. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Oct 1, 2012
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA FOR THE PAST YEAR NOW. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED I REPLACED THE TIRES AND IT APPEARED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR 8-9 MONTHS. THEN THE PROBLEM RE-APPEARED SO I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES. JUST THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING INTO WORK MY JEEP STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY STARTING AT 50 MPH. IN THE PAST, MY JEEP WILL EXPERIENCE THE DEATH WOBBLE BETWEEN 50-60 MPH. I NEED TO SLOW DOWN TO AROUND 20 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS NOT SAFE! ESPECIALLY DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR AND I NEED TO CONSTANTLY SLOW DOWN TO SPEEDS BELOW THE MINIMUM SPEED LIMIT REQUIREMENT IN MY STATE. ALL PARTS ON MY JEEP ARE STOCK / STRAIGHT FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE (EXCEPT FOR THE NEW TIRES, AIR FILTER, OIL, AND WIPER BLADES). I CAN BE THE ONLY DRIVER TO THIS VEHICLE AS OTHER DRIVERS IN MY FAMILY REFUSE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF THE DEATH WOBBLE. I HAVEN'T BROUGHT IT INTO A JEEP DEALER YET (ALTHOUGH AFTER READING THREADS ON THE INTERNET IT APPEARS JEEP DENIES IT TO BE AN ISSUE). THIS IS NOT SAFE AND THIS IS MY PRIMARY VEHICLE. IT IS HAPPENING TO MANY JEEP OWNERS AND IF JEEP WANTS TO KEEP ITS BUSINESS THEY SHOULD START ADDRESSING THE ISSUE... *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 27, 2012
EXPERIENCED DEATH WOBBLE WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO HELP HER STEER IT OFF THE ROAD, SCARED THE [XXX] OUT OF US. JUST WANTED PEOPLE TO BE AWARE OF THIS. CANNOT BELIEVE NOBODY HAS BEEN HURT BY THIS DEFECT OR WHATEVER IT IS. HAD I KNOWN ABOUT THIS SURE AS[XXX] WOULD NOT HAVE PICKED THIS MODEL. CANNOT IMAGINE DEATH WOBBLE AT 70 LORD HELP YOU IS ALL I CAN SAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Sep 20, 2012
AT HIGHWAY SPEED MY STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS OCCURRED WHEN HITTING A SMALL JOINT IN THE PAVEMENT. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING WAS TO SLOW DOWN FROM 60 TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 27, 2012
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK AS THE TANK REACHES IT'S FULL POINT THE FUEL WILL SPEW OUT, SPILLING FUEL OVER MY HAND AND DOWN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT FROM OVER FUELING; IT WILL HAPPEN WHETHER I USE THE LATCH ON THE GAS PUMP HANDLE OR NOT. IT BEGAN HAPPENING RANDOMLY BUT AS TIME PASSES IT HAPPENS WITH NEARLY EVERY REFUELING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED (WHILE UNDER WARRANTY) AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THUS SENT ME ON MY WAY. IT HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN SINCE, GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 21, 2012
WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE HORN BEGAN BEEPING ON ITS OWN FOR A FEW SECONDS AT A TIME AND THEN STOP. I EVENTUALLY DISCONNECTED THE HORN COMPLETELY. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON A BLINKED INTERMITTENTLY. IT STILL DOES IT TO THIS DAY. JEEP ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A BAD CLOCK SPRING. I ALSO HEARD OF OTHER JEEPS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Engine, Aug 21, 2012
I BOUGHT THE JEEP NEW IN FEBRUARY/MARCH OF 2007. IN DECEMBER 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 45K MILES, I HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM END OF THE ENGINE. TOOK THE JEEP TO MY REGULAR OIL CHANGE CENTER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE KNOCKING SOUND. I THEN TOOK THE JEEP TO LOCAL DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS SPUN BEARINGS AND THERE WAS METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL PAN. THEY PUT IN A NEW MOTOR (CHRYSLER OFFERED SOME ASSISTANCE AFTER MUCH COMPLAINING AND ARGUING ON MY SIDE, BUT IT STILL COST ME $1,500 AS IT AS OUT OF WARRANTY). NOW, IN AUGUST 2012, AT A TOTAL OF 90K MILES (APPROXIMATELY 45K ON THE NEW MOTOR), THE BEARINGS ARE SPUN AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD MOTOR IN THIS JEEP. I HAVE THE RECEIPTS FROM MY REGULAR OIL CHANGE CENTER SHOWING THAT I HAVE REGULARLY CHANGED THE OIL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY OTHER PPL HAVING THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER, INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF PPL WITH 2007 JEEP WRANGLERS THAT ARE HAVING SPUN BEARINGS AT AROUND 45K MILES. JEEP SHOULD BE REPLACING THESE MOTORS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER AS THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT. *TR
Steering, Aug 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHENEVER DRIVEN OVER BUMPS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE BROUGHT IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Electrical system, Jul 27, 2012
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HAS DONE THIS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. MADE A CLICK AND STARTED TO START BUT THEN NOTHING. BATTERY IS BRAND NEW. FURTHER RESEARCHING ONLINE THERE IS NUMEROUS AUTOMATIC JEEP JK'S WITH THIS ISSUE. APPARENTLY AN IMPROPER GROUND IS THE CULPRIT- SEEMS THERE IS ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM TO WARRANT A RECALL?? [XXX] *TR
Steering, Suspension, Jul 20, 2012
DEATH WOBBLE - I CAN DRIVE THE JEEP DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE IT HITS ABOVE 45 MILES AN HOUR IT WILL START TO SHAKE EXTENSIVELY. I HAVE TO START PUTTING ON THE BREAK IMMEDIATELY TO STOP THE JEEP FROM SHAKING AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITH THE SPEED LIMITS ON THE HIGHWAYS 60 - 75 MILES AN HOUR THE VEHICLE PROBLEM MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TAKE MANY HIGHWAYS. THIS JEEP IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK AND TRANSPORTING MY CHILDREN. I HAVE AVOIDED OVER 5 NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. IT HAS ALMOST COST ME MY JOB BECAUSE OF HAVING TO AVOID TRAVELING IN THE JEEP. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Jul 19, 2012
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 45 MPH, HIT A BUMP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY THAT I WAS CONVINCED A WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM ONLINE I FOUND OUT THAT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE KNOWN AS A "DEATH WOBBLE." I WAS LUCKY IN THAT I WAS DRIVING ON A RARELY TRAVELED BACK ROAD WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, HAD THIS HAPPENED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY I COULD SEE THIS AS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWED A QUARTER OF A TANK WHENEVER HE REFUELED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE EXTENDING THE WARRANTIES ON OTHER VEHICLES, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 11, 2012
THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHEN FILLING WITH GAS. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 10, 2012
WHEN REFUELING, FUEL SPITS BACK OUT OF TANK. APPROXIMATELY 1-1.5 LITRES, EVERY TIME WHEN TANK IS FILLED. USUALLY COMES OUT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO COVER MY HANDS, PANTS, AND SHOES WITH GASOLINE. VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jul 2, 2012
THE JEEP DEATH WOBBLE HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO MY VEHICLE SINCE OCTOBER 2011. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2010. IT HAPPENED ONCE IN 2011, I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS IT HAS STARTED UP AGAIN. I LIVE IN A REMOTE AREA IN ALASKA WHERE THE NEAREST CITY IS 100 MILES, ONLY REACHED BY HIGHWAY. EACH TRIP I WOULD HIT A BUMP AND ALMOST HIT THE GUARD RAIL AT 65 MPH. I STOPPED DRIVING IT UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO ON MY WAY BACK HOME FROM WORK (10 MILES FROM HOME) IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE SPEED OF 35-55. IT WAS COMPLETELY VIOLENT SHAKING WHERE EACH TIME I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL IT. IT ONLY GOT WORSE WITH BRAKING. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. I AM UNABLE TO TAKE IT TO MECHANICS SHOP BECAUSE IT IS 100 MILES AWAY AND I AM NOT PUTTING MY FAMILY OR I AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT ON AN ALASKA HIGHWAY. *JS
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 25, 2012
FUEL SPLASH OUT OF FILLER HOLE, APX 1 PINT. HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP. *TR
Engine, Jun 21, 2012, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND CRASHED INTO A CULVERT. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE ARMS AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD COME TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Wheels, Jun 18, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR OVER FOUR YEARS. RECENTLY, I NEEDED TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND NOTICED A SEVERE CRACK IN THE HOUSING SUPPORT BRACKET THAT CONNECTED THE SPARE TO THE REAR GATE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS BRACKET HAS THREE LUG NUTS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE SPARE AND, BECAUSE OF THE CRACK, ONE OF THE LUGS WAS NOT PROVIDING ANY SUPPORT FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 150-POUND TIRE AND WHEEL. A CRACK AROUND ONE OF THE OTHER TWO LUGS WOULD LIKELY CAUSE A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE HOUSING SUPPORT, AS I DOUBT ONE LUG COULD HOLD THE HEAVY SPARE AND WHEEL. I BELIEVE THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Air bags, Jun 15, 2012
MY AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Jun 13, 2012
AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE ENTRANCE TO THE BALTIMORE HARBOR TUNNEL, I HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY ON MY JEEP WRANGLER. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. I HAD NO PLACE TO STOP, A BUS WAS BEHIND ME, AND I HAD TROUBLE KEEPING MY JEEP IN ONE LANE. SINCE THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PULL OVER, I SLOWED DOWN AND WHEN I REACHED A SPEED BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MILES PER HOUR, THE SHAKING STOPPED AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON. DURING MY TRIP THAT DAY, I HAD THREE MORE EPISODES OF VIOLENT SHAKING AS I HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD WHEN I WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 50 AND 60 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD RECENTLY READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR JEEP WRANGLERS, ALTHOUGH I HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM BEFORE. MY JEEP IS A 2007 4-DOOR WRANGLER WHICH ONLY HAS 10,400 MILES ON IT BECAUSE I USUALLY KEEP IT GARAGED AT A BEACH HOME IN DELAWARE AND I USE IT ONLY DURING SUMMER WEEKENDS. THE JEEP IS A STOCK MODEL WITH NO AFTER MARKET MODIFICATIONS. I HAD DRIVEN IT HOME TO MARYLAND TO HAVE A DEALER CHECKUP BEFORE I RETURNED THE JEEP TO THE BEACH. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ON MY THIRD TRIP AFTER THE DEALER SERVICE BUT IT WAS MY FIRST TRIP DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME AND SHE AND I WERE EXTREMELY DISTURBED AND CONSIDER THIS ISSUE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SINCE MY RESEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, I FEEL STRONGLY THE NTSB SHOULD TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO HAVE CHRYSLER ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY. I AM EXTREMELY THANKFUL THAT THE BUS BEHIND ME IN THE BALTIMORE HARBOR TUNNEL HAD GOOD BRAKES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 11, 2012
THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO FILL UP ON STANDARD AUTO SHUTOFF PUMPS. THE FUEL WILL RUSH OUT IN A SUDDEN BACKSPLASH. THE SITUATION CREATES THE HIGHEST RISK FOR FIRE AND CONFLAGRATION. THE 08 AND LATER WRANGLERS HAVE A RECALL, BUT THE 07 DOES NOT. THE 07 IS THE SAME BODY STYLE AS THE 08 AND LATER. NHTSA HAS CLAIMED THAT MEDIA SENSATIONALISM HAS HYPED PUBLIC OPINION ON THE MATTER. UNFORTUNATELY, I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH AND FIRE EVERY TIME I FILL UP AT THE PUMP BECAUSE NHTSA REFUSES TO FORCE THE MANUFACTURER TO FIX THE ISSUE. NHTSA NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. *TR