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 system, Gasoline, Jun 12, 2011
WHILE FILLING JEEP WITH GAS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I PURCHASED USED, GAS OVERFLOWED FROM TANK, GAS PUMP DID NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL GAS WAS SPILLING OUT. I INFORMED THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT, THINKING IT WAS A GAS PUMP PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, I HAVE FILLED UP AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT STATIONS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME UNLESS WE SLOWLY PUMP THE GAS IN AS THE TANK FILLS.
Suspension, Power train, Jun 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. UPDATED 07/20/11*LJ UPDATED 08/29/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 6, 2011
JEEP WRANGLER JK SPILLS FUEL OUT THE FILLER NECK DURING REFUELING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY BACK FLOW PREVENTER IN THE GAS TANK. CHRYSLER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A PROBLEM AND OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS OF VEHICLES BUILT DURING SPECIFIED BUILD DATES. HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT COVER ALL THE VEHICLES AFFECTED WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO TAKE ANY ACTION. EVERY FILL UP CREATES A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SPILLS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 2, 2011
2007 JEEP WRANGLER JK - GAS TANK OVERFLOWS WHEN FILLING UP. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE JEEPS CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE GAS SPILLS OUT ON THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK, ON THE SIDE OF THE JEEP AND ON THE GROUND. IT HAPPENS EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU FILL UP. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 1, 2011
KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVEN. IT WOULD COME AND GO, MECHANIC CHECKED FOR THE OBVIOUS LOSS PARTS (MUFFLER, SHOCKS, ETC...). THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE NOISE REAPPEARED, THE MECHANIC HAS DRIVEN LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE WHEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. MECHANIC DROPPED THE OIL PAN AND FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL AND THE BEARING HAD SPUN. CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE MECHANICS WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAVE RELATED THAT THE NEW 07 3.0 LITER ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE ISSUES THAT LEAD TO THIS SPUN BEARING. REPAIRS AND PARTS ARE WELL OVER $8000. *TR
Air bags, Jun 1, 2011
ON MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER MY CLOCKSPRING WENT OUT AND POSED A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH MY SAFETY. WITH THE CLOCKSPRING OUT OF COMMISSION MY AIRBAGS WOULD NO LONGER DEPLOY. WHEN I WENT INTO MY LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED AND ASKED IF IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THE SERVICEMAN TOLD ME IT WOULDN'T BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS A WIRING PROGRAM AND THAT MY WARRANTY DID NOT COVER WIRES. I TOLD HIM THAT THE CLOCKSPRING WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE END RESULT WAS THAT I HAD TO PAY $437. *TR
Air bags, May 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE YET THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,500.
Steering, Suspension, May 26, 2011
I OWN A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA. TWO BIG COMPLAINTS. FIRST, WITH 51,000 MY JEEP HAS STARTED TO EXHIBIT WHAT IS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE", APPARENTLY NOW AN INFAMOUS REALITY AMONG JEEP OWNERS UP TO THE 2010 MODELS (WHICH I AM TOLD, JEEP CORRECTED WITH A STABILIZER BAR REDESIGN). 45 MPH ON SMOOTH ROADS AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FRONT END STARTS JUMPING UNCONTROLLABLY, AND THE ONLY WAY TO GET CONTROL IS TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. I HAVE REBALANCED AND THEN REPLACED THE TIRES, AND HAVE HAD THE FRONT SUSPENSION CHECKED -- EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE IN ORDER, AND NO MECHANIC CAN FIGURE OUT THE TRUE "FIX". I WANT TO KNOW WHY NHTSA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR SERVICE NOTICE ON AN ISSUE THAT IS SO DANGEROUS? THE CONSISTENCY OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DESIGN ERROR IN THE STEERING AND FRONT END OF THESE VEHICLES IS OVERWHELMING. SECOND ISSUE IS THAT MY GAS TANK DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE AUTO-CUT-OFF FOR GAS PUMP OPERATIONS -- WHENEVER I FILL UP THE TANK, THE GAS RUSHES UP THE TANK LINE WITH APPARENTLY NO BAFFLING AND COMES POURING OUT. AND NO, I AM NOT AN IDIOT WHO IS OVERFILLING THE TANK -- WHETHER THE PUMP IS ON AUTOMATIC FILL, OR I DO IT CAREFULLY MANUALLY, THE SAME THING HAPPENS -- THE TANK SUDDENLY FILLS AND SHOOTS GAS OUT OF THE FILLER CAP AREA. THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG HERE. I DID SEE THAT THERE HAS BEEN A PRIOR INVESTIGATION ON A SIMILAR COMPLAINT FOR THESE VEHICLES, AND THAT NHTSA DETERMINED NOT TO PURSUE A RECALL. I THINK THE ISSUE NEEDS TO GET REVISITED. THE LAME DODGE THAT NHTSA BELIEVED THAT MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE WERE "INTERNET DRIVEN" SOUNDS FECKLESS. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE SAFETY CONCERNS - ESPECIALLY THE DEATH WOBBLE ISSUE -- AND NEED REGULATORY INTERVENTION IN ORDER TO PROTECT CONSUMERS LIKE ME. THANK YOU. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 23, 2011
FUEL SPLASH BACK WHEN PUMP SET ON AUTO SHUT OFF, LOWEST SETTING. WILL LOOSE 2 - 6 OZ. FUEL ON TO SIDE OF VEHICLE AND OFTEN ENOUGH TO SPLASH ON DRIVE. DEALER DOESN'T SEEM TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ONGOING PROBLEM.
Steering, Suspension, May 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED, WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH OR ABOVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRACK BAR AND THE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE TIRES THAT WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED, BUT THE SHAKING CONTINUED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND CHANGING LANES WAS VERY DANGEROUS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Structure, Apr 28, 2011
RUST ON ALL DOOR HINGES AND ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE - ON 2007 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 13,000 MILES ON IT. DEALERS WONT FIX ITS NOT COVERED ON WARRANTY THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 25, 2011
WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE GAS WILL SHOOT OUT OF THE FUEL HOLE WHEN THE TANK NEARS FULL. POURING GAS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND ON THE GROUND AND YOU, IF YOUR STANDING NEAR THE VEHICLE FUELING AREA. THE PUMP HANDLE WILL CLICK OFF BUT THAT'S TO LATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE HANDLE CLICK OFF YOU BETTER JUMP BACK UNLESS YOU WANT GAS ON YOU.
Suspension, Apr 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE AS IF THE SUSPENSION WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES MAY HAVE NEEDED TO BE BALANCED. THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE RESPONDED WELL FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Suspension, Apr 18, 2011
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STRETCH OF US-61 NORTH OF GONZALES, LA. A PHENOMENON KNOWN AS "DEATH WOBBLE" OCCURRED ON MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED. AFTER TAKING IT TO A LOCAL SHOP THAT HAVE COME TO DISCOVER THAT THE TRACK BAR HAS COME LOOSE AND STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT JEEP REFUSES TO ADDRESS IT. I WAS TOLD TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION BECAUSE THE VIOLENT SHAKING LIKELY COULD HAVE MESSED UP BALL JOINTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 15, 2011
CLOCK SPRING PREMATURE FAILURE. CAUSES HORN TO NOT WORK AND AIR BAGS LIKELY WON'T FUNCTION EITHER. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 13, 2011
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE HILL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP AND THE ENGINE RACED. FOLLOWED BY INEFFECTIVE BRAKE MODULATION, MORE LIGHTS, INCREASED SPEED, AND PANIC OF WIFE (DRIVER), CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS 2), AND DOGS (3). WIFE WAS ABLE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW FAR ENOUGH TO SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO 2ND, FOLLOWED BY 1ST, PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND JAM IT INTO PARK. SHE DROVE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND INTO A PARKING AREA IN 4WD LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND NOTHING CONCRETE TO BLAME. THEY SPECULATED THAT A CORRODED BATTERY CABLE CAUSED A VOLTAGE SPIKE(S) WHICH THE COMPUTER INTERPRETED AS THE VEHICLE BEING IN A SKID AND THE COMPUTER TOOK AWAY ALL DRIVER CONTROL OF BRAKING. LUCKILY, THEY ALL SURVIVED.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW ONCE THE FUELING HAS STOPPED AND THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WOULD COVER FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 05/13/11 *BF UPDATED 08/04/11
Steering, Suspension, Vehicle speed control, Apr 9, 2011
SEVERE WOBBLE IN FRONT END WHERE CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS HARD TO MAINTAIN. IT BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY AND BRIEFLY AND NOW IS REPETITIVE AND SUSTAINED. MY WRANGLER IS NOW BEING EVALUATED FOR THE FOURTH TIME AND NEEDS A STEERING DAMPENER REPLACED (WHICH WAS THE RECALL) ALONG WITH REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CHRYSLER REPORTEDLY HAD 4,000 OF THESE VEHICLES RECALLED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: CSN-J34 WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS LIKE IT IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES/WOBBLES AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS A "KNOWN ENGINEERING FLAW".
Steering, Apr 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD CEASE ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADJUSTED THE TIRE PRESSURE AND PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO A COMBINATION OF A DEFECT IN THE STEERING DAMPENER, TIRE WEAR AND AN ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED UT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,106.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Mar 30, 2011
VEHICLE STALLS OUT IN TRAFFIC, DESPITE BATTERY BEING FULLY CHARGED. WITH A RESTART, THE BATTERY SYMBOL REMAINS ILLUMINATED, AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AGAIN. OCCURRED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CREATING TRAFFIC HAZARD. REMAINS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT IS ONLY REMEDIED BY COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF ENGINE AND WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES, THEN RESTARTING IT AND CHECKING TO CONFIRM THAT THE BATTERY SYMBOL IS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. SOMETIMES A BATTERY JUMP-START IS REQUIRED. ONE DANGEROUS ALTERNATIVE IS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE IS ROLLING, RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, BUT OBVIOUS HAZARDS OF LOCKED STEERING WHEEL, LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASHES WOULD RESULT.
Steering, Wheels, Mar 29, 2011
VEHICLE SUFFERS EXTREME SHAKING AND WOBBLING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH, BECOMES PARTICULARLY WORSE ON LANE CHANGES AND CURVED ROADS. HAPPENS WHETHER THE SURFACE IS WET OR DRY. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT; MEANING, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT IS PARTICULARLY WORSE IN MORNINGS WHEN VEHICLE IS "COLD" OR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. THE VIOLENT SHAKING MAKES VEHICLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER OR MAINTAIN IN LANE, PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION FROM CHRYSLER/JEEP.
Suspension, Mar 29, 2011
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR. 4X4..APPROX MILEAGE 65,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING A SPEED OF 50-55 MPH THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS A BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR AN UNEVEN SPOT, A VIOLENT SHAKING BEGINS AND IS UNCORRECTABLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A NEAR COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALERSHIP CALLS THIS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THIS HAS GONE ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 YEARS WHENEVER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 35 MPH AND OVER. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS THE WORST, IT HAPPENED AT A HIGHER SPEED (APPROX. 65 MPH) AND RESULTED IN A NEAR COLLISION/ROLLOVER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY CHYSLER JEEP ASAP. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE ISSUE.
Power train, Mar 23, 2011
THE JEEP WRANGLER JK SERIES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAVE IN INNER SHIFT BOOT THAT BECOMES DISLODGED AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO POP OUT OF GEAR. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. MY JEEP WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER 2 MONTHS. OTHER JEEP WRANGLER OWNERS REPORT THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Mar 17, 2011
I OWN A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. IT HAS BEGUN TO EXPERIENCE WHAT IS KNOWN ON USER FORUMS AS A DEATH WOBBLE. WHEN DRIVING AT 40MPH + SPEEDS, IF THE TIRES HIT A FAIRLY LARGE BUMP, THE ENTIRE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO WHIP LEFT AND RIGHT. BECAUSE OF THE SHAKING, SHUDDERING AND WHIPPING OF THE STEERING WHEEL, LOSS OF CONTROL BECOMES IMMINENT AND SUDDEN BRAKING IS THE ONLY OPTION LEFT TO THE DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES DESPITE REPEATED INSPECTIONS. *TR
Suspension, Mar 17, 2011
I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A COMPLETELY STOCK 2007 JEEP WRANGLER WITH ABOUT 56,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "DEATH WOBBLE". THIS ISSUE CAN OCCUR FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND IS RELATED TO SOME SORT OF HARMONIC IMBALANCE WITH THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY. RECOMMENDED "SOLUTIONS" INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING STABILIZER, CHECKING FOR SLOP IN THE TRACK BAR MOUNTING POINTS, INCLUDING THE BUSHING ON THE TRACK BAR ITSELF, BAD BALL JOINTS AND FINALLY TIRE "CUPPING" OR IMBALANCE. THE ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE DE-ACCELERATING FROM 70 TO 55 M.P.H. AND CHANGING FROM THE MIDDLE TO RIGHT-HAND LANE ON WESTBOUND I-94 IN ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI. IN ADDITION TO THE LANE CHANGE AND DE-ACCELERATION, I WAS ALSO ENGAGED IN A SWEEPING LEFT-HAND TURN PRIOR TO MY EXIT FROM THE FREEWAY AT EXIT 225. THIS SITUATION IS NOT ONLY UNACCEPTABLE BUT UNSAFE FOR ANY DRIVER OF THIS OR ANY OTHER JEEP WRANGLER. I UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES OF SECURING A LIVE AXLE TO A VEHICLE WITH THE SUSPENSION TRAVEL THAT JEEP OWNERS EXPECT OF THEIR VEHICLES, BUT FOR THIS TO OCCUR ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY IS SCARY. MY WIFE WAS IN THE VEHICLE, AND NOW FLATLY REFUSES TO RIDE OR DRIVE IN THE VEHICLE, AND HAS FORBIDDEN MY CHILDREN TO RIDE IN IT AS WELL. *TR