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, Nov 16, 2009
GAS TANK OVERFLOWS AFTER GAS PUMP AUTO SHUTS OFF THE FIRST TIME. I AM NOT OVERFILLING THE TANK. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 13, 2009
FUEL BLOWS OUT OF TANK AFTER FUEL PUMP SHUTS OFF. I'VE TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS AND PUMPS BUT IT DOES IT EVERY TIME. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 1, 2009
GAS TANKS SPILLS FUELS RIGHT AFTER THE CLICK. NO "TOPPING OFF" OF TANK. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Oct 28, 2009
I OWN A 2007 4 DOOR 2WD JEEP WRANGLER THAT HAS WHAT IS KNOWN AS A "DEATH WOBBLE." IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BREAKING WHILE DRIVING ONTO UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR DIVETS IN THE ROAD. THIS STARTED HAPPENING OVER A MONTH AGO AFTER I NOTICED THE STEERING SEEMED SOFT/LOOSE. NOW IF HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. I AM WORKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP WHO BELIEVE THIS IS A CHRYSLER DEFECT THAT CAN NOT BE FIXED. CHRYSLER ALSO CONFIRMS THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM IS INDICATIVE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DEFECT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS AND THERE SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL. HOWEVER, CHRYSLER CAN NOT DO A RECALL FOR A DEFECT THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX. YESTERDAY, I TOOK A CERTIFIED TECH ON A TEST DRIVE AND THE VIOLENT SHAKING HAPPEN WITHIN TEN MINUTES WHILE ACCESSING AN ON RAMP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 27, 2009
FUEL SPRAYS FROM THE FILLER NECK WHILE REFUELING. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. OCCURRED AT EVERY STATION I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO REFUEL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 24, 2009
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF GAS TANK NOZZLE WHEN FILLING UP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 24, 2009
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GASOLINE OVERFLOWING WHEN THE TANK GETS FULL. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GASOLINE STATIONS AND THE SAME PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. I HAD ONE DANGEROUS INSTANCE WHERE GASOLINE SPLASHED BACK ONTO A GAS ATTENDANTS SLEEVE AND SHOULDER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Oct 13, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT LOCATE ANY DIAGNOSTIC ERROR CODES THEREFORE NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44000. UPDATED 11/04/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIR PER THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE REMEDY ONLY LASTED 18 MONTHS AND THEN THE STALLING RESUMED AND CONTINUED TO BE A CONSTANT PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/05/09.*JB
Equipment, Oct 11, 2009
I HAVE A JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD, BOUGHT NEW IN MAY 2007. SINCE THE 1ST DAY, IF I CLOSE ALL WINDOWS AT THE SAME TIME, THE RADIO POWER CYCLES. THIS HAPPENS 90%+ OF THE TIME WHEN I DO IT. *TR
Power train, Oct 5, 2009
2007 JEEP WRANGLER SARAHA - SMOKE/STEAM COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE HOOD (TWICE). I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY "COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS" YESTERDAY, MY TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING, STALLING ME IN THE PATH OF ONLINE TRAFFIC. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND I AM A SINGLE MOTHER THAT IS AFRAID FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN WHO ARE PASSENGERS IN THIS VEHICLE. EACH TIME I VOICE MY CONCERNS TO MY JEEP DEALERSHIP THEY "CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG." I KNOW THAT VEHICLE AS WELL AS YOU WOULD YOUR OWN BODY, AND THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG. *TR
Steering, Sep 25, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN COINED THE TERM "DEATH WOBBLE" TO EXPRESS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS MODEL. HE THEN ADDED THAT THEY HAVE NOT DEVELOPED A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49000. UPDATED 10/23/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP. UPDATED 10/26/09
Steering, Sep 22, 2009
DEATH WOBBLE ON MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. MY WIFE AND I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY THE THING STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OTHER TIMES SINCE. VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. *TR
Structure, Sep 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR HINGE, HOOD, AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS PAINT WAS UNEVEN AND EXHIBITED RUST UNDERNEATH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR HINGES WERE RUSTING AND THE DOOR HINGES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANGER NOTIFIED A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLER AND HE AGREED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE WOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER SINCE HE WAS UNABLE TO MAKE THAT DECISION. THE REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRMED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE OFFERED SINCE THE FAILURE WAS SURFACE RUST CAUSED BY THE ENVIRONMENT. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, SHE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY FOLLOW UP CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING HER CLAIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Electrical system, Aug 10, 2009
DRIVING TO WORK FROM HOBOKEN, NJ TO MONTCLAIR, NJ ON AN 11 DEGREE DAY. DROVE 40 MINUTES, SOME ON HIGHWAY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY, THE RADIO WENT OFF LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF. APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE FROM WORK, ALL LIGHTS FLASHED ON, CAR BEGAN SHAKING, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND THEN THE CAR STALLED. WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. CALLED AAA. WAITED IN COLD FOR 1.5 HOURS. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, CAR STARTED AGAIN. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP IN VERONA, NJ. VERONA DEALERSHIP HOOKED CAR UP TO COMPUTER AND STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. RETURNED TO ME WITH NO REPAIRS MADE. BROUGHT CAR TO MANHATTAN SERVICE CENTER AT 4, 256 MILES FOR THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE CENTER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, BUT PERFORMED A RECALL #G40. TOLD ME IT SHOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE POWER FAILURE AND STALL. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 10, 2009
DRIVING TO ST. JAMES, NY AFTER A WEEKEND IN NJ IN SNOWY AND COLD CONDITIONS WITH NEW PUPPY. AT 7:00AM, ABOUT ONE HOUR INTO THE DRIVE, WHILE ON LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY, RADIO WENT OFF, LIGHTS FLASHED ON AND OFF, CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LOSE POWER. I PULLED OFF THE NEAREST EXIT AND IT STALLED AS I COASTED INTO A GAS STATION. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED AGAIN, AND I TRIED TO DRIVE IT TO THE HUNTINGTON SERVICE CENTER ABOUT 8 MILES AWAY. THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE OVER 25 MPH, AND AFTER ABOUT TWO MILES BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED REVVING THE ENGINE. NOTHING CHANGED AND THE CAR STALLED. I WAITED IN THE COLD AND SNOW FOR AAA TO TOW ME TO THE HUNTINGTON SERVICE CENTER. SERVICE CENTER COMMUNICATED TO ME THAT THE CAR HAD NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BASED ON THE COMPUTER CHECK. THAT A TECHNICIAN WOULD TAKE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE WITH ME. THE PROBLEM DIDN?T HAPPEN ON THE TEST DRIVE. UPON RETURN TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I INSISTED THAT THEY CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR THE PROBLEM ON THE GROUNDS THAT MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED IN AFTER LOSING CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED. I ASKED HIM TO EXPLAIN CHRYSLER?S RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MATTER AND HE SAID IN AN UNKIND TONE THAT I COULD GO TO ARBITRATION BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD HAVE TO OCCUR IN FRONT OF THE ARBITRATOR, SO IT PROBABLY WOULDN?T WORK IN MY FAVOR. RETURNED TO SERVICE CENTER AT 29,308 MILES BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE GOING ON AND OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. INSISTED THAT THEY FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND FIX IT. SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CHRYSLER TECH SUPPORT TEAM TO HELP WITH SOLVING THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEMS CAUSED ON MARCH 3 AND MARCH 4 WERE BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS LOW AND THE ESP WAS ACTIVATING PREMATURELY. THEY STATED LOW BATTERY WAS CAUSING THE POWER FAILURE AND THE ESP WAS CAUSING THE SHAKING OF THE CAR. SERVICE CENTER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND FIX THE MODULE THAT CONTROLLED ESP. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 10, 2009
DRIVING TO WORK ON A COLD SNOWY DAY FROM HUNTINGTON, NY TO ST. JAMES, NY. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE LIGHTS FLASHED ON, CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LESS PICK UP, RADIO WENT OFF. MINUTES LATER, THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AND GAS GAVE IT NO POWER. LOST POWER IN STEERING AND BRAKES AS WELL. DRIFTED INTO A SNOWBANK ON THE SIDE OF EDGEWOOD AVE. IN SMITHTOWN, NY NEXT TO A BUSY SCHOOL DRIVEWAY. WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED STILL WOULD NOT START. AFTER THREE DAYS, DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, BUT BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE, THEY WOULD REPLACE THE WIRELESS CONTROL MODULE. PART WAS ON BACKORDER FOR 2+ WEEKS. *TR
Structure, Aug 5, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AREAS ACCUMULATED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHENEVER IT RAINED. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY TWO GALLONS OF WATER COLLECTED ON THE FLOOR AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC PROVIDED A PACKING AROUND THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Structure, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 20, 2009
STARTING WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE 2007 JEEP IN MAY 2007 WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. LEAKY ROOF, ELECTRICAL STALL ISSUE (STILL NOT FIXED AFTER MULTIPLE RECALLS), ELECTRONIC STABILITY DEATH WOBBLE, ETC. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jul 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER FIVE SECONDS, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED TWICE, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOWED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Air bags, Jul 7, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA (NA). THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED BY A MOTORIST WHO FAILED TO YIELD AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS FACE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BASED ON THE VEHICLE TRAVELING 45 MPH AND THE LOCATION OF THE IMPACT, THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2007 AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE SHAKING STOPPED ONCE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SEVEN TIMES, BUT THEY CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SHAKING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,500. UPDATED 07/17/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RANDOM SHAKING BEGAN WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. MANY REPAIR ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, BUT NONE OF THEM HAVE WORKED. UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
Steering, Suspension, Jun 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. SINCE DECEMBER OF 2008, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND JUMPED VIOLENTLY. ON ONE OCCASION, BOTH FRONT WHEELS LEFT THE GROUND AND IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE NEXT LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER FILED REFERENCE NUMBER 18688651 AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. SHE WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Visibility, Structure, Apr 26, 2009
I BOUGHT MY 2007 WRANGLER JK FROM HERTERICH FOOD/JEEP IN DOVER , DE . IT WAS BRAND NEW, AND A FEW DAYS AFTER BUYING IT, IT HAD RAINED AND MY SOFT TOP LEAKED FROM THE FORWARD LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE SOFT TOP RIGHT AT THE CORNERS OF WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD. I'VE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED TWICE AND STILL THE SAME RESULT. IT ALWAYS LEAKS REGARDLESS OF WHAT RAIN CONDITION. NOTE THIS WAS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT I BOUGHT. AND IF IT CONTINUES IT IM AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE WATER DAMAGE THAT IS IRREVERSIBLE TO MY INTERIOR. *TR
Visibility, Apr 7, 2009
SUNDAY APRIL 4TH, 2009 THE TEMPERATURE WAS A HIGH OF 73 AND ON APRIL 5TH, 2009 THE HIGH WAS 49. I OWN A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA WITH APPROX. 27K MILES. AFTER OUT RUNNING ERRANDS AND USING THE DEFROST,I NOTICED A SMALL CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE WIND SHIELD. WHEN I NOTICED THE CRACK IT WAS APPROX. 3 " LONG, AND RAN FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, SINCE THEN IT HAS BEGUN TO CURVE TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE BY ABOUT 1". I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERS AND BOTH HAVE DISMISSED IT HAS A ROCK CHIP. ONE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT EVEN THE SMALLEST ROCK CHIP IS ENOUGH TO CRACK THE WINDSHIELD. HE TRACED THE CRACK WITH A WRITING PEN AND DETERMINED IT WAS NOT A STRESS ISSUE BUT A "ROCK HIT". THE OTHER SERVICE MANAGER RUBBED HER FINGER OVER THE CRACK AND DETERMINED IT TO BE A "ROCK HIT", BOTH SERVICE MANAGERS DID STATE THAT THE "ROCK HIT" COULD HAVE BEEN ALREADY PRESENT AND THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE CHANGE COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CRACK. ONE SERVICE MANAGER DID SAY THAT IF THE "ROCK HIT" WAS NOT PRESENT HE COULD FIX IT UNDER THE CURRENT WARRANTY. I CAME HOME A DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2007 JEEP AND IT'S WINDSHIELD. *TR
Steering, Equipment, Mar 17, 2009
THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS NOW 21 MONTHS OLD WITH 19,000 MILES. THIS HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD AS I WAS IN PHILADELPHIA TWICE WHEN IT FAILED ON A WEEKEND AND HAD TO TRAVEL OVER 100 MILES TO GET THE JEEP HOME. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET HURT OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IF THIS HAPPENED TO A WOMEN I HATE TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN SINCE IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR