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.
Steering, Equipment, Feb 16, 2009
IN JULY OF 2008 I EXPERIENCED WHAT JEEP OWNERS ARE CALLING "THE DEATH WOBBLE" IN MY 2007 WRANGLER. WHILE PASSING A CAR I HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND MY WHOLE FRONT END OF MY JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE JEEP WAS BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER(COVERED UNDER WARRANTY). ON FEB 9TH 2009 WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 TO 70 MPH I AGAIN HIT A SMALL BUMP AND THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR AND CAME TO A SLOW STOP. THEN I NOTICED A STATE TROOPER BEHIND ME. WHEN I FINALLY MANAGED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER HE EXITED HIS VEHICLE AND APPROACH MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND ASKED IF I WAS OK AND STATED THAT HE NEVER HAD SEEN A VEHICLE EVER ACT LIKE THAT, THAT HE THOUGHT THE WHEELS WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. THE TROOPER COULD SEE THAT I WAS VISIBLY SHAKING AND SCARED. I DECLINED TO MAKE A REPORT WHICH I REGRET DOING. AT 65-70MPH I COULD NOT CONTROL MY VEHICLE. I CALL THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT FOR MY JEEP ON FEB 18TH 2009 AS THAT WAS THE EARLIEST TIME THEY COULD GET ME IN. THE DEALERSHIP IS GOING TO REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER AGAIN. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ JUST ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE THIS IS A PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER CORP DOESN'T SEEM TO WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT..DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE THIS AUTO CORP. REALIZES THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!!!!! *TR
Steering, Suspension, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 27, 2009
2007 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR. 4X4..APPROX MILEAGE 27,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED (30 -45 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 6 MONTHS TIME. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS THE WORST, IT HAPPENED AT A HIGHER SPEED (APPROX. 50 MPH) AND RESULTED IN A NEAR COLLISION/ROLLOVER. SAME HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IS PENDING. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND WOULD ONLY STEER TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE STABILIZER SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE SWITCHED INTO TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND PULLED THE WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO THE LEFT LANE AND WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER TURNED OFF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 21, 2008
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LOSE POWER WHILE IN MOTION. AS A RESULT THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER BREAKING AS WELL AS STEERING. CHRYSLER HAS INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ONE LAST FIX UNDER THE LEMON LAW STATUTE IN FLORIDA. YET THE CONDITION PERSISTS. CHRYSLER HAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WILL ONLY AGREE TO SETTLE THE OUTSTANDING ISSUE WITH THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION IF THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. CHRYSLER OF AUBURN HILLS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS UNSAFE CONDITION AND HAS RESPONDED WITH CUSTOMER RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILCOX 407-826-7035 WHO ADVISED OF THE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION REQUIRED BEFORE THEY WILL CONSIDER SETTLING THIS MATTER. IT DOES NOT SEEM THAT CHRYSLER IS AT ALL CONCERNED WITH THE OBVIOUS POTENTIAL FOR BODILY HARM THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENTS OF POWER LOSS AND THE RESULTANT CONTROL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR
Structure, Nov 20, 2008
SOFT TOP AND HARD TOPS BOTH LEAK IN HEAVY RAINS OR AT THE CAR WASH. LEAK IS FROM THE A-PILLAR AREA ABOVE THE DOORS. MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO HAVE THE LEAK ADDRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP THEN HAD MY WARRANTY VOIDED BECAUSE MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER HAD "SIGNS" THAT IT HAD BEEN "OFFROAD." *TR
Structure, Nov 18, 2008
I HAVE A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER THAT LEAKS.ALOT. I HAVE HAD IT IN 8 TIMES FOR REPAIRS AND IT ALWAYS STILL LEAKS. THEY HAVE TRIED LITTLE FOAM STRIPS AND EVAN A NEW TOP ALL TO NO AVAIL. *TR
Steering, Nov 5, 2008
WHILE DRIVING NORTH AT 65MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A THREE LANE (NORTHBOUND)FREEWAY, A SMALL BUMP WAS ENCOUNTERED AND THE STEERING COLUMN SHOOK VIOLENTLY UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP, STILL IN THE MIDDLE LANE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A STEERING DAMPER PROBLEM ( A KNOWN "TECHNICAL RECALL") AND A "WEAK DAMPER" (PART # 02152001) WAS REPLACED WITH A "HEAVY-DUTY" STEERING DAMPER (PART # 52060058AE). THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TODAY AND DRIVEN WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT/INJURY BUT DID NOT. THE DRIVER IS NOT AWARE THAT JEEP HAS EVERY ISSUED A RECALL CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Sep 19, 2008
TRANSMISSION OVER HEATED AND PURGED FLUID ON TO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CAT CONVERTER. JEEP DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE BUT WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ALARM IT WAS SEVERELY SMOKING ENOUGH TO ALERT OTHERS DRIVERS WHO WAVED ME OVER. ITS BEEN HAVING SHIFT PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 07/07, INCLUDING SEVER SHUDDERING BETWEEN 1-2 SHIFTS AND NOT DOWNSHIFTING UNLESS HOLDING THE THROTTLE DOWN FOR 2-4 SECONDS MAKING IT REALLY HARD TO KEEP UP IN REGULAR TRAFFIC. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 6,200. LOCAL DEALER KEEPS FLASHING THE COMPUTER WITH SOFTWARE UPGRADES BUT NOTHING IMPROVES CONDITIONS. CURRENT WORD FROM DEALER IS THAT "CONDITION COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED / NO 'CODES' STORED". *TR
Suspension, Sep 4, 2008
VEHICLE: 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DOOR 4X4. THE VEHICLE VIBRATION (FRONT END(?)) HAS EXISTED SINCE PURCHASED IN MARCH 2007 AND WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AT FIRST SERVICE AND SUBSAQUENT SERVICES. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE DEVELOPES A VIBRATION BEGINNING AT 60 MPH THROUGH 65 MPH AND ENDING AT 70 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPEATEDLY BALANCED ALL THE TIRES AND STATES THEY ARE WITHIN TOLERANCE. IN JUNE 2008 THE CHRYSLER AREA REPRESENTATIVE CAME AND TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR TEST DRIVES AS WELL AS OTHER LIKE VEHICLES OFF THE LOT. ALL TESTED HAD VIBRATIONS AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SPEEDS. IN JULY 2008 CHRYSLER SENT A SUPER TECH. WHO ALSO TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE AS WELL AS OTHER NEW LIKE VEHICLES OFF THE LOT AND THE PROBLEM EXISTED IN ALL VEHICLES. THE CONCLUSION BY BOTH CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVES IS THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATION PROBLEM THAT I EXPERANCE IN MY 2007 WRANGLER 2-DOOR 4X4 IS IN FACT INHERENT TO THIS PRODUCT LINE. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PULLING IT FOUR WHEELS DOWN BEHIND A MOTORHOME AND AT THE 60-65 MPH SPEED RANGE, WHICH IS THE BEST ECOMOMY ZONE FOR A MOTORHOME. A PROBLEM AS I DESCRIBED ABOVE OCCURING AT HIGHWAY SPEED COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE DURING PERIODS OF LIMITED TRACTION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF THE OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS ON THE ROADWAY. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL WOULD VIBRATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE WIRING IN THE ABS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR AN IDENTICAL FAILURE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,300.
Tires, Aug 4, 2008
TIRE VALVE STEM FAILURES, STEM MDL TR-413, ORIGINAL FACTORY WHEELS/TIRES ON 2007 JEEP WRANGLER PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2007. RT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE PARKED. NOTICED THE VALVE STEM WAS SEPARATING. CHECK OTHER TIRES AND LEFT FRONT STEM WAS ALSO SPLIT AND HISSED WHEN FLEXED. JEEP DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND SAID TO CONTACT TIRE MANUFACTURER WHEN MY SON CALLED THEM. I CALLED AND LEFT MSG FOR DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER WHO NEVER RETURNED CALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP AND ALL FIVE STEMS REPLACED. ALL FIVE ARE MDL TR-413. VEHICLE OWNED BY MY SON. *TR
Structure, Jul 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AFTER BEING SERVICED FOR A RECALL REPAIR BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RESOLUTION. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 12,084.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Jun 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER IN HER VEHICLE. SHE ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE ACCESSIBILITY. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS AND DROVE IT FOR 300 MILES; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE, WHICH WERE CORRECTED BY THE DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V291000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS MOST CLOSELY RELATED TO THE RECENT FAILURE. THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONTACT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THEIR LOT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,513 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 19, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN. THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,981 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,900.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 17, 2008
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING POORLY SINCE THE 3RD DAY OF PURCHASE (03/07) AND AT SAFE HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE ENGINE JUST STALLS..... IT HAPPENS VERY OFTEN, ABOUT 3 TIMES A MONTH......THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT IS OPERATING WITHIN NORMAL PARAMETERS AND THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE AT THIS TIME.....HUUMMMM. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Jun 2, 2008
2007 JEEP WRANGLER WITH DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND CHRYSLER NEVER INVESTIGATED HIS PROBLEM. *KB THE SAFETY ISSUE PERTAINING TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DESIGN, ALLOWS WATER INTO A METAL BOX AREA WHICH BECOMES FROZEN AND PREVENTS THE WIPER SYSTEM FROM FUNCTIONING IN COLD INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A MUD PUDDLE AND THEN ACROSS A GRASS FIELD. THREE DAYS LATER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A FAILURE AT THE BRAKE PURGE TANK, WHICH RIPPED AND CAUSED THE BRAKE LINE TO PULL DOWN. THE DEALER INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO RECKLESS DRIVING. THEREFORE, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, ONLY DEFECTED PARTS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO BE DRIVEN ON ROUGH TERRAIN; THEREFORE, THE BRAKE PURGE TANK IS DEFECTIVE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000.
Electrical system, May 27, 2008
PURCHASED NEW 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY LIGHT CONSISTENTLY COMES ON AND POWER DIMS. THE DEALER, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, CANNOT FIX. IT DID COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION IN ONE CASE AND NEEDED TOWED BACK. AFTER SERVICING THE LIGHT STILL CONSISTENTLY APPEARS AND POWER WEAKENS RANDOMLY. *TR
Suspension, May 26, 2008
DRIVING 2007 JEEP WRANGLER X MODEL ON DAMP DAY. HITTING SHALLOW PUDDLES WITH RIGHT SIDE TIRES ON SIDE OF THE ROAD AT ABOUT 55 MILES AN HOUR. I HAVE ALWAYS DONE THIS WITHOUT TOO MUCH PROBLEM. ROAD WAS FLAT AND STRAIGHT WITHOUT POTHOLES. HIT PUDDLE AND VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY AS IF A TIRE WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF AT HIGH SPEED. EXTREME MEDIUM FREQUENCY VIBRATION CONTINUED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT WAS REPEATABLE. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ON A FLAT STRAIGHT WELL PAVED ROAD IN DOWNTOWN CITY STREET. I WAS GOING BETWEEN 30 AND 35 MILES PER HOUR AND ON A DRY ROAD AND TRAVELED OVER A RAILROAD TRACK TRANSITION (SLIGHTLY ELEVATED CONCRETE TO TRANSITION OVER TRACKS SMOOTHER) THIS SET UP ANOTHER UNCONTROLLABLE MEDIUM FREQUENCY VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE THAT COULD NOT BE STOPPED UNLESS THE VEHICLE COMES TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP. OTHERS ON WWW.JK-FORUM.COM HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR SITUATIONS. DEALERS ARE BLOWING SOME OF US OFF. IT SHOULD BE MENTIONED THAT I ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH THE ANTI-SKIT MITIGATION SYSTEM OFF. IT APPEARS THAT A LATERAL OSCILLATION IS STARTING UP IN THE FRONT END OF THE JEEP STEERING SYSTEM. BUT THAT IS JUST A GUESS. I REPORTED IT TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID (OH YEAH, THAT IS THE JEEP DEATH WOBBLE). IT IS PRETTY NORMAL, ALTHOUGH THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT ON THE NEW BODY STYLE. *TR
Steering, May 24, 2008
2007 JEEP WRANGLER STEERING BOX LOOSE AND SLOPPY 43000 MILES ON VEHICLE. NO OFF ROAD USE. JEEP STARTING PULLING TO RIGHT, AND SHIMMING AT 52 MPH. BEEN DOING THIS FOR ABOUT 3-4000 MILES TOOK TO DEALER AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY, I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD, DEALER SAID IT MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 23, 2008
THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO M FAILURE ARE QUITE SIMPLE. I TAKE THE SAME ROUTE TO AND FROM WORK EVERYDAY, AND AT THE POINT WHERE THE FAILURE HAPPENED I ALWAYS HAVE MY CRUISE SET AT BETWEEN 55 - 60 MPH. IT WAS A REGULAR DAY, NO PRECIPITATION AND I WAS CRUISING IN SIXTH GEAR. WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ALL THE SUDDEN I NOTICED MY STEREO AND HEAD LIGHTS TURNED OFF, I LOOKED DOWN AND ALL OF MY DASH LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANELS HAD TURNED OFF. SITTING IN MY SEAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60 MPH IT LOOKED AS IF MY CAR WAS TURNED OFF. IT LASTED LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO REALIZE I HAD A POTENTIALLY HUGE PROBLEM, AND TO LOOK ALL AROUND ME QUICKLY FOR NEARBY VEHICLES JUST IN CASE SOMETHING WAS ABOUT TO GO TERRIBLY WRONG. IT WAS PROBABLY ON 4 - 6 SECONDS IN ALL ACTUALITY, BUT IT FELT LIKE LONGER. I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED TO KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD TRIED TO STEER OR BRAKE. WOULD IT HAVE WORKED? ALSO, MY JEEP IS STILL 100% STOCK, FACTORY TIRES AND ALL. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ONE IF I HAD TO BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE STILL BEEN RESPONSIVE DURING THE "BLACK OUT." THIS HAPPENED TWO DAYS AGO, AND IT IS NOW MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. I PLAN ON CONTACTING THE DEALER ON TUESDAY TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE, BUT FROM MY RESEARCH ONLINE, MY HOPES ARE NOT HIGH. IT SEEMS THERE ARE PLENTY OF RELATED INCIDENTS OUT THERE, AND NOBODY SEEMS TO BE GETTING ANY REAL HELP FROM THEIR DEALERSHIPS. *TR
Steering, May 13, 2008, crash
FOLLOW UP ON INCIDENT #10225339 WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END WAS BAD CONTROL ROD. DEALER ORDERED PART TO FIX IT ON APRIL 21ST AND I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON APRIL 22. MINOR DAMAGE TO MY JEEP. REPORTED TO CHRYSLER AND THE REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO MY JEEP WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY PART. "INSPECTOR FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEM." THE JEEP DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM 4 DAYS PRIOR TO THE INVESTIGATION AT MY HOUSE. CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THE DECISION IS FINAL THAT THEY WOULD MAKE A NOTE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE INVESTIGATION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY STALL AND LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT NEVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE ENGINE UNTIL 30 MINUTES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE POWER MODULE. THE FAILURE RECURRED LESS THAN A WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. ONCE MORE, THE VEHICLE TOOK 30 MINUTES TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO DEVELOP A NEW REPAIR FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,860.
Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 22, 2008
HOOD RAISES UP ABOUT 2 INCHES AND THE SAFETY CATCH HOLDS THE HOOD DOWN WHEN A SEMI TRUCK IS COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OR ON WINDY DAYS. THE CAUSES A BIG DISTRACTION WHEN IT LOOKS AS IF THE HOOD IS GOING TO FLY UP ON A REGULAR BASIS. *TR DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THE HOOD LATCHES.
Structure, Apr 22, 2008
SOFT TOP LEAKS AT SEAL AND HAS A BAD WHISTLE. DEALERSHIP ORDERED A NEW SEAL THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE LARGER THE ORIGINAL ONE. *TR