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2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 8,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 problems
Engine
11 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4. While driving 70 MPH, the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost all power. The engine seized momentarily, but then began to operate a few seconds later. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact stated that the esp and bas lights…
Engine stalls while driving at any speed. The computer module has been reprogrammed but the problem still exists. After the engine stalls, many of the dash lights illuminate including, but not limited to, the esp/bas, brake, oil, battery, ignition, engine, airbag lights. The vehicle will start once the computer has…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.
While trying to put gas into my 2007 Jeep jk wrangler unlimited, fuel started to pour out the underside. I took my vehicle to the mechanic and they informed me that a large crack was on the filler neck that is attached to the fuel tank. They also informed me that due to the discoloration of the plastic inlet it has…
2007 Jeep wrangler jk unlimited, every time you put fuel in the tank it belches about a quarter gallon of fuel back out the spout and all over the vehicle and person filling the vehicle. No matter how you try to fill it does it every time. This is a common problem with all wranglers 2007-2010. Jeep jk forum has…
Electrical
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4. While driving 70 MPH, the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost all power. The engine seized momentarily, but then began to operate a few seconds later. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact stated that the esp and bas lights…
Engine light comes on and off. Gas cap signal appears and disappears. Engine has stalled x2. When applying brakes going down hill (15mph), vehicle shook a little like anti-lock system was in full effect. All recall notices have been taken care of at dealers.
Transmission
6 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
My 2007 Jeep was in the shop for various repairs, however this one took the cake! I arrived home from work (6 miles away) when I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I found it was overheating, no indicator light to warn me, temperature gauge was at normal but the smell of anti-freeze was present. Towed it to…
There was not a fire but thought there was and 911 was called. I had the oil changed in march and again in july. In septermber there was a clicking noise coming from the engine and I pulled into a drive way and shut off the engine. I asked someone to look at it and when they tried to start the engine smoke came out of…
Suspension
6 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
While driving on the roadway and I hit a bump the steering wheel and tires begin violently shaking. I have researched this for over a year and have replaced several things in my front end without luck. My Jeep was completely stock prior to this incident. This happens more often during the winter as I have put up with…
It's the 5th time this has happened. While driving my Jeep wrangler at more than 45 miles an hour the front end begins to shake uncontrollably. I begin to lose control. I have to apply brakes and nearly stop at highway speeds causing safety issues for other drivers. Chrysler has admitted to the issue and has issued a…
Steering
3 complaints · 8%I was driving on a 4 lane highway at 60mph when the car started vibrating so violently I thought I had lost a wheel. I could barely control the car and was surrounded by 18 wheelers. I was horrified. I pulled onto the shoulder and got out expecting to see a flat tire but everything looked fine. I got back in and drove…
It's the 5th time this has happened. While driving my Jeep wrangler at more than 45 miles an hour the front end begins to shake uncontrollably. I begin to lose control. I have to apply brakes and nearly stop at highway speeds causing safety issues for other drivers. Chrysler has admitted to the issue and has issued a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Totally integrated power module failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 21, 2014, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the totally integrated power module (tipm) installed in chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that tipm defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On september 25, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Odi analyzed complaint data provided by cas as
Airbag clockspring failure
Summary
In its july 29, 2011 response to odi's may 27, 2011 information request letter, chrysler provided 153 my 2007-2008 owner reports, additional to the 28 odi vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs), which related to the illumination of the air bag light (abl) due to a faulty clockspring (cs) wiring circuit.the right hand drive (rhd) vehicles, which were first produced in my 2008 and account for only 1% of vehicle production, accounted for 82 of these 181 reports (45%).the my2007 left hand drive (lhd) vehicle accounted for 61 of the remaining 92 lhd reports and exhibited a higher complaint rate than the my 2008 lhd vehicles.odi did not identify any incidents of crashes/injuries attributable to the c
Fuel spill during refueling
Summary
Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the NHTSA safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.according
Tow bar assembly failure
Summary
The defective tow bar assemblies involved in this recall were supplied to chrysler for use on some of its jeep wrangler vehicles.the purpose of this investigation was to identify any additional purchasers of identical or substantially similar defective assemblies and to initiate additional defect reporting and safety recalls as necessary.to accomplish this rmd contacted the supplier of the assemblies, valley towing products, and confirmed no other such assemblies were distributed.this eq is therefore closed.
Engine stalling & electric power loss
Summary
On july 3, 2007, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to NHTSA describing a defect that could result in engine stall while driving in approximately 80,894 model year (my) 2007 jeep wrangler and dodge nitro vehicles manufactured between january 30, 2006 and january 22, 2007 (NHTSA recall 07v-291, dcc recall g25).according to dcc, the totally integrated power module (tipm) in these vehicles was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions.dcc will reprogram the tipm in the recalled vehicles with revised software. Odi opened pe07-027 on may 29, 2007, based on 53 complaints alleging engine stall and/or loss of electrical
Questions about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints, typically around 8,500 miles); fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 8,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4?
- It is the most complained-about Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 model year since 2000, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Jeep Wrangler X Rhd 4X4 years
- 2007