2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4x4 engine problems

Filed Mar 12, 2017 · Engine · 70,500 miles · NJ

While coming off the highway I noticed my engine make a 'clicking' noise, didn't soud too serious, but checked oil level and seemed to have been barely any oil in it. It was around scheduled oil change date, however took to a mechanic and he thought and assumed was the idler pulley and changed it. Drove it same night and was still making same noise. Took it back and he just spoke with a 'chrysler service personnel' and stated "chrysler had a bad engine casting for molding the engines and at high temperatures the engine itself will warp." so not sure if this is true, and I do not have the money to take to a dealership and confirm.

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 57,000 miles · VA

Purchased a 2007 jeep wrangler less than a couple years ago with around 53k miles. I have just start experiencing what is known as death wobble, in the middle of my trip from colorado to virginia and the jeep has been shaking violently at random intervals on the highway. This is known as I seen over 200 complaints online and chrysler refuses to take responsibility and recall these jeeps . I am taking to dealer but I won't stop until chrysler reimburses for these repairs and want other people included the government to look into this. Someone is going to get hurt this is not right this needs to be addressed.

Filed Jan 31, 2016 · Body, Engine · 80,000 miles · OH · fire

I was driving down the road the jeep started spitting and sputtering I pulled over to see what was going on as I go to get out it bursted into flames from under the hood then quickly spread throughout the whole jeep quickly

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 87,000 miles · IL

Was driving my 2007 jeep wrangler to work and I was going about 35mph around a corner and after I got out of the corner the jeep jerked engine stalled kicked back on then stalled again then died and wouldn't start back up had to have it towed to the mech. Shop and he said the crank busted.... Love those junk 3.8 jeep wont admit theirs a defect with.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

After driving my 07 wrangler home from work, approximately 35 minutes, I parked in my drive way and the under part of my jeep caught on fire and then the jeep exploded, catching my house on fire. My driveway is on an downward incline.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Engine · 52,000 miles · HI

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.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 20,000 miles · FL

Oil consumption issue, vehicle uses 3 to 4 quarts of oil between 3,000 mile oil changes, has done so since 25,000 miles. I've also have a 'popping' feeling from the front end or steering component when vehicle has warmed up. You'll feel the 'pop' in the steering wheel and fuel pedal. The dealerships from both florida and tennessee stated no problem found multiple times.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

The chrysler group llc and midway jeep chrysler located at 777 camino del rio south in san diego, ca are colluding the deny consumer rights afforded me under state and federal law, breach of contractual obligations and violation of state and federal clean vehicle emission regulations. I purchased a 2007 jeep wrangler x on april 13th, 2007. Since then, I have to add 6 quarts of oil between oil changes. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership to have the problem resolved under the terms of the vehicles warranty. After cursory examination that included visually checking the dip stick, visually checking the spark plugs, pvc, and cvc valves, I was told the service manager for midway jeep chrysler stated that using 6 quarts of oil between oil changes is perfectly normal and midway jeep nor chrysler will not perform any other investigative diagnostics, nor make any repairs to vehicle. They appear to be colluding to 'run out the clock' for when the vehicle warranty expires on april 12th, 2010. After consulting automotive experts and technicians, which I hired at my own expense, have been unanimous in their professional opinions that the vehicle's engine has serious internal mechanical issues and the engine will fail. Further more, the amount of oil being consumed is destroying the catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and other components of the vehicle exhaust system. This will render the vehicle inoperable under california law and require substantial repairs at great cost.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Engine · 31,899 miles · NY

In the november 2010 issue of consumer reports, page 15, they is an article about a recall on '07-'08 jeep wranglers " - faulty transmission fluid-temperature warning system not working; could cause fire when boil over coours." I called chrysler at 1‑800‑653‑1403 and was told that they knew of no recall of this nature and that if anything should happen, then I should call them. I explained that if something happened, it would be too late, according to this article, my car would be on fire. They still said that there was nothing they could do, there was no recall. Also, the 3 diget prefix number given in consumer report issue was transposed, it is 853 not 835.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · WA

My 2007 jeep wrangler has had engine stall two times now at 50-60 MPH. Causing light failure, engine failure, no brakes or power steering. I have taken it to the dealership two times, after restarting the vehicle. The next time it happens, they said call a tow truck and have it towed to them. This started at approximately 26,000 miles and again at 30,000. Both times nothing was found and the computer programs were current.