2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 transmission problems

Filed Dec 13, 2020 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · KY

Jog slips out of first gear violently. The gear doesnt stay engaged and this is very dangerous when pulling out in traffic. This happens quite often. When it pops out, you are a standing duck.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · NC · fire

Fire started under the car somewhere between the engine and transmission. Glow of the flame was towards the back of the engine compartment and towards the center of the car. Fire worked its way forward and engulfed the engine compartment. Car was in motion exiting from the highway onto an off ramp when issue was noticed.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Transmission · TX

Transmission pops violently out of first gear upon acceleration causing the vehicle to lurch and pause/stop suddenly. This has been going on for years with increasing severity and occurrence. The vehicle, when in first gear, is most often in the middle of turning or crossing an intersection. This has been going on for years with increasing severity and occurrence to the point we felt it dangerous so we finally took it to a dealer. Despite it being known issue for this make/model, jeep refused to help fix the problem citing the age of the vehicle and warranty expiration.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · FL · fire

I was driving with friends when I noticed that the vehicle was not functioning properly. Overheating, AC stopped working, and an odd speed fluctuation. I informed the people I was with that I was going to drive to the main road. Before I got there, about 50 feet, the whole vehicle was engulfed in flames. The flames went over the top of the jeep. Luckily the flames died down briefly enough for me to jump out . I lost everything in the jeep and the jeep itself. Upon contacting jeep, they said it wasn't their fault rather it was my fault. Clearly something malfunctioned and I almost lost my life.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 69,000 miles · NY

Dealer working on replacement of exhaust manifolds, broke bolt going into head, have to remove entire head, to remove broken bolt, as well as reinstall with new gasket, then proceeds to shock the jeep and now a new power control module needs to be replaced , this dealer is inadequate to say the least, nemer, saratoga springs, ny.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 33,000 miles · CA

My wife and I have experienced at least five (5) incidents where the vehicle engine stalls/kills and either restarts itself or has be manually restarted via ignition key. The symptoms mirror exactly those described in the federal safety agency action number pe07027. (driving on highway when vehicle dash lights up as if freshly started, and sometimes needs to be manually restarted, and sometimes has restarted itself) the first incident was experienced by my wife in august of 2009, and the vehicle was subsequently inspected by jeep dealer [xxx] motors of minocqua, wi, who after inspection and road test reported "no trouble found." (per my invoice dated 8/24/09) at that point the vehicle was under warranty with 33,054 miles on the odometer, and I was charged $35.25 for that service item. The most recent incident occurred october 14, 2013, and was witnessed by my son. In that case I was driving approximately 75 MPH on I-70 approaching I-15 in utah when the engine stalled. The vehicle needed to be manually restarted via key. That was the 3rd incident I've experienced in the past 5 months.

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 65,585 miles · NY

The 2007 jeep wrangler 4 door has seemed to have several complaints regarding violent shaking. This has happened to me several times where the vehicle shakes so violently it feels like you are having a tire blown out. It almost throws you off the road. I was almost in an accident on the highway. I am nervous and do not think this vehicle is safe.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · HI · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler rubicon. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the transmission fluid suddenly boiled out of the vehicle. The boiling fluid then made contact with the exhaust and caused a fire. The contact sustained back and knee injuries as well as smoke inhalation. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2013 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · SC · crash

The automatic shifter linkage pops off and the automatic transmission will not switch gears. This is dangerous. You may think you're in park when you're actually in drive causing the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly. This will cause an accident, vehicle damage and bodily injury.

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · NY

Bought my auto-transmission jeep wrangler unlimited x 2007 (jk) last november, took it to an 4 hour trip (first time long trip) in april. On our way we noticed that the control panel for radio became hot. We stopped a little bit then continued to drive. Suddenly there was a "hot oil" warning light up. We had to stop again and wait for another 2 hours to hit the road. I have never done towing or off-roading or anything - just driving in 2-wheel drive on a high way, why the hot oil light went off? Then I did some search and find a lot of wrangler catching fire videos on yutube. And people complaining about "hot oil" and insufficient transmission cooler. I find that there is a recall for auto-tran 2010 model to install an additional cooler. I also found that the 2011 and 2012 model jeep wrangler auto-tran come with the additional transmission cooler. But how about 2007, 2008 and 2009 model? The problem is endemic to 100% of automatic jks. The risk of fire or transmission damage when using the vehicle in a manner consistent with it's intended use is utterly unacceptable. It is also illegal!