2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jul 18, 2010 · Engine · 34,000 miles · TN · fire

I purchased a 2007 4d jeep wrangler on 3/17/10. I had no problems with it and drove it only on roads (not off road). It had approximately 34,000 miles on it and no damage history. It was pre-owned certified. On june 27, 2010 it started to hesitate when the accelerator was depressed. I made an appointment to take it to a local dealer. On june 29th I was driving to the dealer per appointment and it lost power. It then burst into flames and is a total loss. I have contacted chrysler and they are conducting an investigation but have not contacted me with a solution.

Filed Mar 23, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 10,572 miles · GA

I have a 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited x, automatic with 10,500 miles. I was traveling down an on ramp going about 40mph, light on the throttle and the jeep hesitated, all of the gauges (speedometer, etc) shut off (showed 0), then all of the dash lights came on. During that 2 second period, I had no power steering, brakes or control over the throttle of the jeep. This could have been much worse. I know there is a recall that covers this, but my jeep falls out of the production date to get it taken care of. The "build" date is feb. Of 2007. I am not the only one with the problem and the current recall is not taking care of this issue. This needs to be address before someone (like my family) gets seriously hurt. Http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=2634.

Filed Dec 15, 2007 · Electrical · 7,300 miles · GA

While driving at 65mph in 5th gear with a manual, engine hesitated and than all dash lights illuminated for approx 3 seconds, the engine then continued as normal and the lights went off. Outside temperature 55 degrees, lights on, no AC or heat. Radio off, no other electronics in use.

Filed Jun 24, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 5,050 miles · NY

While driving on highway the jeep wrangler sahara 2007 model started to stall and hesitate, and dashboard lights flickered; engine light and seatbelt light came on; I pressed on the accelerator and the car kicked into gear and kept going.

Filed Jun 4, 2007 · Engine · 16,800 miles · IL

Engine cuts out and all dash lights go on. As soon as I realize what is going on things are back to normal.has happened on at least 4 separate occasions. The first time was traveling about 45 MPH. The second time was doing 70 on i94 next to a semi tractor. The third time was on an exit ramp on i55 in joliet il. The last time was on june 1, 2007 while approaching a stop light. It has been brought to the attention of the dealer and they have dismissed it. Told me they have never heard of such a thing. On the last visit they said "the customer states the engine hesitates so bad he thinks it has stalled then will snap back and will accelerate normally". I was very frustrated when I red this because it is not hesitation it is a stall. The vehicle completely dies. This is dangerous and if it happens at the wrong time or if someone panics the consequences could be deadly.