2007 Jeep Wrangler engine problems

Filed May 30, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CT

In 2022, I paid over $15,000 to an official Jeep dealership (Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM City, Greenwich CT) to replace the engine in my Jeep Wrangler. Without clear disclosure or consent, they installed a non-OEM Jasper remanufactured engine. The invoice misleadingly stated “ALL PARTS ARE NEW UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED,” with no mention of Jasper or warranty terms. The vehicle began malfunctioning almost immediately, raising multiple serious safety concerns, confirmed by written service exchanges: •“The Jeep is stopping alone! Just crazy, brakes come on alone” — 🛑 Spontaneous brake engagement poses a serious crash risk. •“It also smells strong gas when turning the car on” — 🚨 Potential fuel leak or misfire, which is a fire hazard. •“The Jeep is malfunctioning,” “check engine light came back on,” “needs a PCM”, followed by: “I’m not sure this is a computer problem, but the motor you folks placed in the car.” — ⚠️ Suggests deeper integration issues between the engine and vehicle electronics. After only ~8,000 miles, the engine failed again. I spent thousands more with an independent mechanic, who found that several parts supposedly replaced in 2022 were already failing again (spark plugs, oil cooler, manifold gaskets, thermostat). This points to reused components, poor-quality parts, or improper installation. Stellantis refuses to assist, claiming their dealership is “independent,” despite operating under Stellantis branding and authorization. A Stellantis rep confirmed they would only file an internal complaint and left me to handle everything alone. This reflects mechanical negligence, brand-level accountability failures, and clear safety threats. I’m requesting the federal safety agency investigate: •Post-engine replacement safety hazards and quality of work and materials •Dangerous servicing practices at this authorized dealership (if not many or all of them) •Stellantis’ lack of oversight over branded repairs

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Body, Engine · 15,000 miles · TX · fire

While I was driving the engine of my jeep caught fire got out of the vehicle attempted to put it out without success the engine engulfed in flames and the whole jeep burnt I called the police and fire department and police came

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Engine · 76,000 miles · VA

Driving down the road & my motor just cuts off. Happened 3 times over the past weekend & happened about 5 years ago.. Very dangerous & frightening. After I put it in park, it always restarts. This is not acceptable always happens when driving in traffic

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Engine · NV

Purchased this vehicle used and have had several issues with the catalytic converter . The vehicle will not pass smog

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · WA

Loss of engine oil pressure while driving on the highway caused the engine to seize. A porous timing cover caused the bearings to wear out requiring an engine replacement at only 100,000 miles. Jeep/chrysler is aware of its porous timing cover, and published tsb 09-008-07. The company should pay for replacement of this engine.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · FL · fire

Vehicle caught fire while sitting in driveway in front of home 30 minutes after driving the vehicle. Total loss.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 135,000 miles · IN

The throttle control randomly goes out, while it is easy to reset the sensor, so the vehicle remains driveable, it is dangerous to be driving on the highway or crossing the highway with children in the car and the car goes into limp mode. I was turning on the highway where people are doing 60mph and suddenly mid turn the car goes into limp mode and doesn't want to move while cars come speeding at you.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 123,000 miles · MI

The day before yesterday my car died on the side of the road, I thought maybe I had ran out of gas because the light was on. I filled up with the gas can and the jeep did not start. I tried to jump it using cables and it wouldn't turn over. I went to autozone and bought a new battery, the jeep started after that. Yesterday I got an oil change, they checked my battery and showed me the oil after the change, said everything was golden. I was on my way home when my battery light popped on again, I kind of shook it off considering I just replaced it. Well my car jerked me forward, every single light turned on and my steering wheel locked up. I pulled off to the side of the high way as much as I could and my car was completely dead. I got it towed to a mechanic and they called to tell me that the issue was my "tipm" and that I would have to get it towed to a dealership. As I googled what that was regarding my year make and model I found out there was a recall on this about 7 years ago for my jeep specifically.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Engine · 123,578 miles · TX

My o2 sensors (all 4) and my ecu continued to come up faulty. I took my jeep to a repair shop. The repair man told my that my left and right manifolds were cracked and they would have to be replaced. Also had a bolt that had broken off one of the manifolds.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MO · fire

Vehicle was stationary, inside of garage with high ceilings. Vehicle caught on fire after sitting with engine off for more 3 hours. Looked like started at fuse box area. *tt