2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 1% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10651561, filed 2014-10, 87,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10823347, filed 2016-01, 80,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10960194, filed 2017-03, 70,500 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924536, filed 2016-11, 57,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
116 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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