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2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
74about this part
Share
13%of 587 total for the year
Median mileage
5,400miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 13% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,400 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving my 2007 Jeep x unlimited w/ automatic transmission, build date 12/06, on a long trip engine had been running for 4 hours straight. Approached a stop light at about 35 MPH and engine stalled. All dash lights came on and radio cut out. I had my ipod hooked up to the auxiliary jack. Had over 1/4 tank of gas.”

NHTSA complaint #10187520, filed 2007-04, 5,400 miles

“While driving my 07 Jeep wrangler unlimited with 3,400 miles on it at 65 MPH the electrical system momentarily cut out then all lights came on, chimes starting going, and horn was honking for a few seconds then everything went back to normal except my check engine light came on. Unfortunately it was sunday and I couldn't have the computer read. On monday the check engine light was off.”

NHTSA complaint #10192467, filed 2007-06, 3,400 miles

“My engine stalls and Jeep wants to turn off. I also am having brake problems rear brakes have been replaced 3 times in only 26,000 miles front brakes still look like new. Have taken it to dealer multiple time but they cant find out why its doing these things.”

NHTSA complaint #10335691, filed 2010-06, 26,000 miles

“On two occasions the engine in the Jeep jk, 4x4 sahara has cut off momentarily and within a couple of seconds cut back on. The first time was more noticeable than the second time. I have less than 4000 miles on the Jeep. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer and nothing was found. This could potentially cause a serious accident. Reading message boards, I have seen that others have reported this as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10187336, filed 2007-04, 2,900 miles

“I was driving toward a red light, and slowing down at 35 MPH, I and had my father in the vehicle when the radio shut off, there was a slight jerk in the vehicle, all the lights on the dash came on, and then everything continued like normal. I had 1/8 of a tank of gas, and it was 87 degrees out. This was the third time that my vehicle stalled. The last time I was reversing out of a space, and damage was caused.”

NHTSA complaint #10190241, filed 2007-05, 8,850 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
2008132%
20077413%

Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

Fuel system
223 complaints
Electrical system
111 complaints
Steering
82 complaints
Suspension
78 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
31 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
16 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Engine
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-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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