2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 2% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,900 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving to work on the freeway going around 60mph, hit a small bump and the Jeep started to shake so violently my heart went out of my chest. I flipped on my hazards and made my way over to the slow lane, but the shaking stopped. When I arrived to work, I researched the shaking and found another name for it, death wobble. I can't believe there hasn't been a recall on the parts that cause this, it hasn't caused any fatalities yet; but it will.”
NHTSA complaint #10564912, filed 2014-02, 55,000 miles“3.8l v6 engine burns excessive amount of oil over 1 quart every 1000 miles. The oil also destroys the four oxygen sensors which have to replaced every 75k miles and catalytic converter $500. My rear exhaust drips oil and the engine compartment reeks of burn oil. This issue has devalued my vehicle worse than the vw diesel software scandal. Also the oil light it set to come on when the oil pressure reaches 0 PSI of pressure, whats the point to let you know you just damaged your engine? So stupid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10783611, filed 2015-10, 28,000 miles“My 2007 Jeep jku sahara will completely shut down and stall at any given time while I am driving at any speed. The wipers and horn will go off even when in the off position, followed by the engine stalling. My wheels will lock up and I cannot give the vehicle gas. I can only brake and slightly turn off to the side of the road. This is extremely dangerous because there is no telling when it will happen. Recall for tipm has already been reprogrammed and apparently there are no power modules available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780412, filed 2015-10, 116,500 miles“2007 Jeep wrangler unlimited sahara will stall while driving down the road at any given time/speed. Wipers will start going off without turning them on, followed by engine stalling, leaving me unable to accelerate. Meanwhile, my wheels lock up leaving me unable to steer. Very dangerous. Already had the tipm reprogrammed in 2010, and then again 2 days ago. (october 16th, 2015). On the way home from getting it fixed , wipers go off again and engine stalls. Paid $825 for nothing. This needs to be dealt with.”
NHTSA complaint #10783162, filed 2015-10, 116,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10919833, filed 2016-10, 170,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
223 complaintsElectrical system
111 complaintsSteering
82 complaintsSuspension
78 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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