2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, 4% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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 bought my Jeep 12/12/16 and it had 43,319 miles on it. On 2/7/17 at 45,233 miles I had the first engine replacement done. On 5/17/17 at 46,552 miles I had the transmission rebuilt. On 11/1/18 at 65,858 miles I had the second engine replacement. On 3/8/19 at 68,980 miles I had the third replacement engine installed. I got my Jeep back on 4/15/19 and now I hear a ticking like sound and I'm told it could be an exhaust leak. Also, before I got the third engine installed the Jeep would pop out of first gear when I start to accelerate, just like before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203172, filed 2019-04, 45,233 miles“My car caught on fire while driving from ok to tx, before the fire my brakes went out and my wheel was locked. Between a minute of running out of the car with my baby my car was completely in flames, my Jeep was at the dealer 2 weeks ago for service, I never have a dashboard warning, car was working perfectly until caught in fire, oh before my breaks went out my car started to lost power and the fire started under the hood (passenger seat) we need some answers, that's not fsir....updated 08/08/16 ...updated 08/30/16”
NHTSA complaint #10887644, filed 2016-07, 80,000 miles“My Jeep with 86k miles engine blew. One week earlier when driving over 40 miles per hour it seemed to wobble a bit from left to right, I thought maybe it was because I had 4 wheel drive on. I have only owned it for a month and it is a 2nd vehicle and I was not sure if that was normal or not. Then after not driving the vehicle for 4 days I moved it out of my driveway and was less then a block from my home when the oil light came on and half a block later the engine cut out. The car wouldnt start again and I had it towed to the dealer where I purchased it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065801, filed 2018-01, 86,000 miles“Takata recall I was driving my Jeep wrangler 2007 when I started to lost power and I try to move to the emergency line but my brakes went out and my wheel were locked, I was not able to control my car at all, after my car abruptly stop I run to get my child out and my car was on flames under the hood (passenger side) I didn't have a warning, I checked my dashboard and nothing was on, my car was at the chrysler dealer for service two weeks ago and pass state inspection last week. That's is not acceptable, I didn't have time to get my bag and wallet, my car was on flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #10887538, filed 2016-07, 80,000 miles“While driving on the highway, a loud knocking sound began to come from my engine compartment. As I slowed to exit (at the next interchange) the 3.8l v6 engine had a bearing seize and threw a rod out the bottom of the engine block. From the research that I have done this is not an isolated incident for chrysler. There have been many reports of this engine failing even with impeccable maintenance. I received no indications or warnings prior to the engine blowing. Just as I slowed down the oil pressure indicator light illuminated but at that point it was too late.”
NHTSA complaint #10733425, filed 2015-07, 104,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
69 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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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