2007 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 8%of 558 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of the 558 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11394427, filed 2021-02, 15,000 miles“Making a left hand turn in city driving the trac bar mount attached to the frame broke off. If this would have happened while on he freeway it would have been deadly! This Jeep has been nothing but problems since I got it 5 months ago. I had to weld the trac bar mount and install an aftermarket support bracket. Unfortunately this problem is so much that they make an aftermarket part for it!”
NHTSA complaint #10730261, filed 2015-06, 61,000 miles“I was driving my 2007 Jeep Wrangler, and the automatic transmission slipped out of gear, I was driving at 25mph. I pulled over to the side of the road, and had the vehicle towed to hyannis transmission #2. If this happened on the highway, this could have caused an accident that could have resulted in serious injuries, or death to a person, or persons.”
NHTSA complaint #10453856, filed 2012-04, 72,164 miles“Starting off in 1st gear, my Jeep suddenly popped out of gear as I was entering roadway. That was the start of a problem that I still have today. Dealer has said it is normal and can't duplicate problem. I notified chrysler of the problem, but they failed to respond to my investigation request.”
NHTSA complaint #10730754, filed 2015-06, 10,000 miles“I engaged my electronic swaybar disconnect when I went off-roading. When I returned to pavement, I tried to reconnect by pressing the button on the instrument panel, but the light continued flashing on the dash. I took my 2007 Jeep Wrangler rubicon in to the local Jeep dealer and was told that it was not covered by warranty. After doing some research online, I found that this is a very common issue among rubicon owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535053, filed 2013-08, 64,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V436000Nov 5, 2009Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10138874Jun 1, 2018Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10219849Jun 1, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10021089Jan 15, 2008Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / dtc p0732. *kb updated 08-13-07. *kb updated 01/09/08. *nj updated 3/7/08.
- 10021426Mar 20, 2007Improved hill climb capability in reverse or dtc's p1713 / p1776.
- 10020761Nov 18, 2006Powertrain control module (pcm) mil/battery light illumination. Reprogramming the pcm with new software should fix the problem.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler
138 complaintsFuel system
114 complaintsSuspension
100 complaintsAir bags
89 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler
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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