Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
In 2022, I paid over $15,000 to an official Jeep dealership (Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM City, Greenwich CT) to replace the engine in my Jeep Wrangler. Without clear disclosure or consent, they installed a non-OEM Jasper remanufactured engine. The invoice misleadingly stated "ALL PARTS ARE NEW UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED," with no mention of Jasper or warranty terms. The vehicle began malfunctioning almost immediately, raising multiple serious safety concerns, confirmed by written service exchanges: "The Jeep is stopping alone! Just crazy, brakes come on alone" - Spontaneous brake engagement poses a serious crash risk. "It also smells strong gas when turning the car on" - Potential fuel leak or misfire, which is a fire hazard. …
Driving on I-40 approximately 60 MPH. Vehicle began to emit dark smoke from rear of vehicle. When slowing the vehicle down to safely exit highway, dash lights flashed and engine stopped resulting in loss of all power and steering. Was forced to steer vehicle to side of off ramp and when coming to a complete stop, the right side of the engine compartment by the front window burst into flames. Fortunately a tow truck company was very close by, witnessed the incident, and attempted to extinguish the fire along with a driver from a local cable company. Blaze was eventually controlled once the fire department arrived on scene. After researching this incident, I am very thankful no one was physically injured. Given the number of similar reports, it would seem the public should be notified of the real risk with these vehicles before anyone else is injured or killed.
"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. Chrysler need to do something about it. We need some answers. My car was in motion, in a highway.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving, another driver on the road made the contact aware that the vehicle was on fire. The contact mentioned that the flames were located near the engine. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. The VIN was not provided.
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
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a burning odor in the vehicle. After the vehicle was parked, it became engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN as unavailable. The failure mileage was 173,000.
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.
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
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
Two weeks ago I when to the dealer to detail clean my Jeep, I park at the entrance of the shop, when they where going to take my Jeep in for cleaning, it will not start, they had to push the Jeep into the shop, after checking it for a wild, they told me that it burn a fuse, they replace it and everything was find. Last week when I came out of my job, the Jeep will not start again, I just replace the fuse and it was all fine. This morning am at wawa getting coffee and when I came out , the Jeep will not start, had to get a toll truck to take it to my mechanic. He check it and told me there something cutting off the power and blowing the fuse every time he try to start it. …
Engine complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 213 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the model year's 1,706 complaints. The component named most often is engine (45 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Wrangler engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Wrangler engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 11,000 miles, and 59% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 19 fires and 3 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.