2007 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and complaints

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• 16V35200024 May 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 16V29000011 May 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 10V2360003 Jun 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 09V4360005 Nov 2009Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 08V2020006 May 2008Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 07V43400014 Sep 2007Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
• 07V2910003 Jul 2007Electrical System
• 06V49300029 Dec 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

1. 16V352000Received 24 May 2016. 4,648,270 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2017.

2. 16V290000Received 11 May 2016. 388,532 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Dec 2016.

3. 10V236000Received 3 Jun 2010. 287,653 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a brake fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number K13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2010.

4. 09V436000Received 5 Nov 2009. 88,461 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and install a "hotoil" message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number J30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2010.

5. 08V202000Received 6 May 2008. 1,709 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if necessary. The recall began on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number H17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2008.

6. 07V434000Received 14 Sep 2007. 296,550 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number G40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2007.

7. 07V291000Received 3 Jul 2007. 80,894 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprogram the tipm. The recall began on july 5, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number G25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jul 2007.

8. 06V493000Received 29 Dec 2006. 50,665 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number F50. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Feb 2007.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2007 Jeep Wrangler
• All 2007 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 24.

Complaints that report a crash

13

Complaints that report a fire

21

Injuries in the complaints

16

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

27 Mar 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19860
2. 19875
3. 19883
4. 19894
5. 19904
6. 19916
7. 19924
8. 19933
9. 19942
10. 19951
11. 19960
12. 19973
13. 19982
14. 19991
15. 20001
16. 20013
17. 20022
18. 20030
19. 20041
20. 20051
21. 20063
22. 20078
23. 20087
24. 20096
25. 201010
26. 201110
27. 20129
28. 20136
29. 20144
30. 20153
31. 20165
32. 20175
33. 201814
34. 20199
35. 202012
36. 202115
37. 202215
38. 202314
39. 202411
40. 20254
41. 20263

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?

5,842,734 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Wrangler have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 92 recall campaigns for the Jeep Wrangler, model years 1986 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2007 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler name most often?

Steering: 130 of 697 component mentions, or 186.5 per 1,000. For all 2007 vehicles the figure is 75.5 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 10 that name this model year.