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2007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X4, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints371 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X4 has problems

37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling90
Fuel system, gasoline80
Electrical system70
Power train60
Suspension60
Steering30
Air bags20
Engine20
Structure20
8 other systems91

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X4 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Wrangler X RHD 4X4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler X RHD 4X4 median. How we score

'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X4, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · closed Jul 24, 2015
    No recall
  2. TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILUREEQ09006 · closed Aug 19, 2009
    No recall
  3. ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSSPE07027 · closed Aug 2, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-291
  4. Fuel Spill During RefuelingPE10032 · closed Feb 16, 2011
    No recall
  5. Airbag Clockspring FailurePE11019 · closed Nov 7, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-528
In owners' words

What Wrangler X RHD 4X4 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2007 JEEP WAS IN THE SHOP FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS, HOWEVER THIS ONE TOOK THE CAKE! I ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK (6 MILES AWAY) WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I FOUND IT WAS OVERHEATING, NO INDICATOR LIGHT TO WARN ME, TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS AT NORMAL BUT THE SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE WAS…
Complaint 10437626 · Nov 28, 2011 · 20,000 miles
I HIT A BUMP AND MY JEEP STARTED SHAKING LIKE A DOG THAT IS ALL WET. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THEN IT IS FINE FOR A WHILE. THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT MY JEEP WAS NOT ONE OF…
Complaint 10373356 · Dec 29, 2010 · 34,600 miles
VEHICLE LOSES POWER TO ACCELERATOR AT RANDOM, UNPREDICTABLE TIMES (COULD BE AT A STOP SIGN, COULD BE WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, AND DOES NOT MATTER IF CAR IS HOT OR COLD). WARNING LIGHT (LIGHTNING BOLT) FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD, AND ACCELERATOR IS SLUGGISH TO RESPOND OR UNRESPONSIVE ALTOGETHER.…
Complaint 10328254 · Apr 30, 2010 · 30,000 miles

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