2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is an issue with the valve lifters that cause a ticking or knocking sound while stationary & in motion. Worse while in motion, we have been told by two different mechanics that to repair the issue the engine has to be disassembled.”
filed Apr 8, 2019
“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…”
filed Oct 28, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 28 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.