6.6
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,103 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle would burn oil excessively. A local mechanic diagnosed that the pistons and rings would need to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer took a complaint but the failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. Updated 01/12/12 the consumer stated it would cost $ 6200 to replace the part. Updated 01/12/12
- Sycamore, IL, USA
2007 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer states that vehicle made a rattling noise while accelerating. She thought that her vehicle should have been included in the transmission recall. The dealer recommended an engine breakdown and inspection. After the inspection of the vehicle, the consumer was informed that based on the inspection report, the repair of the engine was denied. The consumer stated he was accused of negligence by means of improper/insufficient lubrication which resulted in engine failure due to lack of oil, despite providing sufficient evidence of proper vehicle maintenance.
- Walnut Creek, CA, USA
2007 Jeep Wrangler. Letter from congressman israel on behalf of constituent requesting assistance in recovering financial damages she incurred when the Jeep dealership refused to honor the warranty (full document not imaged) the consumer stated her son drove through some water on a local road, not aware that any problems occurred. When he arrived home, a friends truck would not start, so the consumers son gave the friends vehicle a jump, in the middle of the jump, the vehicle suddenly stopped running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the consumer was informed, the engine had seized and needed to be replaced at a cost of $7,000. The consumer stated the manufacturer would not honor the warranty.
- Dix Hills, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving the vehicle would stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician could not locate any diagnostic error codes therefore no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 20. The current mileage was 44000. Updated 11/04/09. The consumer stated the dealer performed the repair per the recall, however the remedy only lasted 18 months and then the stalling resumed and continued to be a constant problem. Updated 11/05/09.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power with the exception of the brakes. The throttle control and esp warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side and restarted. The weather was very windy. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 26,000. Updated 10/18/07
- Las Vegas , NV, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 65-75 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut off. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 16,000.
- Crete, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle has stalled on four occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage is 8,409 and failure mileage was 1,000.
- Ft. Clinton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The current mileage was 6800. While driving 65 mph the engine stalled and completely lost power. All of the warnining indicator lights were on. After two seconds the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 3000.
- Tamiment, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. On May 22, 2007, the dashboard lights dimmed and the vehicle failed while driving 45 mph. The failure previously occurred in March of 2007. The vehicle failed without warning. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 5,800 and failure mileage was 1,000.
- Ponchatoula, LA, USA
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA