Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09V436000CHRYSLER LLCfrom 06/01/2006 to 07/31/2008V (Vehicle)8846102/22/2010ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/05/200911/05/2009
Defect SummaryChrysler 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 SummaryFluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesChrysler recall no. j30.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210050703/20/200710021426Improved hill climb capability in reverse or dtc's p1713 / p1776. *kb04/25/2007
080300608/25/20060803006A10021239Powertrain control module initialization. *kb03/23/2007
210020701/15/20082100108A10021089Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / dtc p0732. *kb updated 08-13-07. *kb updated 01/09/08. *nj updated 3/7/08. *nj03/01/2007
180360611/18/200610020761Powertrain control module (pcm) mil/battery light illumination. reprogramming the pcm with new software should fix the problem. *kb01/08/2007

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE09037CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/12/200911/17/2009TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE09V436000
 In a letter dated november 3, 2009, chrysler group llc (chrysler), notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 161,000 model year (my) 2007 and 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built with automatic transmissions.chrysler stated that these vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system and the operation of these vehicles beyond the limits of reasonable usage over a period of time could result in transmission failure and in some cases transmission fluid expulsion.the expelled fluid could come in contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.chrysler will conduct a safety recall to install a hot oil warning message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid temperature condition.an owner's manual addendum stating the purpose of the hot oil message and chime to include caution and warning statements regarding elevated transmission fluid temperature conditions will be provided to owners.based on chrysler's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE07027CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/29/200708/02/2007ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS07V291000
 On july 3, 2007, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to nhtsa describing a defect that could result in engine stall while driving in approximately 80,894 model year (my) 2007 jeep wrangler and dodge nitro vehicles manufactured between january 30, 2006 and january 22, 2007 (nhtsa recall 07v-291, dcc recall g25).according to dcc, the totally integrated power module (tipm) in these vehicles was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions.dcc will reprogram the tipm in the recalled vehicles with revised software. odi opened pe07-027 on may 29, 2007, based on 53 complaints alleging engine stall and/or loss of electrical power in my 2007 jeep wrangler vehicles.odi was also monitoring similar complaints in my 2007 dodge nitro vehicles.dcc's analysis of complaints to dcc and nhtsa found that many described events with a momentary loss of electrical power inside the vehicle and a corresponding loss of engine power.many of the reports also indicated that the instrument cluster telltale lamps momentarily illuminated during the event. dcc's engineering analysis determined that the tipm could initiate an internal reset cycle lasting approximately 75 ms in response to error messages on the communication bus.the key on signal from the tipm to the powertrain control module (pcm) is lost during a tipm reset.if the pcm loses the key on signal for longer than 40 ms, it interprets it as the vehicle ignition being turned off and begins a power down routine.after the tipm reset, the key on signal is restored and the pcm powers back up.if the rotating components of the engine contain sufficient inertia, the vehicle may restart with no input from the operator as reported in some of the complaints.if the engine does not restart in this manner, it can be restarted by the operator.a revision to the tipm software on january 22, 2007 changed the tipm reset time to 17 ms, removing the potential for pcm power down and engine stall. odi has received 178 complaints potentially related to the alleged defect in my 2007 jeep wrangler vehicles and 52 complaints involving my 2007 dodge nitro vehicles.two of the nitro complaints allege that a crash resulted from an engine stall incident, one of which caused minor injuries to a passenger.as of june 1, 2007, dcc identified 151 wrangler complaints and 128 nitro complaints. this investigation has been closed with dcc's recall.
PE09037CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/12/200911/17/2009TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE09V436000
 In a letter dated november 3, 2009, chrysler group llc (chrysler), notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 161,000 model year (my) 2007 and 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built with automatic transmissions.chrysler stated that these vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system and the operation of these vehicles beyond the limits of reasonable usage over a period of time could result in transmission failure and in some cases transmission fluid expulsion.the expelled fluid could come in contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.chrysler will conduct a safety recall to install a hot oil warning message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid temperature condition.an owner's manual addendum stating the purpose of the hot oil message and chime to include caution and warning statements regarding elevated transmission fluid temperature conditions will be provided to owners.based on chrysler's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PE09037CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/12/200911/17/2009TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE09V436000
 In a letter dated november 3, 2009, chrysler group llc (chrysler), notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 161,000 model year (my) 2007 and 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built with automatic transmissions.chrysler stated that these vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system and the operation of these vehicles beyond the limits of reasonable usage over a period of time could result in transmission failure and in some cases transmission fluid expulsion.the expelled fluid could come in contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.chrysler will conduct a safety recall to install a hot oil warning message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid temperature condition.an owner's manual addendum stating the purpose of the hot oil message and chime to include caution and warning statements regarding elevated transmission fluid temperature conditions will be provided to owners.based on chrysler's decision to conduct a safety recall this engineering analysis is closed.
PE07027CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/29/200708/02/2007ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS07V291000
 On july 3, 2007, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to nhtsa describing a defect that could result in engine stall while driving in approximately 80,894 model year (my) 2007 jeep wrangler and dodge nitro vehicles manufactured between january 30, 2006 and january 22, 2007 (nhtsa recall 07v-291, dcc recall g25).according to dcc, the totally integrated power module (tipm) in these vehicles was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions.dcc will reprogram the tipm in the recalled vehicles with revised software. odi opened pe07-027 on may 29, 2007, based on 53 complaints alleging engine stall and/or loss of electrical power in my 2007 jeep wrangler vehicles.odi was also monitoring similar complaints in my 2007 dodge nitro vehicles.dcc's analysis of complaints to dcc and nhtsa found that many described events with a momentary loss of electrical power inside the vehicle and a corresponding loss of engine power.many of the reports also indicated that the instrument cluster telltale lamps momentarily illuminated during the event. dcc's engineering analysis determined that the tipm could initiate an internal reset cycle lasting approximately 75 ms in response to error messages on the communication bus.the key on signal from the tipm to the powertrain control module (pcm) is lost during a tipm reset.if the pcm loses the key on signal for longer than 40 ms, it interprets it as the vehicle ignition being turned off and begins a power down routine.after the tipm reset, the key on signal is restored and the pcm powers back up.if the rotating components of the engine contain sufficient inertia, the vehicle may restart with no input from the operator as reported in some of the complaints.if the engine does not restart in this manner, it can be restarted by the operator.a revision to the tipm software on january 22, 2007 changed the tipm reset time to 17 ms, removing the potential for pcm power down and engine stall. odi has received 178 complaints potentially related to the alleged defect in my 2007 jeep wrangler vehicles and 52 complaints involving my 2007 dodge nitro vehicles.two of the nitro complaints allege that a crash resulted from an engine stall incident, one of which caused minor injuries to a passenger.as of june 1, 2007, dcc identified 151 wrangler complaints and 128 nitro complaints. this investigation has been closed with dcc's recall.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
04/10/2012
 Tl-the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she turned and the vehicle performed as if it were going to stall. the contact jerked at the steering wheel and the failure ceased. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that they had to reset the totally integrated power module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v291000 (electrical system). the failure and current mileages were not available. the vin was not available. sm.
04/10/201230
 Tl- the contact 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated while driving 30 mph she made a turn and she felt the vehicle diving and felt the engine stalling. she had to joker the steering wheel to alien it. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. they stated that they had to reset the power module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted they stated that her vehicle was not under the recall(nhtsa campaign id number: 07v291000). the failure and current mileage was not available. the vin was not available.jp
02/11/201272164
 I was driving my 2007 jeep wrangler, and the automatic transmission slipped out of gear, i was driving at 25mph. i pulled over to the side of the road, and had the vehicle towed to hyannis tranmission #2. if this happened on the highway, this could have caused an accident that could have resulted in serious injuries, or death to a person, or persons.
03/28/201294000
 The 2007 jeep wrangler stalled, lost power brakes, lost power steering. tried to restart the vehicle and would not turn over. we noticed flames shooting up outside the passenger side of the vehicle. all 4 of us climbed out the driver side door. i tried to open the hood and flames came bursting out. within 2 minutes the whole vehicle engulfed in flames. the flames were coming from underneath the engine. it took the fire department nearly 2 hours to extinguish the flames. the vehicle was a total loss.
10/19/201166000
 The six speed manual transmission continually jumps out of first gear while pulling away from a stop. this is dangerous because it could cause an accident to occur if the transmission was to jump out of gear during a take off and crossing lanes of traffic. i also am aware that this is a common problem, not only has chrysler shipped a non-functional vehicle but have knowingly ignored a fix after 5 years.
12/18/201043750
 While pulling out in 1st gear with manual transmission the jeep jumps out of of 1st gear.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/16/201040000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that after having recall campaign number 09v436000, which deals with the power train automatic transmission to fix the transmission control module, the vehicle started having problems. the day after the recall repair, the vehicle started to become hard to start and when it does start it would start stalling. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that they did not know what was wrong with the vehicle and that they would have to keep the vehicle for an unspecified amount of time. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileage was 40000.rl
06/04/201015000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler with 15000 miles. the contact found that his vehicle was part of recall 09v436000 power train:automatic transmission. the contact contacted the manufacturer about not receiving a recall notice and was told that his vehicle was part of the recall. the contact then asked the manufacturer to send him out a notice but they refused. the vehicle has not been repaired. bl
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
12/26/20067464209/21/2006
 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving 2007 jeep wrangler limited the warning lights on dash board turned on and radio turned off, at which time vehicle lost power while driving at 65-75 mph. vehicle mileage at the time of failure was 2900, and is currently 7464. the first time vehicle lost power the rpms were still running. he put the vehicle in neutral. then attempted to restart the vehicle and was successful. the second time the incident occurred warning lights turned on, and the radio turned off for another 5 second. he took foot off the accelerator and left the vehicle in drive and the vehicle regained speed, the lights turned off and the radio turned back on. the contact stated that he noticed that sometimes when he opened the windows the radio was off for about 5 seconds. the contact did take vehicle to dealership for second time, and they replaced the ignition switch, and the circuit brake panel. the contact stated that he took vehicle to dealership for repair again on 12/26/06 because the vehicle was still having the same electrical problems. *ak updated 1/17/2006 - windshield bracket bolts corroded. the left blinker would blink very fast. the dealer replaced the left front turn signal bulb. gear shift became stuck. the dealer replaced the console mounted shift lever. *nm
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
01/24/20075616110/28/2006
 Front axle failure of a 2007 jeep wrangler. *jb
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
08/19/20083
 2007 jeep wrangler. consumer states clutch failure with vehicle *tgw consumer sent copy of letter *tgw the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle would not shift. the clutch was replaced three times within 18 months. *jb the consumer received a refund for the expenses she incurred. updated 06/21/10*jb
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
01/24/20075616110/28/2006
 Front axle failure of a 2007 jeep wrangler. *jb
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
03/01/20071
 2007 jeep wrangler with recall for brake failure. consumer states that he finally received a recall for the faulty brakes. he would like reimbursement for the brake repair since his was fixed before the recall was sent out. *kb the consumer stated the problem occurred while he was in 4-wheel drive, low range over the top of a small rise. when he attempted to brake, nothing happened, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the small down slope caused the consumer to speed up and hit a low set of rocks and hard dirt. the rear differential cover was leaking. the vehicle had extensive damage to the front axle and surrounding parts. recall # 07v434000 no police report mentioned. *jb
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/02/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited. while driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission violently slipped out of first gear. immediately, the contact shifted into the second gear range, and resumed normally. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was waiting on a response from the dealer regarding the failure at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. js
07/01/200926000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated upon initial take off or when driving in first gear, the vehicle transmission would slip gears without warning. the vehicle would exhibit excessive jerking and clunking noises when the failure would occur. the dealer advised they were aware of the failure and the manufacturer had offered three separate repair remedies but to no avail. the vehicle was left in possession of the dealer for further analysis. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 26,000 and the current was 39,000.

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