Ask the Car People.SM


2007 Jeep Wrangler

548 messages,  Last post on Aug 22, 2011 at 7:21 AM

You are in the Jeep Wrangler Forum.

What is this discussion about? Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, SUV

Messages Page 48 of 56

#463 of 548 Re: Update on '07 electrical issues [huskycountry] by mac24

Sep 03, 2007 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: huskycountry (Sep 03, 2007 4:14 pm)
Two recalls for the '07, one for the ABS and the other for the electrical issue, both copied below.
 
Make : JEEP Model : WRANGLER Year : 2007
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V493000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 22, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 50665
Summary:
 ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
 DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F50. CUSTOMERS 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.
   
   
  
 
Make : JEEP Model : WRANGLER Year : 2007
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V291000 Mfr's Report Date : JUL 03, 2007
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 80894
Summary:
 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:
 THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
 DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G25. CUSTOMERS 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.

#464 of 548 Re: Update on '07 electrical issues [mac24] by huskycountry

Sep 03, 2007 (4:42 pm)

Replying to: mac24 (Sep 03, 2007 4:30 pm)
WOW, that was fast, that came through loud and clear, thanks so much, looks like I better be calling the Jeep dealer tomorrow!

#465 of 548 Re: Two questions [dctalk] by 4rider

Sep 03, 2007 (11:08 pm)

Replying to: dctalk (Sep 03, 2007 2:42 am)
"Second: The one huge flaw I find in the front seats is the headrests. They force your head and neck forward into an uncomfortable position"
 
I have seen this problem in most new modle Jeeps, Toyotas, many GMs as well. It is really a pain not able to set up right. Auto manufacutres really need to add a tilt feature to the headrest.

#466 of 548 Re: Unlimited Towing's Ability at Max. Capacity? [britt22] by redrock4

Sep 04, 2007 (6:51 pm)

Replying to: britt22 (Jul 26, 2007 5:14 pm)
The service dept. is telling the truth. No damage should occur due to the towing load you are suggesting. Just don't be in a hurry! I would highly recommend going with a taller gear ratio in the axles (maybe 4.53). It won't be available through the factory but any certified technician can handle it. Just remember that both axles will need to be changed to the same ratio and the speedometer will need to be recalabrated. MPG will be hurt some when not towing, but if towing is your thing; the lower gearing will make the gentle 3.8L V6 feel like a small V8.

#467 of 548 Re: 2008 axle ratios [panzer] by redrock4

Sep 04, 2007 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: panzer (Aug 20, 2007 10:47 am)
I was not aware of this change as I drove an 08 the day before purchasing my 07 Sahara 2DR Hard Top. Both were Hard Top Automatics and drove the same. I would have never known that the 08 had the 3.73's. Not sure about how they will feel in the 4DR.

#468 of 548 Re: Would you rather have an H3 Convertible? [mr_anton89] by redrock4

Sep 04, 2007 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: mr_anton89 (Mar 10, 2007 9:17 pm)
This comment has first time Jeep owner written all over it! See you on the other side of my winch.

#469 of 548 Re: Looking into The Unlimited Sahara, MAYBE RUBI [thundergod1] by redrock4

Sep 04, 2007 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: thundergod1 (Sep 03, 2007 6:26 am)
I also looked at the 4DR Tacoma. Believe it or not the Wrangler is much more comfortable and rides better than the TRD equipped Taco. I purchased the Sahara Hard Top and feel like I slept in a Holiday Inn Express last night. Forget the Rubicon model if 90% of the time it is on the road. That would be like buying a Blue Tick Hound and then complaining that it barks all the time. Besides the Sahara is more capable than nearly anything else on the road. As for the Supercharger question; at this time Jeep has no plans to offer such a piece. If you don't mind voiding that lifetime warranty; you can give Avenger Superchargers a call. They have an inter cooled Supercharger kit that is just what the doctor ordered.

#470 of 548 Sahara--downgrade? by thundergod1

Sep 08, 2007 (11:15 am)

After spec'ing the X, and the Sahara....I noticed something unusual.
 
The X can be equipped with Front Sway Bar Disconnect, and the Rear Locker.
 
But the Sahara is void of these options. Now....I would THINK that if you "stepped up" to the Sahara that the Front Sway Bar and rear locker would be available....but I cannot find these options on any '08 Build site....
 
So...are they considered "standard" and unlisted....or do you simply have to buy the X.
 
It would be stupid of Jeep to not offer these "off road" upgrades on the sahara. But either they are trying to sell more Xs, or they don't want to cut into the Rubicon market.
 
Any thoughts?

#471 of 548 Re: Loud Whistling Wind Noise [peter47] by aussiejk

Sep 09, 2007 (7:05 am)

Replying to: peter47 (Jun 07, 2007 11:13 am)
Peter hi
 
Have just bought an Australian delivered JK Wrangler Sport Auto and also have a TJ Wrangler took the JK out for the first time on the highway and sure enough a very intrusive whistling noise and also at times a louder wind roar sound that was intermittant?? It was actually worse than the TJ at the same highway speed ie over 80km/hour.
 
Did u find any satisfactory explanation and is there a fix?
 
Do Jeep in the USA admit that this is a design problem with this JK Sport series??
 
Any assistance appreciated?
 
Aussie JK

#472 of 548 Chirp - any updates by artieandgumbo

Sep 13, 2007 (12:38 pm)

I keep hearing that there will be a fix to the chirp many of us 2007 manual trans users hear (not realted to the TSB for the clutch). Any updates?

Messages Page 48 of 56

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement