This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Jeep leaks during any rain storm. Area between the door and frame of Jeep that is normally protected by weatherstripping does not control leaks. I have had the weatherstripping replaced and the leaks still continue. A good rain storm will leave 2 inches of water in my floorboards. Carpet is beginning to rot and mold will have to be removed.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph in the rain the soft top on the vehicle began leaking on the driver and passengers side where the doors meet. If water leaked on the electrical components in the vehicle they could rust or a fire may occur. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the water leak and they replaced the door seals on the driver and passenger side; however, that has not remedied the failure. The dealer stated that it was a design flaw in the soft top and the door seals. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the leaking soft top and they would not provide any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 59,500.
2007 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer states problems with soft top on vehicle not fitting correctly. The consumer stated the soft top popped open while driving on the interstate.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact noticed that the front driver's and passenger side floor areas accumulated an excessive amount of water. The failure was noticed whenever it rained. There was approximately two gallons of water collected on the floor area. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The mechanic provided a packing around the windows in order to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions, but they could not assist. The vehicle has not been repaired properly. The failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 36,000.
2007 Jeep Wrangler with defective windshield wiper system. Consumer states that the windshield wiper system is defective and Chrysler never investigated his problem. The safety issue pertaining to the windshield wiper design, allows water into a metal box area which becomes frozen and prevents the wiper system from functioning in cold inclement weather conditions.
- East Haddam, CT, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
2007 Jeep Wrangler problems with engine stalling. Consumer states that in order to restart the vehicle it must be in neutral before turning the ignition switch. Consumer states she would like the vehicle replaced. The seat belt retractor on the drivers side failed within weeks of owning the vehicle, there was a constant rattling noise coming from the pillar area, the drivers door did not close properly. The technician used a mallet or hammer to align the door striker. The consumer had to slam the door in order for it to close properly, even though there was no certainty the door was really closed. There was a possibility that the striker on the door could collapse while the vehicle was in motion causing the door to open. The vehicle also made a rattling noise while accelerating.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Delray Beach, FL, USA