Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 brakes problems
57 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
764 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
33,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 675 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
57 of 764 complaints match this topic (7.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10181402 · 2007-02-02 (February 2, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER, AND WHILE DRIVING OFF THE RAMP OF A HIGHWAY AT 20 MPH THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ,AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. ABOUT 10 TIMES AND THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME, IT WAS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), AND THAT IN ORDER FOR CONTACT TO AVOID THE FAILURE HE WOULD HAVE TO KEEP THE ESP DEACTIVATED. THE CONTACT …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10181402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182737 · 2007-02-16 (February 16, 2007)
WHEN USING A HIGHWAY ON OR OFF RAMP, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL PROGRAM ENGAGES SUDDENLY CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND GRINDING BRAKES. THIS ISSUE NORMALLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE AND IS WELL WITHIN SAFE SPEEDS FOR THE GIVEN ROAD. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVEN WHEN THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL PROGRAM IS TURNED OFF. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10182737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10187193 · 2007-04-06 (April 6, 2007)
I OWN 1.5 MONTH OLD 2007 WRANGLER.I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A LOCAL BUSINESS. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND CAR DOESN'T STOP. I WENT UP ON THE CURB. I BRAKE AGAIN. DOESN'T STOP.I TURN THE WHEEL SO I WONT GO INTO THE GLASS OF THE BUSINESS.I HIT THEIR PATIO AND BRICK WALL.THE CAR WONT BACK UP OR MOVE.I TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN,THEN IT MOVES.THE WORKERS CAME OUT TO MAKE SURE I WAS OK.I TOLD THEM THE BRAKES DIDNT WORK.I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON AND I WAS TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR.I CALL TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO DEALER.I LOOK UP ONLINE …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,505 miles reported. Look up ODI 10187193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10189862 · 2007-05-05 (May 5, 2007)
DRIVING 4TH GEAR, STEADY GAS, NO RADIO, NO ACCESSORIES, NO LIGHTS. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER FOR 1 SECOND, DASH LIT UP ALL LIGHTS. NO LOSS OF ENGINE JUST POWER TO EVERYTHING, STEERING, BRAKES, ACCESSORIES, ETC. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10189862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192046 · 2007-05-30 (May 30, 2007)
STALL: MY NEW 2007 WRANGLER HAS TWICE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER FOR 1-2 SECONDS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ALL TURN ON AS IF THE CAR WAS JUST STARTED, THE BRAKES AND STEERING STOP RESPONDING AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO EITHER TURN OFF COMPLETELY OR GO SILENT. THIS LASTS FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THEN THE VEHICLE POWERS UP AGAIN AND ACTS AS IF NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR ON STRAIGHT LANES AND AM WORRIED THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT HAPPENS ON A CURVE OR WHEN I NEED TO USE MY BRAKES. I …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192046 at NHTSA ↗