Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 across 3 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (70). The words owners use most often: “clock spring” (10% of reports).
- 126electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Clock spring: mentioned in 13 of 126 complaints (10%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 10 of 126 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 126 complaints, 1 a fire.
Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 8 | 10% | 56,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 48 | 14% | 56,325 |
| 2007 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 | 70 | 21% | 6,069 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Faulty instrument cluster: displayed false warning alarms, especially during the first 30 minutes of driving. When taken in for safety recalls, jeep showed 81,000 miles on engine computer, not the 8457 showing on instrument cluster.
Left front directional has replaced bulb but still flashes fast. Computer was scanned for codes and tipm code present. Light socket and wiring all look good. 2007 wrangler had a tipm recall. 2009 should as well.
THERE IS A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN PHOENIX ARIZONA CALLED PRIME AUTO, PHONE [redacted]. I AM WORKING WITH THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE AND HAVE (WITHIN JUST A FEW DAYS) COLLECTED STORIES FROM 3 OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES, BEING SOLD A USED CAR THAT WAS UNSAFE ON THE ROADWAYS - MY…
Tipm module is activating the wipers and headlights. Is not allowing turn signals to work after disconnecting battery. Dash lights blink, odometer will blank out for a second at times.
When pressing the unlock button from the key transmitter, the lights, horn, wipers and windshield washer fluid all start going off. After starting the vehicle the same thing happens when the vehicle is moved to reverse. While driving, the instrument cluster starts flashing. Problem was resolved by…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 126 owner complaints about electrical system for the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
The most frequent phrase is “clock spring”, in 13 of 126 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (10).
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