Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 across 3 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “clock spring” (8% of reports).
- 223electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 47%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 18 of 223 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 199 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 223 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 11 | 7% | 54,650 |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 101 | 16% | 75,050 |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 111 | 19% | 8,100 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2009
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Issues started with vehicle not able to start and inability to shift out of park. Battery would test good. After disconnecting battery, vehicle would start as usually. Issue began to escalate with oil light and esp light randomly lighting up on the dash. Finally, electronic throttle control and esp…
Electrical problem causing starting problems, issues with windshield wipers and no lights on dash or headlights/break lights. At times while driving all lights on dashboard will turn off and windshield wipers go on on their own. The headlights and break lights will also not work. The interior…
Jeep has major electrical issues. Jeeps tipm module has caused the jeep to die while driving, experience lacking power, check engine light to go off and seems to brake itself. I replaced itnless than a year ago and now the dealership is saying it is going out again. Also having problems with pcm…
In the last 6 months, the power lock actuators have failed on all 4 doors. I have to manually lock/unlock all of the doors. They partially respond to the key fob, but they don't respond at all to the lock/unlock switch on the front doors.
First the windshield wipers stopped working (changed motor and controls) then the horn stopped working, then the blinker and lights along with the instrument panel. Switched the panel and finally the tipm which fixes all issues. Vehicle continued to run but parked it until after reinstalling the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about electrical system for the Jeep Wrangler 4-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 4-DR 4X4 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
The most frequent phrase is “clock spring”, in 18 of 223 complaints.
Other Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (378)
- Air Bags problems (206)
- Steering problems (200)
- Suspension problems (178)
See all Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems.