2007 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler 2007

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2007 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (8%)

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2007 Jeep Wrangler transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (12%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

75500 mi

US $160
During visit for puchase of new tires, mechanic reported leaking rear axle seal. Placed order for replacement seal and scheduled half day for repair. 
76600 mi

US $950
Tranmission making excessive noise when started (whirring). Louder when pressing clutch. Suspected throw bearing. Sound disappears after15- 20 min warm up; Throw bearing worn. Clutch plate also worn. Replaced both with Luk aftermarket. 
79000 mi

US $950
Took it in for replacement of rear pads and rotors. Rear axle seals were both blown and fluid destroyed parking brake shoes. Replaced pads, rotors, axle seals, and parking brake shoes. 
137000 mi Replaced gasket for leaking front axle 
140000 mi

US $1191
Replaced driver side U joint.  
36000 mi Rear locker would not unlock, continued flashing on dash. Dealer handled problem after conferring with Chrysler. Replaced entire rear differential and problem has has not recurred. Rear differential locker panel activation light would not quit blinking, indicating it did not unlock. Driving on dry pavement indicated it was not off. Had to be towed. Dealer replaced entire differential at no cost to me. Has worked well since repai 
190000 mi

US $1000
Clutch throwout bearing grinding, no mechanical failure. 
35960 mi

A $8000
Replaced Universal Joints. 
130000 mi

US $3500
Would not stay in reverse had to replace transmission. Also replaced clutch preventively. 
61380 mi

C $1400
Replaced front drive axle u joints,  transmission cooling line and 

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2007 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

2000 mi Transmission oil leak bad seal. 

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2007 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

125100 mi

US $782
leak in transmission cooling line. Replaced. 
122000 mi

US $350
Rear axle seals leaking. Caused buildup of oil/grease on parking brake pads. Had to replace both axle shafts due to wear in the shaft from the lips of the oil seals. 
122000 mi

US $50
Replaced front axle seals due to leak on right side. Requires removing wheel hub assembly, axle shafts, and ring gear in differential. Seal replacement is fairly straightforward but requires significant time to complete. Replaced differential fluid during the process. 
83700 mi

C $450
Had to replace transmission cooling lines 
86800 mi

C $1500
Repair of front transmission pump 
62000 mi Locker mechanism broken, replaced locker mechanism, ring&pinion in rear locker. 
63000 mi Replaced front locker mechanism. Replaced 4WD shift cable. 
86000 mi

US $100
Rear locker not working - rebuild differential and repair locker. 
132000 mi

US $4943
Vehicle's front wheels locked up while driving. Front axle replaced due to frozen pinion bearing. 

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2007 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

123000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking clutch master and slave cylinder 
38440 mi replaced 1st and 2nd gears as per tsb . jeep poping out of 2nd gear. 
2000 mi Throwout bearing 
18000 mi

US $1700
Mud got sucked up into the clutch while off roading, the clutch needed to be replaced along with the slave cylinder. The rear drive shaft also siezed and needed to be replaced. 
22000 mi

US $45
Transmission shifter seal needed to be replaced, covered by warranty. 
26000 mi

US $740
Bad driveshaft bearing. 
36000 mi Rear axle locker would not lock up. Had carrier, carrier bearings and locker actuator replaced under warranty.  
41000 mi

US $510
Clutch hydraulics need to be replaced 

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2007 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

69000 mi

US $800
rear dana 44 gear replaced - with used parts because of the cost 
16000 mi

US $3800
Auto 3rd and 4th gears and reverse inoperable Dealer replaced Occurred again with associated parts 
30000 mi

US $77
Weld on nut on right rear transfer case cross member broke; dealer cut off and replaced 
46000 mi

US $200
Replace front right axle which included axle shaft, hub & brake 
81458 mi

US $351
Replace transmission cooler line. I had reported the smell of burning coolant. Initially they found nothing. A later inspection found the transmission cooler line leak, but also said that the burnt coolant smell was from coolant spilled from the radiator cap. 
40000 mi

US $245
Had the right front axle u-joint replaced. 
93000 mi

US $964
Replace transmission cooler lines. 

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2007 Jeep Wrangler Transmission Problems

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