Four problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear brake calipers sticking. Replaced January 2018. Again 6 months later and again 6 months after that. The last replacement lasted 2 weeks and rear right has to be replaced again.
My name is jimmy mcmillan. I run a repair shop called glen allen service center. We have had 3 Jeep Wranglers (2007, 2007, and 2008) that have needed brake hose replacement in the last 4 months. The first one we noticed the hose was swollen where a rubber cover is made over the steel line crimp at the frame and the brake caliper. We advised the customer to replace it which he did. The other two were towed in with complete brake system failure (brake pedal to the floor). Chrysler has redesigned the hoses but there has been no recall issued. Both Chrysler dealers parts departments I deal with seem to not know about this. There should be a recall ordered as this is a serious safety issue. You can reach me at 804-672-2939 if you have any questions. Thank you for your time.
After being in park without using the ebreak, the ebreak light went on. Following was a squeeling screeching noise. The breaks in rear drivers side remain locked doing damage to the caliper and rotor. There is something mechanically wrong with the breaks where they will not stop applying pressure. This is not the first complaint I have seen in a similar situation with the same make model and year car. This should not be happening with such a new vehicle.
Over time the stock l/f tire rubbed through the brake line causing the l/f caliper to lock up wearing down the l/f brake pads and overheating the rotor. The brake hose, capliper, brake pads and front brake rotors needed to be replaced. I had an independent mechanic look at this and he believes it is a defect in the design on the vehicle. The stock l/f tire should never touch the brake line within the turning radius of the vehicle. I was very lucky that I didn't travel very far with the caliper locked on the wheel, it could of led to a fire. Chrysler did not claim any fault and charged me for the repair. I have found other similiar complaints posted online.