MYRModel Year Report

2007 Jeep Liberty

● Typical for this model
2007 Jeep Liberty
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Liberty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1808 complaints 2002 2003: 1350 complaints 2004: 1100 complaints 2004 2005: 1118 complaints 2006: 1371 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 180 complaints 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2007: 703 complaints
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YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021808
20031350
20041100
20051118
20061371
2007703
2008541
2009108
2010197
2011180
2012385

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 32%

32% of complaints: visibility — 225 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

FIRE INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%

16% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 111 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT MY PARENTS AND 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WERE IN WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 45 MPH UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN THE JEEP ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071001

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 108 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HAND WAS ACCIDENTALLY CLOSED IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND A HALF INCH OF HER FINGER WAS AMPUTATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070709

Been over 30 days since vehicle was inspected for a recall that requires installing a tow hitch. Manufacturer will not provide an ETA for parts however I can go thru various other methods to obtain parts needed within a few days.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231218

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 101 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 81 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and upper ball joint.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SHE CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED CARS. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131021

Pulling away from getting gas I heard and felt a loud bang. Could not turn my wheel much. Something was scraping the ground. I got out and saw my lower ball on the driver's front broke off slightly pulling my cv joint.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231116

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061002 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 06V341000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20061121 — PE (closed 20070312)

INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA

R 20070219 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 06V493000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070528 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 07V089000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091015 — suspension

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTE

Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-98

Campaign 09E039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

R 20120326 — suspension

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOW

Campaign 12V085000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120612 — EA (closed 20141114)

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

R 20140801 — fuel system, gasoline, structure

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install

Campaign 13V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180626 — suspension

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38.

Campaign 18V278000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (225 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (111 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (108 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V341000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V493000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V089000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E039000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V085000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V278000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Jeep Liberty is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.