2007 Jeep Liberty
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1808 |
| 2003 | 1349 |
| 2004 | 1100 |
| 2005 | 1118 |
| 2006 | 1369 |
| 2007 | 703 |
| 2008 | 540 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 180 |
| 2012 | 384 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
21% of complaints: visibility — 151 distinct reports on file.
15% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 106 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 101 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: suspension — 69 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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
9% of complaints: structure — 64 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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
INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA
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
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
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
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
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
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 (151 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (106 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (101 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.
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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:power window devices and controls, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.