MYRModel Year Report

2007 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 Wrangler Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 371 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 649 complaints 2014: 651 complaints 2015: 467 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 309 complaints 2018: 1809 complaints 2019: 732 complaints 2020: 604 complaints 2021: 906 complaints 2022: 381 complaints 2022 2023: 341 complaints 2024: 679 complaints 2025: 60 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2007: 555 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009371
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013649
2014651
2015467
2016458
2017309
20181809
2019732
2020604
2021906
2022381
2023341
2024679
202560
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 25%

25% of complaints: steering — 138 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 18%

18% of complaints: suspension — 100 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

CRASH
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when i drive the vehicle, i goes into this shaky mode where i have to completely stop the car and restart it. this happens if i hit any kind of bump. I brake every bump that i see hoping it will stop but today is got so bad i could not move.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241003

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 88 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing knee bolster and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA (NA). THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED BY A MOTORIST WHO FAILED TO YIELD AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090707

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 79 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and ignition.

FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, INSIDE OF GARAGE WITH HIGH CEILINGS. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER SITTING WITH ENGINE OFF FOR MORE 3 HOURS. LOOKED LIKE STARTED AT FUSE BOX AREA. *TT *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

Also filed under ENGINE

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle briefly failed to start before returning to normal functionality.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240612

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 63 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 555
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

I 20070529 — PE (closed 20070802)

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

R 20070705 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 07V291000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071022 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-85

Campaign 07V434000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080630 — service brakes, hydraulic

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NEC

Campaign 08V202000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090722 — EQ (closed 20090819)

TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE

I 20090812 — PE (closed 20091117)

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE

R 20091123 — equipment, trailer hitches

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WHO COULD HAVE PURCHASED A RECALLED TOW BAR AND WILL REPLACE THE TOW BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGA

Campaign 09E044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100222 — power train

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A "HOTOIL" MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND A CHIME INDICATING AN ELEVATED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTA

Campaign 09V436000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100823 — PE (closed 20110216)

Fuel Spill During Refueling

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

R 20101206 — service brakes, hydraulic

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWE

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 10V236000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110523 — PE (closed 20111107)

Airbag Clockspring Failure

R 20130404 — equipment

Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.

Remedy: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may co

Campaign 13E010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

I 20150619 — PE (closed 20151207)

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

I 20151204 — EA (closed 20160706)

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

R 20161214 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V290000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (138 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (100 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (88 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V493000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V291000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V434000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V202000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E044000 (equipment, trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V436000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V236000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13E010000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V290000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have?

10 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.