2007 Jeep Wrangler
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.
- Complaints
- 555
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 10
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 555 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 159 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 401 |
| 1998 | 265 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 251 |
| 2001 | 170 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 649 |
| 2006 | 730 |
| 2007 | 555 |
| 2008 | 873 |
| 2009 | 372 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 485 |
| 2012 | 833 |
| 2013 | 654 |
| 2014 | 654 |
| 2015 | 472 |
| 2016 | 461 |
| 2017 | 310 |
| 2018 | 1,820 |
| 2019 | 741 |
| 2020 | 610 |
| 2021 | 942 |
| 2022 | 400 |
| 2023 | 367 |
| 2024 | 736 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
25% · 138 reportsSuspension
18% · 100 reportsMost commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.
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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, 2024-10-03
Air bags
16% · 88 reportsMost commonly citing knee bolster and frontal.
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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, 2009-07-07
Electrical system
14% · 79 reportsMost commonly citing starter assembly and ignition.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-07
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, 2024-06-12
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 63 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
Safety timeline
10 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first
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2007Complaint volume 555 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-02-19Service brakes, hydraulic06V493000 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.
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2007-05-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-08-02 Engine stalling & electric power loss
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2007-07-05Electrical system07V291000 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.
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2007-10-22Service brakes, hydraulic07V434000 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…
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2008-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic08V202000 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…
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2009-07-22EQClosed 2009-08-19 Tow bar assembly failure
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2009-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-17 Transmission overheating / fire
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2009-11-23Equipment, trailer hitches09E044000 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…
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2010-02-22Power train09V436000 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…
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…
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2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-02-16 Fuel Spill During Refueling
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2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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2010-12-06Service brakes, hydraulic10V236000 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…
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.
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2011-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-11-07 Airbag Clockspring Failure
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2013-04-04Equipment13E010000 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…
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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2016-12-14Air bags16V290000 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.
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2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 138 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 100 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 88 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V493000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07V291000 · Electrical system
- Recall 07V434000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 08V202000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 09E044000 · Equipment, trailer hitches
- Recall 09V436000 · Power train
- Recall 10V236000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 13E010000 · Equipment
- Recall 16V290000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.