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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1989 | 62 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 76 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 108 |
| 1994 | 151 |
| 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 | 872 |
| 2009 | 368 |
| 2010 | 684 |
| 2011 | 481 |
| 2012 | 829 |
| 2013 | 646 |
| 2014 | 647 |
| 2015 | 453 |
| 2016 | 451 |
| 2017 | 304 |
| 2018 | 1789 |
| 2019 | 721 |
| 2020 | 592 |
| 2021 | 884 |
| 2022 | 369 |
| 2023 | 330 |
| 2024 | 638 |
| 2025 | 56 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: steering — 138 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY17% of complaints: suspension — 93 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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
15% of complaints: air bags — 86 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: electrical system — 77 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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
10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 58 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS
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
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
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
TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE
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
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
Fuel Spill During Refueling
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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
Airbag Clockspring Failure
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
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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
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
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 (93 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (86 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.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.