2007 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

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

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
10

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 555 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 555 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2013 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 555 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2012 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2007: 555 complaints

View as data table
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
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

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

Steering

25% · 138 reports
CRASHINJURY

Suspension

18% · 100 reports

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, 2024-10-03

Air bags

16% · 88 reports

Most commonly citing knee bolster and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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 reports

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.

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 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

FIRE

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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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.