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2007 Jeep Liberty Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

71/100

#3 most-complained of 8 Liberty years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 703 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 71 out of 100 — #3 highest of 8 Liberty model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (230 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 25 crashes, 12 fires, and 21 injuries.

Complaints
703
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
25 / 12
Injuries / deaths
21 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2007 Jeep Liberty problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Visibility & Wipers230 (33%)
  2. Fuel System211 (30%)
  3. Structure & Body118 (17%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires83 (12%)
  5. Electrical System70 (10%)
  6. Other43 (6%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain40 (6%)
  8. Engine28 (4%)
  9. Brakes26 (4%)
  10. Airbags24 (3%)
2007 Jeep Liberty complaints: complaints filed per quarter892007 Q12009 Q22011 Q32013 Q42016 Q12018 Q22020 Q32023 Q1
903 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (89).

2007 Jeep Liberty recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V278000May 1, 2018Suspension, Wheels & Tires239,904 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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.

    Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

  2. NHTSA 13V252000Jun 19, 2013Fuel System1,560,000 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    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 certain rear impacts.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    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 a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

  3. NHTSA 12V085000Mar 5, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires346,900 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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 liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.

    Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.

    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, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

See all 6 recalls for the 2007 Jeep Liberty →

2007 compared with other Liberty years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid861,1185—
2006Avoid1001,3729—
2007Caution717036—
2008Good43541418
2009Best0108017.5

All Jeep Liberty years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Jeep Liberty ranks #3 of 8 among Liberty model years (Complaint Index 71/100, verdict: Caution). It has 703 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (230 complaints), fuel system (211 complaints), and structure & body (118 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 55,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Liberty, most recently reported 2018, covering suspension, wheels & tires, fuel system, electrical system, and brakes.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.