2007 Jeep Liberty Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 703 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 71 and rank 3rd worst of 8 model years tracked. It's rated Caution, better than 2005 and 2006 but worse than 2008-2012.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 71/100
- #3 of 8 Liberty years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 703
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 25
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 12
- Injuries
- 21
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
Top 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers230 (33%)
- Fuel System211 (30%)
- Structure & Body118 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires83 (12%)
- Electrical System70 (10%)
- Other43 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain40 (6%)
- Engine28 (4%)
- Brakes26 (4%)
- Airbags24 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear-impact crashes have ignited the fuel tank, in some cases totaling the vehicle.
- Rear lower control arms have fractured from corrosion, causing loss of vehicle control at speeds around 30-34 mph.
- The ABS system has illuminated a warning light followed by complete brake failure, in one case leading to a crash into another vehicle.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in rear-end collisions, or deployed with visible smoke residue that burned upholstery.
- Owners report unintended acceleration where the vehicle continued moving despite both feet on the brake.
2007 Jeep Liberty recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
2007 compared with other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 703 complaints and a complaint index of 71, ranking 3rd worst among the 8 Liberty model years tracked. It carries a Caution verdict, meaning it has more reported problems than most other Liberty years but fewer than 2005 or 2006.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
- Visibility & Wipers issues account for 33% of complaints (230 complaints), followed by Fuel System problems at 30% (211 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 47,000 for fuel system issues.
- Does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2007 Liberty, covering rear lower control arm corrosion, fuel tank leakage risk in rear impacts, an HVAC blower motor overheating issue, an ABS software defect, and a transmission control module lockup issue.
- How does the 2007 Jeep Liberty compare to other years?
- The 2007 model (complaint index 71) is safer than 2005 (index 86, Avoid) and 2006 (index 100, Avoid), but ranks worse than 2008 through 2012, which range from index 0 to 57.