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2007 Jeep Liberty Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 6% of all 703 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 8 Liberty model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 21,301 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
40
6% of 703
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
21,301 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Jeep Liberty transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2007, latest Jun 12, 2024.

2007 Jeep Liberty transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2007Apr 2008May 2009Sep 2012Jul 2015Feb 2017Sep 2021
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2007 to Jun 2024; peak Aug 2007 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Jeep Liberty

  1. NHTSA 06V341000Sep 7, 2006Transmission & Powertrain4,770 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

    Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Liberty model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200597 (9%)
  2. 200676 (6%)
  3. 200740 (6%)
  4. 200830 (6%)
  5. 20093 (3%)
  6. 201012 (6%)
  7. 201110 (6%)
  8. 201234 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 21,301 miles.
Which Jeep Liberty year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2005 Jeep Liberty has the most transmission complaints (97), compared with 40 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Liberty concerns the transmission: 06V341000.

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.