2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 has 339 complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst of 3 model years covered. Fuel System problems dominate at 34% of complaints, with Electrical System (21%) and Engine (14%) issues also common.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #2 of 3 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 339
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System116 (34%)
- Electrical System70 (21%)
- Engine49 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires41 (12%)
- Steering34 (10%)
- Airbags25 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain24 (7%)
- Structure & Body16 (5%)
- Brakes13 (4%)
- Other10 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off engine power suddenly while driving, sometimes on highway ramps or inclines, accompanied by dashboard gauges acting erratically.
- Some drivers describe the manual transmission popping out of first gear repeatedly, occurring multiple times per day in worsening cases.
- Owners report engine fires starting from underneath the vehicle, in one case after a short drive home and in another while driving down the road.
- Several complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including one collision at 35-45 mph and another where the vehicle flipped multiple times.
- Owners report brakes grinding, vibrating, or not engaging properly when using highway on/off ramps, sometimes tied to the electronic stability control system.
- One report describes a steering control rod defect that caused front-end wobble and led to an accident after a dealer delayed the repair.
2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 compared with other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2007 model has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 2nd worst of 3 model years with data, with Fuel System issues making up 34% of its 339 complaints.
- What are the most common problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
- NHTSA complaints show Fuel System problems lead at 34% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 21% and Engine issues at 14%.
- Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4.
- How does the 2007 Wrangler compare to other years?
- Among the 3 years with data, 2008 has a higher complaint index of 100 and 339 complaints, while 2009 has the lowest at a complaint index of 0 and 84 complaints.
- Were there any fires reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
- NHTSA data lists 2 fire incidents and 6 crashes among the 339 complaints for this model year.