YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 14% of all 339 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 3 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 6,000 miles.

Engine complaints
49
14% of 339 complaints
All complaints this year
339
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
6,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2007, latest Mar 12, 2017.

2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 engine complaints: complaints filed per month21May 2007Aug 2007Mar 2008Jun 2008Jul 2010Mar 2012Nov 2016
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to Mar 2017; peak Jun 2007 (21).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model year

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

  1. 200749 (14%)
  2. 200812 (4%)
  3. 20098 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 6,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 has the most engine complaints (49), compared with 49 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.