YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 2nd worst out of 3 model years with data. Fuel System problems dominate with 223 complaints (38% share), followed by Electrical System (112) and Engine (99) issues.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#2 of 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
587
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
11
reported in complaints
Fires
9
Injuries
5
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data

Top 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System223 (38%)
  2. Electrical System112 (19%)
  3. Engine99 (17%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires83 (14%)
  5. Steering82 (14%)
  6. Brakes35 (6%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain31 (5%)
  8. Other21 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body21 (4%)
  10. Airbags19 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Cruise control engaged and the vehicle shut down, restarted, or accelerated unexpectedly.
  • Engine stalling occurred repeatedly, with some owners reporting it happened even after a TIPM reprogramming recall.
  • Front differential bracket failure caused the vehicle to lose control and swerve, according to one dealer diagnosis.
  • ABS, traction control, and ESP warning lights came on together, followed by loss of control on wet pavement.
  • Suspension components like the strut damper failed, causing the front tires to bounce off the road at highway speed.
  • Electrical fires started under the hood or near the steering wheel, in some cases destroying the vehicle.
2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 complaints: complaints filed per quarter862007 Q12008 Q42010 Q32012 Q22014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32020 Q4
587 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2020 Q4; peak 2007 Q2 (86).

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict505870—
2008No verdict1006140—
2009No verdict01651—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 reliable?
NHTSA data shows 587 complaints for the 2007 model, with a Complaint Index of 50, making it the second-worst of the 3 model years with available data. Fuel System issues are the top reported problem area, accounting for 38% of complaints.
What is the top problem area for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
Fuel System complaints lead with 223 reports, or 38% of the total, with a median mileage at failure of 43,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 model year in this dataset.
How does the 2007 Wrangler compare to other years?
The 2007 model's Complaint Index of 50 falls between the 2008 model (100, worst) and the 2009 model (0, lowest), which had 1 recall.
What electrical problems do owners report on the 2007 Wrangler?
Owners reported 112 Electrical System complaints, including engine stalling and under-hood fires, with a median mileage at failure of 8,305 miles.

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.