YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 5% of all 587 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 38,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
31
5% of 587 complaints
All complaints this year
587
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 25, 2007, latest Dec 13, 2020.

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2007Nov 2007Oct 2009Sep 2010Oct 2011Oct 2012Oct 2013Oct 2014
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to Dec 2020; peak Jun 2007 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year

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

  1. 200731 (5%)
  2. 200842 (7%)
  3. 200911 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 38,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most transmission complaints (42), compared with 31 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.