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2007 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

15/100

#18 most-complained of 21 Wrangler years

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

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler has 557 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #18 highest of 21 Wrangler model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (138 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 15 crashes, 25 fires, and 17 injuries.

Complaints
557
Recalls
8
incl. Do Not Drive
Crashes / fires
15 / 25
Injuries / deaths
17 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
15 city / 19 hwy

Top 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering138 (25%)
  2. Fuel System114 (20%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires104 (19%)
  4. Airbags88 (16%)
  5. Electrical System83 (15%)
  6. Engine69 (12%)
  7. Brakes49 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain46 (8%)
  9. Other24 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body23 (4%)
2007 Jeep Wrangler complaints: complaints filed per quarter422006 Q42009 Q32012 Q12014 Q32017 Q12019 Q42022 Q22026 Q1
761 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2012 Q1 (42).

2007 Jeep Wrangler recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V352000May 24, 2016Airbags4,648,270 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

    Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

  2. NHTSA 16V290000May 11, 2016Airbags388,532 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.

  3. NHTSA 10V236000Jun 3, 2010Brakes287,653 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

See all 8 recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler →

2007 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
16.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,925
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Wrangler years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Best56501—
2006Best207303—
2007Best155578 !16.5
2008Caution558737 !17
2009Good253726 !17

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler ranks #18 of 21 among Wrangler model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 557 complaints and 8 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
The most reported problem areas are steering (138 complaints), fuel system (114 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (104 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags, brakes, transmission & powertrain, and electrical system. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
EPA rates the 2007 Jeep Wrangler at 16.5 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,925. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.