2007 Jeep Wrangler Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Jeep Wrangler carries a Caution verdict, capped by a Do Not Drive airbag recall and 8 total recall campaigns despite a mid-range complaint index of 15. NHTSA lists 557 complaints, with Steering as the top problem area at 25% share, and 15 crashes and 25 fires reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #18 of 21 Wrangler years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 557
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 25
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 15 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
Top 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering138 (25%)
- Fuel System114 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires104 (19%)
- Airbags88 (16%)
- Electrical System83 (15%)
- Engine69 (12%)
- Brakes49 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain46 (8%)
- Other24 (4%)
- Structure & Body23 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Power steering and brakes reportedly failed together while the vehicle pulled hard to one side at low speed.
- Front brakes reportedly did not engage when depressed at around 20 mph, leading to a low-speed crash.
- Owners reported the engine surging forward unexpectedly when shifting into drive, striking another vehicle.
- Some vehicles reportedly filled with smoke or caught fire near the fuse box or under the hood while driving at low speed.
- A driver's side frontal airbag reportedly failed to deploy in a moderate-speed crash, resulting in facial injuries.
2007 Jeep Wrangler recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- NHTSA data gives it a Caution verdict among Wrangler model years, with 557 complaints and a complaint index of 15. The rating is capped lower than the complaint index alone suggests because of a Do Not Drive airbag recall and 8 total recall campaigns.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 25% of complaints, followed by Fuel System at 20% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 19%.
- Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have a Do Not Drive recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists a Do Not Drive recall (16V352000) affecting airbags, part of the vehicle's 8 total recall campaigns.
- How does the 2007 Wrangler compare to other Wrangler years?
- It ranks 18th out of 21 model years with data, worse than 2005 and 2006 (both Good) but better than heavily flagged years like 2012, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024, all rated Avoid.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, including one Do Not Drive recall covering the airbag clockspring.