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2007 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all 557 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest brake complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 71,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
49
9% of 557
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
71,500 mi
Related recalls
4

When 2007 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2007, latest May 26, 2026.

2007 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2007Sep 2008Mar 2012Dec 2013Nov 2016May 2019Aug 2021
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to May 2026; peak Aug 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 08V202000May 6, 2008Brakes1,709 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

    Risk: Prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if necessary. The recall began on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  3. NHTSA 07V434000Sep 14, 2007Brakes296,550 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

    Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  4. NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200624 (3%)
  3. 200749 (9%)
  4. 200871 (8%)
  5. 200922 (6%)
  6. 201047 (7%)
  7. 201137 (8%)
  8. 201275 (9%)
  9. 201379 (12%)
  10. 201481 (12%)
  11. 2015140 (30%)
  12. 2016142 (31%)
  13. 201780 (26%)
  14. 2018111 (6%)
  15. 201940 (5%)
  16. 202016 (3%)
  17. 202126 (3%)
  18. 202214 (4%)
  19. 20237 (2%)
  20. 202420 (3%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have brake problems?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,500 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has the most brake complaints (142), compared with 49 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler concern the brake: 10V236000, 08V202000, 07V434000, and 06V493000.

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.