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2007 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 25% of all 557 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest steering complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,572 miles.

Steering complaints
138
25% of 557
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
51,572 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2007, latest Jan 5, 2026.

2007 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter132007 Q32010 Q32012 Q12013 Q32015 Q12016 Q42020 Q1
138 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q1 (13).

Steering recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200558 (9%)
  2. 200686 (12%)
  3. 2007138 (25%)
  4. 2008156 (18%)
  5. 200965 (17%)
  6. 201066 (10%)
  7. 201158 (12%)
  8. 2012204 (24%)
  9. 2013167 (26%)
  10. 201426 (4%)
  11. 201529 (6%)
  12. 201628 (6%)
  13. 201719 (6%)
  14. 20181,115 (61%)
  15. 2019445 (60%)
  16. 2020238 (39%)
  17. 2021250 (27%)
  18. 202282 (21%)
  19. 202356 (15%)
  20. 202468 (9%)
  21. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?
NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,572 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most steering complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most steering complaints (1,115), compared with 138 for the 2007.
Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is classified under steering. 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.