2007 Jeep Liberty Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Liberty.

20062008
Complaints
941
Crashes
36
Fires
19
Injuries
32
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2007 Jeep Liberty Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1151 complaints

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Avg mileage:47,752 mi
#2106 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:55,601 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#3101 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:60,057 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Jeep Liberty.

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
151
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,752
Gasoline Fuel System
106
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,601
Fuel System
101
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,057
Suspension Failures
69
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
118,013
Electrical Faults
64
complaints
Crashes
Fires
5
Avg Miles
120,952
Structural Problems
64
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
62,186
Visibility
62
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,813
Body Structure
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,599
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Avg Miles
96,854
Transmission / Drivetrain
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,942
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,796
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,522
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
111,127
Wipers & Visibility
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,173
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,118
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
100,625
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,061
Side/Rear Glass
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,232
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,615
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
125,265
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
110,400
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,251
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
82,000
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,564
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
130,250
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Jeep Liberty

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,146,804 vehicles.

18V278000Suspension:rear
~239,904 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

13V252000Structure · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~1,560,000 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

12V085000Suspension:rear
~346,900 affected

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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2007 Jeep Liberty — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 941 NHTSA complaints, 36 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 151 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (151 complaints, avg 47,752 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (106 complaints, avg 55,601 mi); Fuel System (101 complaints, avg 60,057 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,669 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Jeep Liberty include 36 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,146,804 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Liberty?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Liberty reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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