Worst 2007 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 138 | 2 | — | 58,930 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 93 | 1 | — | 72,359 mi | |
| Airbags | 86 | 5 | — | 83,112 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 77 | — | 8 | 79,799 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 58 | — | — | 45,465 mi | |
| Fuel System | 54 | — | 1 | 75,731 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 36 | 1 | 3 | 83,038 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | 1 | 8 | 79,280 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 2 | — | 100,655 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 18 | — | 3 | 35,272 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 15 | 1 | — | 42,825 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 13 | — | — | 118,232 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | 2 | 1 | 32,727 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 2 | 1 | 63,848 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | 14,433 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 99,200 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | 2 | 85,408 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 98,250 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 57,150 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 46,833 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | 53,116 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Jeep Wrangler
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,324,455 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2007 Jeep Wrangler — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
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Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Wrangler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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