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2007 Jeep WranglerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 797 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
797
Crashes
22
Fires
35
Recalls
10
TSBs
98
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 797 complaints, 22 crashes, 35 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

death wobble

104 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

fuel spills out of tank when filling

23 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
3

tipm stopped working

20 complaints • Severity 9.1/10

$X,XXX
4

engine failure

9 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
5

engine noise knocking

8 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

138 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

140
0–30K
176
30–60K
166
60–90K
94
90–120K
52
120–150K
30
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (176 reports) • Median: 62K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (138 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering138 (17%)
Fuel System112 (14%)
Suspension93 (12%)
Airbags87 (11%)
Electrical78 (10%)
Engine51 (6%)
Drivetrain36 (5%)
Brakes33 (4%)

2007 Jeep Wrangler: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, with 138 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, with 112 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, with 93 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
06
36
07
22
08
12
09
46
10
91
11
101
12
88
13
78
14
89
15
59
16
49
17
11
18
32
19
23
20
21
21
8
22
3
23
4
24
10
25
10
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

06V493000Feb 2007

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.

07V291000Jul 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

07V434000Oct 2007

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.

08V202000Jun 2008

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.

09E044000Nov 2009

EQUIPMENT

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.

+ 5 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (10)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

AQ10001ClosedOpened Nov 2010 · closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DP14004ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA15007ClosedOpened Dec 2015 · closed Jul 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

AIR BAGS

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

EQ09006ClosedOpened Jul 2009 · closed Aug 2009

TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE

EQUIPMENT

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The worst model year for the Jeep Wrangler is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2007 Jeep Wrangler vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

797

Class avg

456

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 797 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2007 Jeep Wrangler: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is related to the steering, with 138 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler has 797 complaints, 22 crash reports, and 35 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler has 10 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Based on 658 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2007 Jeep Wrangler data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 21, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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