2007 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints

Owners have filed 1059 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Fuel System (235), Gasoline (225), Steering (203).

Key takeaways

  • 1059 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 24 involve a crash, 32 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System23522%
Gasoline22521%
Steering20319%
Suspension16916%
Electrical System16616%
Air Bags12312%
Power Train888%
Engine And Engine Cooling737%
Fuel/Propulsion System707%
Service Brakes535%
Engine434%
Structure353%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-DR.Not ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5
2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR.Not ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-10-08

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and making a quick turn, the traction control warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the braking system was replaced. Additionally, the air bag warning light was int...

Electrical System - filed 2026-09-16

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 143,000; however, Carfax reported the mileage as 168,000 in 2022.

Electrical System - filed 2026-08-28

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal clicking sound was heard coming from under the hood. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced several fuses; however, the fuse box failed to work as intended. The vehic...

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More for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.