2007 Jeep Wrangler reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 792
- 47 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 138 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 25 injuries · 35 fires
What owners report fails — 2007 Jeep Wrangler
- STEERING 138
- SUSPENSION 93
- AIR BAGS 86
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 77
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 58
3 recalls on record for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 16V352000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, a
- NHTSA 16V290000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasi
- NHTSA 10V236000 · 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Jeep Wrangler units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 792 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (138 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Jeep Wrangler units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (138), suspension (93), air bags (86), electrical system (77). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.