2007 Jeep Wrangler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (78) · Steering (62) · Air Bags (60)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
457 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-05-11 · campaign 16V290000 · 388,532 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
Equipment 2013-02-25 · campaign 13E010000 · 15,836 vehicles
Defect: Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperature
Risk: If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-06-03 · campaign 10V236000 · 287,653 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (98)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-09-18 · 107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Showing the 6 most recent of 98 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 138,000 mi“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 intermittently illuminated. the v…”
2026-09-16 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 168,000 mi“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.…”
2026-08-28 · Electrical System:propulsion System:fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts · 139,500 mi“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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repair…”
2026-05-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however the brake pedal failed to function as intended. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floor, and the service brakes failed to engage. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a hole in …”
2026-03-23 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“i was driving my truck on saturday march 21,2026 and all of a sudden black smoke started pouring thru my heater vents. i could no longer steer the vehicle and i put into park shut it off and left the vehicle. after we got out we could see a fire under my jeep. by the time the fire department got there my jeep was a total loss. …”
2026-01-05 · Steering“vehicle information: make: jeep model: wrangler model year: 2007 vin: [xxx] safety recall information: nhtsa campaign id: 16v-290 manufacturer recall number: s33 component: airbag / clock spring this recall was previously performed by a dealership in february 2021; however, the vehicle is now experiencing the same symptoms the recall was intende…”
2025-11-28 · Unknown Or Other“the bushing which attaches my shifter to the shifting cable keeps coming off/ breaking. 4 times in about 6-8 weeks. the first 3 times d n c auto repair in ash grove, mo fixed for me. today im having my jeep towed to corwin dodge jeep. …”
2025-09-22 · Service Brakes“abs module fault abs traction control inoperable, no parts available, no fixes available. …”
2025-07-17 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“tipm failure. recall 07v291000 my vehicle (2007 jeep wrangler) is not included in the recall, although it was recalled for this model. car suddenly had a variety of bizarre electrical malfunctions including wipers acting on their own, difficulty starting, and stalling while driving. mechanic inspection ($150) also contirmed that it is the tipm…”
2025-05-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“in 2022, i paid over $15,000 to an official jeep dealership (chrysler dodge jeep ram city, greenwich ct) to replace the engine in my jeep wrangler. without clear disclosure or consent, they installed a non-oem jasper remanufactured engine. the invoice misleadingly stated “all parts are new unless otherwise indicated,” with no mention of jasper or w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.