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2007 Jeep LibertyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 703 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Liberty, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-278 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Jeep Liberty
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Liberty median · #6 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 24%Owner complaints70351 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Jeep Liberty has problems

703 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility2202
Fuel system, gasoline1104
Structure1066
Fuel/propulsion system1010
Suspension796
Electrical system675
Power train405
Air bags249
Steering180
18 other systems12613

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2007 Jeep Liberty recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

24%repaired · 2019 Q3

Suspension: rear

Recall 18V-278 · May 1, 2018 · 239,904 vehicles · 57,512 repaired

Risk. A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2015 Q4

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles · 553,137 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 12V-085 · Mar 5, 2012 · 346,900 vehicles

Risk. A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 06V-493 · Dec 29, 2006 · 50,665 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 06V-341 · Sep 7, 2006 · 4,770 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do visibility problems start?

45kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 201 visibility complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
53under 30k miles192under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Visibility

34 owners mentioned a cost

$500median

Middle half: $393 – $525

Electrical system

8 owners mentioned a cost

$494median

Middle half: $400 – $725

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Liberty year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Liberty median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Jeep Liberty safety ratings

2007 Jeep Liberty 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Jeep Liberty frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Jeep Liberty side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jeep Liberty, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
  2. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEA12005 · closed Nov 14, 2014
    Led to recall 13V-252
  3. INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREAPE06056 · closed Mar 12, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-089
In owners' words

What Liberty owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO ROLL UP AND ROLL DOWN AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT HAD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REPLACED AT YOUNGBLOOD AUTO GROUP (3410 S CAMPBELL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807, [PHONE]) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FRONT…
Complaint 11413179 · Apr 21, 2021 · 40,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BERWICK DODGE LOCATED AT 1127 PINE ST BERWICK, PA 18603) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT…
Complaint 11013382 · Aug 7, 2017 · 52,000 miles
REAR PASSENGER WINDOW IS OFF TRACK AND KEEPS FALLING INTO THE DOOR. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN IT FIRST OCCURED, BUT NOW IT CONTINUES TO FALL INTO THE DOOR EVEN IF I'M STATIONARY. *TR
Complaint 10948180 · Jan 29, 2017

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