repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2007 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 558 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the steering. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Jeep Wrangler has problems
558 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
138Steering2 crash/fire/injury
100Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
89Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
82Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
62Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
54Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
46Power train
33Engine
28Engine and engine cooling
14315 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 138 | 2 |
| Suspension | 100 | 1 |
| Air bags | 89 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 82 | 8 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 62 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 54 | 3 |
| Power train | 46 | 5 |
| Engine | 33 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 143 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2007 Jeep Wrangler 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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
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.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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 steering problems start?
52kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 126 steering complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
24under 30k miles110under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Wrangler 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 Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
10 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring FailureLed to recall 16V-288
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURENo recall
- ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSSLed to recall 07V-291
- TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRELed to recall 09V-436
- Fuel Spill During RefuelingNo recall
- Airbag Clockspring FailureLed to recall 11V-528
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
when i drive the vehicle, i goes into this shaky mode where i have to completely stop the car and restart it. this happens if i hit any kind of bump. I brake every bump that i see hoping it will stop but today is got so bad i could not move. Also the braking for driving down a curvy mountain. I…
Vehicle engine light came on after driving from carlot- after 50 miles. Meineke- diagnosed report stated, -O2 sensors & catalytic converter needed replacement. Two of tires had a patched over hole. The other two tires had inner bar wears &vehicle needed a steering box.
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