2007 Jeep Liberty Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2025 · 703 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Liberty years
More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Liberty. That ranks 6th out of 13 Liberty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (220 complaints, 31%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 12 fires, 21 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

Jeep Liberty
2005-2007 (left) & 2008 (right) Jeep Libertys photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Bull-Doser . SriMesh derivative work see description of original as nested above... needed an image of an 05 red Jeep Liberty, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Jeep Liberty problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility220 · ~45,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline110 · ~45,000 mi
Structure106 · ~80,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System101 · ~58,984 mi
Suspension79 · ~108,000 mi
Electrical System67 · ~68,177 mi
Power Train40 · ~21,301 mi
Unknown or Other34 · ~83,514 mi
Air Bags24 · ~85,130 mi
Steering18 · ~110,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility problems22031%45,000“window regulator” (29%)$760
Fuel System, Gasoline problems11016%45,000“fuel gasoline structure” (36%)—
Structure problems10615%80,000“fuel gasoline structure” (58%)—
Fuel/propulsion System problems10114%58,984“fuel gasoline structure” (48%)—
Suspension problems7911%108,000“ball joint” (34%)—
Electrical System problems6710%68,177“driver side window” (10%)—
Power Train406%21,301——
Unknown or Other345%83,514——
Air Bags243%85,130——
Steering183%110,000——
Engine162%80,129——
Service Brakes142%110,000——
Visibility/wiper142%75,000——
Seat Belts101%97,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)91%103,206——
Vehicle Speed Control81%108,712——
Exterior Lighting71%125,000——
Seats71%13,488——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic71%19,780——
Equipment61%40,089——
Engine and Engine Cooling51%15,500——
Latches/locks/linkages51%80,000——
Tires51%3,597——
Wheels51%135,000——
Trailer Hitches30%37,500——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility20%40,000——
Traction Control System20%66,631——
Child Seat10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 173 complaints
2007: 202007202008: 29292009: 472009472010: 1251252011: 282011282012: 32322013: 382013382014: 1731732015: 602015602016: 42422017: 192017192018: 24242019: 262019262020: 882021: 102021102022: 772023: 8202382024: 442025: 320253

n = 703 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Jeep Liberty recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Suspension:rearMay 1, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V278000 · 239,904 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

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

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyJun 19, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V252000 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

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

Fix: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Suspension:rearMar 5, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V085000 · 346,900 vehicles

Problem: In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.

Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical systemMar 9, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V089000 · 149,605 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac), the blower motor may overheat.

Risk: This could cause an interior fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the hvac blower motor free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/moduleDec 29, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V493000 · 50,665 vehicles

Problem: On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train:automatic transmissionSep 7, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V341000 · 4,770 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires (EA12005) — opened Jun 12, 2012, closed Nov 14, 2014, led to recall 13V252000.
  • Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
  • Interior fire, passenger side dash area (PE06056) — opened Nov 21, 2006, closed Mar 12, 2007, led to recall 07V089000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Subject: Inquiry Regarding Ball Joint and Control Arm Issues on My 2007 Jeep Liberty Dear support tech, I am writing to express my concerns regarding recurring issues with my 2007 Jeep Liberty, specifically with the driver-side ball joint and control arm. In 2019, I had the driver-side ball joint…

Suspension · received May 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11660275

As of this morning, I’ve had both ball joints on the front suspension snap, making the vehicle undrivable.

Suspension · received Apr 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11656473

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, and the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an…

Suspension · received Apr 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653422

Ball joint & control arm failure, twice within 3 years

Unknown or Other · received Nov 8, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11624248

Ball joint & control arm suspension failure twice in 3 years

Unknown or Other · received Nov 8, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11624249

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?

Owners most often report visibility, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 220 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Jeep Liberty a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Liberty model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.