2007 Jeep Liberty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Liberty years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- 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.

- 703owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility problems | 220 | 31% | 45,000 | “window regulator” (29%) | $760 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 110 | 16% | 45,000 | “fuel gasoline structure” (36%) | — |
| Structure problems | 106 | 15% | 80,000 | “fuel gasoline structure” (58%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 101 | 14% | 58,984 | “fuel gasoline structure” (48%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 79 | 11% | 108,000 | “ball joint” (34%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 67 | 10% | 68,177 | “driver side window” (10%) | — |
| Power Train | 40 | 6% | 21,301 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 34 | 5% | 83,514 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 24 | 3% | 85,130 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 2% | 80,129 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 1% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 1% | 103,206 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 1% | 108,712 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | 13,488 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 1% | 19,780 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | 40,089 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | 3,597 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 0% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 66,631 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Jeep Liberty recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
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 assembly
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:rear
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 system
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/module
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 transmission
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…
As of this morning, Iâve had both ball joints on the front suspension snap, making the vehicle undrivable.
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…
Ball joint & control arm failure, twice within 3 years
Ball joint & control arm suspension failure twice in 3 years
Other Jeep Liberty years
← 2006 Liberty · 2008 Liberty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 385 | 2 |
| 2011 Liberty | 181 | 3 |
| 2010 Liberty | 197 | 2 |
| 2009 Liberty | 108 | 0 |
| 2008 Liberty | 541 | 4 |
| 2007 | 703 | 6 |
| 2006 Liberty | 1,372 | 9 |
| 2005 Liberty | 1,118 | 5 |
| 2004 Liberty | 1,101 | 7 |
| 2003 Liberty | 1,352 | 7 |
| 2002 Liberty | 1,808 | 8 |
| 2001 Liberty | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Liberty | 6 | 0 |
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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.