2007 Jeep Liberty Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2025 · 67 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,177 miles. The words owners use most often: “driver side window” (10% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Driver side window: mentioned in 7 of 67 complaints (10%)
  • Traction control: mentioned in 5 of 67 complaints (7%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles7 · 12%
10k–25k miles3 · 5%
25k–50k miles8 · 14%
50k–75k miles11 · 19%
75k–100k miles7 · 12%
100k–150k miles15 · 26%
150k+ miles6 · 11%

How serious are the reports?

Of 67 complaints, 5 a fire.

Jeep Liberty electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 147 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 11820021182003: 722003722004: 802004802005: 602005602006: 14720061472007: 672007672008: 12420081242009: 192009192010: 412010412011: 422011422012: 1172012117

n = 888 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2012 Liberty11730%56,900
2011 Liberty4223%52,000
2010 Liberty4121%70,000
2009 Liberty1918%52,000
2008 Liberty12423%90,000
2007 Liberty6710%68,177
2006 Liberty14711%59,750
2005 Liberty605%70,000
2004 Liberty807%94,000
2003 Liberty725%69,000
2002 Liberty1187%91,190
2001 Liberty110%50,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2016, with 14 complaints
2007: 3200732008: 552010: 3201032011: 222012: 3201232013: 442014: 132014132015: 882016: 142016142017: 332018: 4201842019: 222020: 1202012021: 112022: 120221

n = 67 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

My windows will not roll up and down. If i roll them down they will not come back up. My air conditioning went out and i had to drive , 45 minutes, home in 105 degree heat with no recourse . I could have passed out! There was a recall on the windows parts but i bought my jeep used and the recall…

Received Sep 29, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11487107

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, [redacted]) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE…

Received Apr 21, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11413179

Since the day i got the vehicle i have had nothing but problems it shut off while driving the steering wheel would lock up and all lights on dash would light up. Turn the key off wait a minute and it would start back up. Ground wire issue, the driver window stopped working 2x electrical problem…

Received Aug 30, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11352102
Jeep Liberty
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Jeep Libertys have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Jeep Liberty (10% of the 703 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Liberty electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 68,177 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?

The most frequent phrase is “driver side window”, in 7 of 67 complaints, followed by “traction control” (5).

Other 2007 Jeep Liberty problems

See all 2007 Jeep Liberty problems or electrical system problems across all Liberty years.