2007 Jeep Liberty Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (36% of reports).
- 110fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 45,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline structure: mentioned in 40 of 110 complaints (36%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 10 of 110 complaints (9%)
- Trailer hitch: mentioned in 9 of 110 complaints (8%)
- N46 13V: mentioned in 8 of 110 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Liberty fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 2 | 1% | 115 |
| 2011 Liberty | 5 | 3% | 72,630 |
| 2010 Liberty | 9 | 5% | 41,500 |
| 2009 Liberty | 6 | 6% | 48,900 |
| 2008 Liberty | 95 | 18% | 38,500 |
| 2007 Liberty | 110 | 16% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 183 | 13% | 49,859 |
| 2005 Liberty | 184 | 16% | 66,105 |
| 2004 Liberty | 93 | 8% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Liberty | 89 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 82 | 5% | 95,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle the fuel…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While the vehicle was being fueled, fuel splashed out of the fuel neck without warning. The fuel cap was placed onto the fuel neck and fuel leaked out of the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle made a vibrating motion. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The contact also stated that there was a knocking…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Jeep Libertys have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2007 Jeep Liberty (16% 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 40 of 110 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (10).
Other 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2007 Jeep Liberty problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Liberty years.