2007 Jeep Liberty Structure Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (58% of reports).
- 106structure complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention 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 62 of 106 complaints (58%)
- Trailer hitch: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Jeep Liberty structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 24 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Liberty | 17 | 9% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Liberty | 16 | 8% | 78,500 |
| 2009 Liberty | 20 | 19% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Liberty | 85 | 16% | 59,000 |
| 2007 Liberty | 106 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 131 | 10% | 76,096 |
| 2005 Liberty | 137 | 12% | 84,251 |
| 2004 Liberty | 128 | 12% | 106,986 |
| 2003 Liberty | 111 | 8% | 105,500 |
| 2002 Liberty | 108 | 6% | 91,500 |
| 2001 Liberty | 1 | 10% | 53,000 |
| 2000 Liberty | 1 | 17% | 69,000 |
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, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear upper control arm. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with corrosion on both sides and the rear control…
Been over 30 days since vehicle was inspected for a recall that requires installing a tow hitch. Manufacturer will not provide an ETA for parts however I can go thru various other methods to obtain parts needed within a few days. Seems like manufacturer is stalling and not wanting to fix issue.
Underbody of car is so corroded that the vehicle could lose control.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Jeep Libertys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Jeep Liberty (15% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 62 of 106 complaints, followed by “trailer hitch” (7).
Other 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2007 Jeep Liberty problems or structure problems across all Liberty years.