2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 3, 2019 · 339 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (105 complaints, 31%), typically at around 32,798 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 8 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline105 · ~32,798 mi
Electrical System70 · ~6,069 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling43 · ~5,147 mi
Suspension38 · ~48,350 mi
Steering34 · ~40,000 mi
Air Bags25 · ~58,500 mi
Power Train24 · ~18,266 mi
Structure12 · ~8,056 mi
Fuel/propulsion System6 · ~60,000 mi
Fuel System, Other6 · ~26,953 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline problems10531%32,798“gas tank” (32%)—
Electrical System problems7021%6,069“seconds later” (7%)—
Engine and Engine Cooling4313%5,147——
Suspension3811%48,350——
Steering3410%40,000——
Air Bags257%58,500——
Power Train247%18,266——
Structure124%8,056——
Fuel/propulsion System62%60,000——
Fuel System, Other62%26,953——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic62%3,653——
Unknown or Other62%40,810——
Wheels62%47,573——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)51%81,500——
Engine41%75,250——
Equipment41%27,000——
Latches/locks/linkages31%3,600——
Electronic Stability Control21%1,500——
Seats21%3,000——
Vehicle Speed Control21%27,900——
Visibility/wiper21%74,405——
Seat Belts10%45,000——
Service Brakes10%135,250——
Service Brakes, Air10%———
Tires10%9,667——
Traction Control System10%55,000——
Visibility10%500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 83 complaints
2007: 832007832008: 292008292009: 242009242010: 782010782011: 612011612012: 112012112013: 8201382014: 6201462015: 102015102016: 162016162017: 6201762018: 6201862019: 120191

n = 339 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4.

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

  • Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure (EA15007) — opened Dec 4, 2015, closed Jul 6, 2016, led to recall 16V288000.
  • Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure (PE15025) — opened Jun 19, 2015, closed Dec 7, 2015.
  • Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
  • Airbag Clockspring Failure (PE11019) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Nov 7, 2011, led to recall 11V528000.
  • Fuel Spill During Refueling (PE10032) — opened Aug 23, 2010, closed Feb 16, 2011.
  • Transmission overheating / fire (PE09037) — opened Aug 12, 2009, closed Nov 17, 2009, led to recall 09V436000.
  • Tow bar assembly failure (EQ09006) — opened Jul 22, 2009, closed Aug 19, 2009.
  • Engine stalling & electric power loss (PE07027) — opened May 29, 2007, closed Aug 2, 2007, led to recall 07V291000.

Recent owner reports

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

On 2/22/19 this vehicle was totaled in an accident. It impacted another car, it's front to the other vehicle's rear... On the highway, flipped 4 times, and impacted a telephone pole. No airbags deployed. This vehicle had an airbag recall, and was taken to the dealership and allegedly corrected…

Air Bags · received Mar 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11183791

There is a problem when filling the gas tank, when the gas pump clicks off, fuel spills out on my vehicle and the ground, its been going on for about 6 months

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 19, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11152395

During refueling, when tank is full fuel overflows out of the filler as the pump shuts off. Every time at every gas station. Very dangerous, gas on the side of jeep and on the ground.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11140143

2007 jeep wrangler. I have experienced excessive hood flutter. This happens while driving on the highway if there is any wind. Based on events in this post on wranghlerforums. (http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/hood-flutter-on-2017-hard-rock-almost-killed-me-dealer-refuses-to-fix-2283538.html) i…

Structure · received May 21, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11096986

When going 55mph down the road ,it begins to shake with no warning,i seen where some people call it the death wobble,in order for it to stop shaking you have to come to a complete stop,and this happens when we drive it out of town ,and we have owened this jeep since 9/14/2015 we bought it used

Suspension · received May 14, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11093594

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 105 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.