Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 107 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (67). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2: 67 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2: 35 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 5 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 35 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 | 67 | 0 | — | Steering |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (67), 2008 (35), 2009 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
Steering, with 33 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.