2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Suspension Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 13, 2020 · 78 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 44,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (50% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Death wobble: mentioned in 39 of 78 complaints (50%)
  • Front end: mentioned in 19 of 78 complaints (24%)
  • Violent shaking: mentioned in 10 of 78 complaints (13%)
  • Small bump: mentioned in 10 of 78 complaints (13%)

At what mileage do suspension problems happen?

Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles8 · 11%
10k–25k miles10 · 14%
25k–50k miles25 · 34%
50k–75k miles19 · 26%
75k–100k miles8 · 11%
100k–150k miles4 · 5%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 78 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 suspension complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 78 complaints
2007: 782007782008: 682008682009: 32200932

n = 178 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSuspension complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X43219%38,300
2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X46811%40,000
2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X47813%44,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 14 complaints
2007: 4200742008: 102008102009: 102009102010: 132010132011: 142011142012: 122012122013: 4201342014: 2201422015: 8201582016: 120161

n = 78 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists suspension for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

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

Takata recall....while driving about 68 mph on an interstate overpass today, my jeep went into the dreaded "death wobble". It was horrifying...i lost control of the vehicle and thought i would fall over the overpass. There was no warning, no bumps or pot holes. This is the scariest thing i've ever…

Received Dec 14, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10935296

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. While driving at 50 mph, the mounting plate fractured and caused the vehicle to wobble uncontrollably. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and repaired. The contact was informed that the front differential and the…

Received Dec 15, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10810428

While driving my 2007 jeep wrangler on an interstate going 70 miles per hour the whole jeep shuck violently, apparently this is known as the death wobble. I had no idea why my whole jeep was shaking and thought i jade a flat tire. I immediately pulled to the side of the interstate. I was terrified…

Received Oct 13, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10781828

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4s have suspension problems?

No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 (13% of the 587 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 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 suspension?

No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.

At what mileage do suspension problems start?

The median reported mileage is 44,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?

The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 39 of 78 complaints, followed by “front end” (19).

Other 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems

See all 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems or suspension problems across all Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years.