2007 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 82 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “power module” (9% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Power module: mentioned in 7 of 82 complaints (9%)
  • Windshield wipers: mentioned in 7 of 82 complaints (9%)
  • Fuse box: mentioned in 6 of 82 complaints (7%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles9 · 13%
10k–25k miles3 · 4%
25k–50k miles5 · 7%
50k–75k miles16 · 22%
75k–100k miles14 · 19%
100k–150k miles19 · 26%
150k+ miles6 · 8%

How serious are the reports?

Of 82 complaints, 8 a fire.

Jeep Wrangler electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2024, with 417 complaints
1995: 1319951996: 11997: 141998: 5819981999: 532000: 232001: 3720012002: 72003: 92004: 1220042005: 202006: 262007: 8220072008: 1782009: 352010: 8620102011: 832012: 1472013: 10220132014: 822015: 812016: 5720162017: 452018: 2682019: 15120192020: 1802021: 3082022: 17220222023: 1952024: 4174172025: 3820252026: 3

n = 2,983 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Wrangler327%—
2025 Wrangler3854%—
2024 Wrangler41756%15,000
2023 Wrangler19553%16,500
2022 Wrangler17243%30,000
2021 Wrangler30832%23,915
2020 Wrangler18029%60,000
2019 Wrangler15120%17,800
2018 Wrangler26815%15,000
2017 Wrangler4514%25,000
2016 Wrangler5712%37,000
2015 Wrangler8117%34,000
2014 Wrangler8212%30,000
2013 Wrangler10216%56,000
2012 Wrangler14718%47,000
2011 Wrangler8317%56,445
2010 Wrangler8613%67,000
2009 Wrangler359%77,266
2008 Wrangler17820%75,500
2007 Wrangler8215%78,000
2006 Wrangler264%65,000
2005 Wrangler203%64,280
2004 Wrangler126%75,500
2003 Wrangler99%34,213
2002 Wrangler76%24,000
2001 Wrangler3722%105,000
2000 Wrangler239%82,022
1999 Wrangler5325%79,500
1998 Wrangler5822%65,000
1997 Wrangler143%74,000
1996 Wrangler150%15,000
1995 Wrangler136%40,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 12 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 772008: 4200842009: 222010: 1201012011: 222012: 5201252013: 442014: 122014122015: 12122016: 2201622017: 662018: 3201832019: 772020: 4202042021: 112022: 2202222024: 112025: 2202522026: 44

n = 82 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Electrical systemJul 3, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V291000 · 80,894 vehicles

Problem: On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the tipm. The recall began on july 5, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What owners report

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

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and making a quick turn, the traction control warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the braking system was replaced. Additionally, the air bag…

Received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769836

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 143,000; however, Carfax reported the mileage as 168,000 in 2022.

Received Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764692

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal clicking sound was heard coming from under the hood. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced several fuses; however, the fuse box failed to work…

Received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760365
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep_Wrangler_Rubicon_(JL)_4xe at Retro Classics 2022. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Jeep Wranglers have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler (15% of the 558 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 electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?

The most frequent phrase is “power module”, in 7 of 82 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (7).

Other 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems

See all 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems or electrical system problems across all Wrangler years.