2007 Jeep Liberty Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2007 Jeep Liberty, and owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2007 Jeep Liberty
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
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Structure and tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Suspension: rear
In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine,…
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Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Jeep Liberty have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 21 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,175 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 173 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Subject: Inquiry Regarding Ball Joint and Control Arm Issues on My 2007 Jeep Liberty Dear support tech, I am writing to express my concerns regarding recurring issues with my 2007 Jeep Liberty, specif”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 2025 · Suspension
“As of this morning, I’ve had both ball joints on the front suspension snap, making the vehicle undrivable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2025 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2007 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee (Liberty/Cherokee 2WD, Liberty/Cherokee 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 20–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Liberty model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Liberty model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jeep Liberty | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 Jeep Liberty | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 8 | 1,808 |
| 2003 Jeep Liberty | 7 | 1,351 |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 7 | 1,101 |
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 5 | 1,118 |
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 9 | 1,372 |
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 6 | 703 |
| 2008 Jeep Liberty | 4 | 541 |
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 0 | 108 |
| 2010 Jeep Liberty | 2 | 197 |
| 2011 Jeep Liberty | 3 | 181 |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty | 2 | 385 |
Checking a specific 2007 Jeep Liberty
How do I know if my 2007 Jeep Liberty has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2007 Jeep Liberty; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V341000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.