2007 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, and owners have filed 557 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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8 safety recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

   NHTSA 16V352000 Reported May 24, 2016 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis,…

   Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will…

2. Inflator module (air bags)

   NHTSA 16V290000 Reported May 11, 2016 388,532 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

3. Service brakes, hydraulic

   NHTSA 10V236000 Reported June 3, 2010 287,653 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a…

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

4. Automatic transmission (power train)

   NHTSA 09V436000 Reported November 5, 2009 88,461 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a "hotoil" message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at…

5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 08V202000 Reported May 6, 2008 1,709 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

   Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if necessary. The recall…

6. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

   NHTSA 07V434000 Reported September 14, 2007 296,550 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

   Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

7. Electrical system

   NHTSA 07V291000 Reported July 3, 2007 80,894 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

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

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

8. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

   NHTSA 06V493000 Reported December 29, 2006 50,665 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

557 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have filed 557 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 25 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,503 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 70 filed that year.

Most-reported components

• Steering138
• Suspension93
• Air bags86
• Electrical system77
• Fuel system, gasoline58
• Fuel/propulsion system54
• Power train36
• Engine33

What owners are reporting

“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; how”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2026 · Electrical system

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler 2WD, Wrangler 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Compare Jeep Wrangler model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wrangler model year in NHTSA's database.

Checking a specific 2007 Jeep Wrangler

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• Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
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• 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.