2007 Jeep Wrangler problems
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler has 797 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (17%) concerns steering. After that come fuel system (15%) and suspension (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 797 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 17% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 35
- Injuries and deaths
- 25 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 656 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 94 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 120 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 102 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 125 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 82 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 53 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 41 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 20 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Among the 656 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 62,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 52,000 miles (126 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 22 complaints mention a crash; 35 complaints mention a fire; 25 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2007 ranks 16th most-complained-about out of 35 model years of the Jeep Wrangler with enough data (381 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 8 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood and entering into the vehicle. The contact was unable to see and crashed into a culvert. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the arms and legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that an investigator would come to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed.
On a rocky road at rauch creek offroad park in tremont, pa. I was stopped waiting for my friend to give me directions. He noticed what he first thought was steam coming from under the hood. In fact it was smoke. Within one minute flames were coming from under the hood. Within two minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed. I injured myself in my haste to get out of the burning vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss. I have photo's and videos available of the incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle became stuck in a muddy surface. In addition, grey smoke began billowing from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that immediately after the smoke was seen, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The contact sustained injuries to the wrist, feet, elbow and lower back. The fire department was contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 jeep wrangler. While driving 45 MPH, the contact drove off the edge of the road. The contact attempted to correct the issue and over steered. As a result, the vehicle rolled over. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were minor injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
The 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited x model began violent shaking in the front end at highway speeds. The shaking started mildly then became violent. I slowed down and the shaking subsided but this is extremely dangerous when the traffic flow is moving at faster rates. An on-line search indicates that this is common in this model. I believe this should be recalled and fixed.