CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Jeep Wrangler has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 558 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 25 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (138 reports).
2007 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The clockspring assembly in the steering column can become contaminated with dust, which may cause the driver's frontal air bag circuit to fail.
Most common 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems
Problem areas named in the 558 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 138 |
| Suspension | 100 |
| Air Bags | 89 |
| Electrical System | 82 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 63 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 54 |
| Power Train | 47 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 |
What owners report
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 warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under recalls associated with the failures. The contact stated that the recall repairs failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage
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.
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 as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,500.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however the brake pedal failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floor, and the service brakes failed to engage. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a hole in the brake line. In addition, the brake fluid was squirting out of the brake fluid canister. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
i was driving my truck on Saturday march 21,2026 and all of a sudden black smoke started pouring thru my heater vents. i could no longer steer the vehicle and i put into park shut it off and left the vehicle. after we got out we could see a fire under my jeep. by the time the fire department got there my jeep was a total loss.
2007 Jeep Wrangler questions
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
Based on 558 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (138), Suspension (100), Air Bags (89).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Jeep Wrangler has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.