2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 sits mid-pack among Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 years: 418 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 418, with no recalls and 8 closed investigations.
Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 119 reports (28% of the total).
418
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
8
Investigations
6
Crash-involved
4
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2007 compare to other Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 years?
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 119 | 28% | new |
| Electrical System | 82 | 20% | new |
| Engine | 48 | 11% | new |
| Suspension | 39 | 9% | new |
| Steering | 34 | 8% | new |
| Airbags | 25 | 6% | new |
| Transmission | 24 | 6% | new |
| Body & Structure | 12 | 3% | new |
| Other | 9 | 2% | new |
| Brakes | 8 | 2% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 7 | 2% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 3 | 1% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 1% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 0% | new |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“GAS TANK OVER FLOW WHEN FILLING UP 2007 JEEP JK WRANGLER RUBICON. THE PUMP DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO STOP FOR IT TO HAPPEN. I CAN FILL IT UP WITH 10 GALLONS OF GAS, STOP THE PUMP AND AS SOON AS YOU PULL THE PUMP OUT OF THE NECK GAS SPRAYS OUT. THE OPTION BELOW TO ENTER A DATE ONLY ALLOWS FOR ONE DATE.…”
“I HAVE A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 2 DOOR. WITH APPROXIMATELY 4700 MILES. I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF AND ALL DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND WITHIN 3-4 SECONDS THE ENGINE STARTED AND RAN FINE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS CONDITION. I HAVE READ ON THIS SITE AND OTHER JEEP SITES…”
“AFTER DRIVING MY 07 WRANGLER HOME FROM WORK, APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES, I PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AND THE UNDER PART OF MY JEEP CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THEN THE JEEP EXPLODED, CATCHING MY HOUSE ON FIRE. MY DRIVEWAY IS ON AN DOWNWARD INCLINE. *TR”
“VIOLENT SHAKE OF THE FRONT END OF MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER JK RUBICON. SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND FEELS LIKE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS GOING TO FALL APART. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT AND PUT OUT A FIX FOR THIS BEFORE IT KILLS SOMEONE. IT IS KNOWN IN…”
“FOLLOW UP ON INCIDENT #10225339 WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END WAS BAD CONTROL ROD. DEALER ORDERED PART TO FIX IT ON APRIL 21ST AND I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON APRIL 22. MINOR DAMAGE TO MY JEEP. REPORTED TO CHRYSLER AND THE REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO MY JEEP WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY PART. "INSPECTOR FOUND…”
2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 — common questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 reliable?
It is close to typical for the Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4: 418 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 8 investigations on file.
What are the most common 2007 Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (119 complaints), electrical system (82 complaints), engine (48 complaints).
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4.
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 8 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.