2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 sits mid-pack among Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 years: 761 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 761, with no recalls and 8 closed investigations.
Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 225 reports (30% of the total).
761
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
8
Investigations
14
Crash-involved
15
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2007 compare to other Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 years?
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 225 | 30% | new |
| Electrical System | 133 | 17% | new |
| Engine | 86 | 11% | new |
| Steering | 82 | 11% | new |
| Suspension | 78 | 10% | new |
| Transmission | 31 | 4% | new |
| Brakes | 22 | 3% | new |
| Other | 20 | 3% | new |
| Airbags | 19 | 2% | new |
| Body & Structure | 17 | 2% | new |
| Speed Control | 14 | 2% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 13 | 2% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 9 | 1% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 5 | 1% | new |
| Lighting | 4 | 1% | new |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I WAS DRIVING WITH FRIENDS WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OVERHEATING, AC STOPPED WORKING, AND AN ODD SPEED FLUCTUATION. I INFORMED THE PEOPLE I WAS WITH THAT I WAS GOING TO DRIVE TO THE MAIN ROAD. BEFORE I GOT THERE, ABOUT 50 FEET, THE WHOLE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN…”
“FIRE STARTED UNDER THE CAR SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. GLOW OF THE FLAME WAS TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE CAR. FIRE WORKED ITS WAY FORWARD AND ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS IN MOTION EXITING FROM THE HIGHWAY ONTO AN OFF RAMP…”
“FIRE STARTED UNDER THE CAR SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. GLOW OF THE FLAME WAS TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE CAR. FIRE WORKED ITS WAY FORWARD AND ENGULFED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS IN MOTION EXITING FROM THE HIGHWAY ONTO AN OFF RAMP…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SHIFTED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. HE DROVE INTO A DITCH, BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE AT 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN AND THE FRONT TIRES WERE NOT TOUCHING THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STRONG…”
2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 — common questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 reliable?
It is close to typical for the Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4: 761 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 8 investigations on file.
What are the most common 2007 Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (225 complaints), electrical system (133 complaints), engine (86 complaints).
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4.
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-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.