2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara sits mid-pack among Wrangler Sahara years: 207 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 207, with no recalls and 5 closed investigations.
Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 69 reports (33% of the total).
207
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
5
Investigations
5
Crash-involved
10
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 69 | 33% | new |
| Suspension | 31 | 15% | new |
| Steering | 30 | 14% | new |
| Transmission | 18 | 9% | new |
| Electrical System | 13 | 6% | new |
| Other | 11 | 5% | new |
| Airbags | 8 | 4% | new |
| Engine | 8 | 4% | new |
| Body & Structure | 6 | 3% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 5 | 2% | new |
| Brakes | 4 | 2% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 0% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, PUMP DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF AND GAS SPILLS OUT. I HAVE TO TRY AND LISTEN FOR THE FUEL TO COME UP THE FILL PIPE BUT IT IS DIFFICULT TO GAUGE AND HEAR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS WELL AS COSTLY. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE HAD/HEARD OF THAT HAS THIS…”
“I ALMOST HAD FATAL CRASH WITH MY CHILDREN BECAUSE OF 'DEATH WOBBLE'. IT'S NOT FUNNY & JEEP NEEDS TO BE SUED FOR REFUSING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE! OVER 50 TIMES WHEN TRAVELING 65 MPH THE VEHICLES SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY FORCING ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. WHY ARE THEY ALLOWED TO GET…”
“I ALMOST HAD FATAL CRASH WITH MY CHILDREN BECAUSE OF 'DEATH WOBBLE'. IT'S NOT FUNNY & JEEP NEEDS TO BE SUED FOR REFUSING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE! OVER 50 TIMES WHEN TRAVELING 65 MPH THE VEHICLES SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY FORCING ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. WHY ARE THEY ALLOWED TO GET…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED, THE CLUTCH PLATE SQUEAKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER WRANGLER SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, WHICH ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD.…”
2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara — common questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara reliable?
It is close to typical for the Wrangler Sahara: 207 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 5 investigations on file.
What are the most common 2007 Wrangler Sahara problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (69 complaints), suspension (31 complaints), steering (30 complaints).
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
Is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 5 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.