2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 problems & reliability
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 17 | 25% |
| Suspension → | 14 | 21% |
| Electrical System → | 10 | 15% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 10 | 15% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 56 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 37,250 miles (middle 50% between 5,883 and 68,882 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My jeep gets what they call a death shudder...it does it sparatically at around 40 mph...everything in the front shakes horribly and feels like its going to fall apart ...on any road...going straight...no bumps involved”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Dec 13, 2018
“At about 50 to 70 mph, there is a violent shaking. I've looked it up and may have referred to it a 'desth wobble' extremely terrifying and you have to suddenly slow down in heavy traffic which could cause an accident. Also. Onlookers can get distracted due to the shaking and haven an accident as well. It feels like…”
Steering · filed Nov 19, 2018
“Each time I add fuel from a gas pump, once the pump stops automatically, the fuel spits out fuel, as if there is too much air getting into the tank and pushing out the fuel. This happens all the time, and gas gets all over my tire cover, jeep body, and even sometimes on me, if I am holding the pump.”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
Engineering Analysis EA15007 · opened Dec 4, 2015 · closed Jul 6, 2016 · led to recall 16V290000
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
Preliminary Evaluation PE15025 · opened Jun 19, 2015 · closed Dec 7, 2015
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Defect Petition DP14004 · opened Sep 25, 2014 · closed Jul 24, 2015
- Airbag Clockspring Failure
Preliminary Evaluation PE11019 · opened May 23, 2011 · closed Nov 7, 2011 · led to recall 13V176000
- Fuel Spill During Refueling
Preliminary Evaluation PE10032 · opened Aug 23, 2010 · closed Feb 16, 2011
- TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE
Preliminary Evaluation PE09037 · opened Aug 12, 2009 · closed Nov 17, 2009 · led to recall 09V436000
- TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE
Investigation EQ09006 · opened Jul 22, 2009 · closed Aug 19, 2009
- ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS
Preliminary Evaluation PE07027 · opened May 29, 2007 · closed Aug 2, 2007 · led to recall 07V291000
Technical service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2. The 10 most recent:
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 37,250 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.