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Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4Model year report

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Problems

Complaints
587filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,000miles, 523 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this 2007 Wrangler four-door most often describe fuel spraying or gushing from the filler neck at fill-up, typically appearing after tens of thousands of miles, and a violent front-end shake after hitting a bump at highway speed that owners commonly call the "death wobble." A separate group of complaints covers brief electrical stalls while driving, and many of those were reported in the first few thousand miles.

  1. Fuel system

    Fuel spills or overflows at the filler neck

    • 173 complaints (29%)
    • median 42,743 mi at 4.0 yrs old (154 state mileage)
    • filed 2009–2019

    Owners describe gasoline spitting, gushing or overflowing from the filler neck during refueling, sometimes after the pump nozzle clicks off. Several say it happens at every station and every fill-up, pouring onto the vehicle body, the ground and occasionally the person fueling. A few complaints mention the pump shutoff not working and owners stopping short of a full tank to limit spills. Some report the dealer cleaned a vent or said nothing could be done, while one complaint involving strong fuel fumes led to a fuel tank, lock ring and pump replacement. Mostly reported between roughly 15,000 and 75,000 miles, often gradually worsening over successive fill-ups; a few describe it starting when the vehicle was nearly new.

    What to check: Fill the tank at a normal pump speed during a test drive and watch the filler neck for splash-back, and ask whether any vent or filler-related repair has been done. Check for a fuel smell around the tank and filler area.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I have a problem where my gas tank has begun spewing gas out everytime I put gas in the tank. My grandson and I were covered in gas while we were 4 to 5 feet away. From investigation many other Jeep wrangler unlimited 2007 jk owners have the same problem. It never use to do this and suddenly now it happens everytime you get fuel. We need help before someone get hurt.”

    NHTSA complaint #10289026, filed 2009-10, 49,000 miles

    “Every time I fill up my 2007 Jeep wrangler jk unlimited it suddenly overflows pouring gas all over me, the ground, and the Jeep. This occurs everytime I fill up the Jeep. Even if I slow the pump down when getting close to full it still spits fuel out. I've tried several different gas station with the same dangerous results.”

    NHTSA complaint #10382696, filed 2011-02, 40,000 miles
  2. Steering

    Violent front-end shake after a bump ("death wobble")

    • 102 complaints (17%)
    • median 42,000 mi at 4.3 yrs old (96 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $725 (median of 6 quotes)
    • filed 2007–2016

    Complaints describe the front end shaking violently after hitting a bump, expansion joint or rough patch, usually at highway speeds, and continuing until the vehicle slows nearly to a stop. Owners say steering control is difficult during the event and some describe it recurring frequently. Repairs mentioned include tie rod and steering linkage replacement, while other owners report the dealer found no problem or attributed it to the tires. Usually reported from roughly 25,000 to 90,000 miles, at speeds from about 40 to 65 mph after a bump or rough pavement.

    What to check: Drive it at highway speed over a rough patch or expansion joint and watch for any shake. Have a shop check the front track bar, tie rod ends, ball joints and steering damper, and ask whether the tires and their balance have been checked.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “As I was traveling on 95 towards baltimore I hit a bumpy patch in the road, my 2007 Jeep wrangler4 door started shaking violently and became uncontrollable. It felt as though all four tires were about to fall off. It was quite difficult to control the Jeep and I barley made it to the shoulder with out hitting another car. The next day it happened again traveling about 45 MPH. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10361523, filed 2010-10, 37,000 miles

    “I experienced death wobble twice yesterday. The first happened in a curve with oncoming traffic. There was no obstruction in the road. The second was shortly after on a straight stretch. Again, no obstruction in the road. This was so severe my passenger had to help steady the wheel to keep me from crashing into oncoming traffic. There are no after market parts and no lift installed on the Jeep.”

    NHTSA complaint #10477985, filed 2012-09, 62,000 miles
  3. Electrical system

    Brief engine stall and electrical shutdown while driving

    • 206 complaints (35%)
    • median 10,536 mi at 1.0 yrs old (182 state mileage)
    • 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2007–2020

    Owners describe the engine cutting out for a few seconds while driving, with dash lights flashing on, gauges dropping to zero and the radio going off, then the engine restarting on its own or after a restart. Some report loss of power steering and power brakes during the event, and a few mention the wipers or horn operating on their own. Complaints mention throttle control and wiring repairs, and some owners were told the dealer could not find a fault. Often reported in the first few thousand to about 20,000 miles, at any speed; a few reports come in at much higher mileage.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether any throttle control, wiring harness or power module work has been done and whether the vehicle has had software updates. During a test drive, note any dash-light flicker or momentary power loss and have charging system and battery condition checked.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was at a stop sign coming out of a subdivsion and while pulling out onto a busy road the Jeep went dead for a few seconds and started back up. I was sitting in the middle of the busy road trying to get to the side or at least going enough to not get hit by oncoming traffic. This has only happened once so far but seems alot of other owners are having the same experience.”

    NHTSA complaint #10192616, filed 2007-06, 9,884 miles

    “On two occasions the engine in the Jeep jk, 4x4 sahara has cut off momentarily and within a couple of seconds cut back on. The first time was more noticeable than the second time. I have less than 4000 miles on the Jeep. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer and nothing was found. This could potentially cause a serious accident. Reading message boards, I have seen that others have reported this as well.”

    NHTSA complaint #10187336, filed 2007-04, 2,900 miles
  4. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission popping out of gear or slipping

    Mentioned in 5 of 60 sampled complaints

    Complaints describe the transmission dropping out of first gear with a loud bang or slipping into what feels like neutral while accelerating or climbing a hill. Owners say engine speed rises while the vehicle slows, and that the gear does not stay engaged. One complaint mentions transmission cooler line leakage at the hose-to-steel connection. Reported from very low mileage on new vehicles up to around 66,000 miles, often under load such as hills, towing or pulling away from a stop.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Test drive including a hill start and hard acceleration in first gear, and listen for a bang or revving without acceleration. Check transmission fluid level and look for wet or swollen cooler lines.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “From a stop I engaged first gear and started accelerating. There was a loud bang and the transmission disengaged from first gear. This has happened multiple times in the one month I have owned the vehicle.”

    NHTSA complaint #10458221, filed 2012-05, 56,000 miles

    “Transmission lines are leaking where the rubber hose connects to the two steel lines. Transmission fluid could come in contact with a hot source and cause a vehicle fire. All of this at only 50k miles. Jeep has a recall for 08 thru 10 jeeps for the same issue that is happening with 07 jeeps.”

    NHTSA complaint #10448560, filed 2012-02, 52,500 miles
  5. Suspension

    Front track bar bracket and brake hose concerns

    Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

    A few complaints describe the front track bar bracket separating, after which the front axle follows road grooves and steering control is reduced. Others, including one repair shop report, describe brake hoses swelling at the crimp, with two vehicles arriving with a brake pedal that went to the floor. Owners say the parts were replaced. Reported between roughly 20,000 and 60,000 miles, often after hard braking, potholes or rough-road driving.

    What to check: Inspect the front track bar bracket welds for cracks and have the brake hoses checked for swelling or cracking near the crimps. Ask whether either has been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My engine stalls and Jeep wants to turn off. I also am having brake problems rear brakes have been replaced 3 times in only 26,000 miles front brakes still look like new. Have taken it to dealer multiple time but they cant find out why its doing these things.”

    NHTSA complaint #10335691, filed 2010-06, 26,000 miles

    “Purchased a '07 wrangler, leaks around pillars and rear view mirror when it rains, soaks carpet in floorboard, took vehicle to dealership and was informed that there was nothing they could do. A previous solution had been faulty and nothing new had become available.”

    NHTSA complaint #10225004, filed 2008-04, 700 miles

Buying note. Have a shop inspect the front steering and suspension parts, the fuel filler and vent system, and the brake hoses before buying, since those are the areas owners describe most. A highway test drive over rough pavement and a full fill-up will surface the two most commonly reported problems.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 587 consumer complaints for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. 523 of the complaints include a mileage, and 66% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,000 miles. Of all complaints, 11 involved a crash, 9 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Other or unknown (16), Vehicle speed control (14), Engine (12), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (11), Wheels (7), Equipment (6), Latches, locks and linkages (5), Exterior lighting (4), Seat belts (3), Tires (2).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I had service done on the gas tank but it still the gas spills out the Jeep only has as 48575 miles. Their saying it back pressure this is something that should be address to the manufacturer know their telling me to 1172 dollars. For something that is wrong on the gas than I would appreciate if you can help me with this issue I'm sending the report they gave me.this started at the gas pump station”

NHTSA complaint #11141305, filed 2018-10, 48,575 miles

Electrical system: “As soon as I turn the car over, my dash lights, headlights come on. The headlight stalk and the windshield wiper stalk are inoperable. It's a safety hazard to drive my car. And after researching through multiple forums and sites online, it looks like this is a fairly common problem, with a non-standard resolution. Not looking forward to the hours I'm going to have to spend getting this addressed. I was driving 8/14 when I noticed the issues.”

NHTSA complaint #10895873, filed 2016-08, 135,000 miles

Steering: “Just as all the other 2007 Jeep wranglers my clockspring has gone bad and my airbags and horn malfunction constantly. I filed a reports years ago but that seems to have been removed. I see that the 2008 Jeep wranglers had this recalled, but 2007 jeeps were not good enough. Guess our lives and the lives of our families don't mean squat.”

NHTSA complaint #10865780, filed 2016-05, 115,000 miles

Suspension: “Takata recall....while driving about 68 MPH on an interstate overpass today, my Jeep went into the dreaded death wobble . It was horrifying...I lost control of the vehicle and thought I would fall over the overpass. There was no warning, no bumps or pot holes. This is the scariest thing I've ever experienced on the road. It felt like 4 blow-outs simultaneously. I cannot believe there is no recall on such a dangerous issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10935296, filed 2016-12, 170 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

66% of the 523 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,884 and 55,000 miles.

25%0–1013%10–2528%25–5023%50–757%75–1004%100–1501%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (523 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200916539,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
200861446,2220——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
200758735,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?

Owners of this 2007 Wrangler four-door most often describe fuel spraying or gushing from the filler neck at fill-up, typically appearing after tens of thousands of miles, and a violent front-end shake after hitting a bump at highway speed that owners commonly call the "death wobble." A separate group of complaints covers brief electrical stalls while driving, and many of those were reported in the first few thousand miles. The issues reported most often: Fuel spills or overflows at the filler neck; Violent front-end shake after a bump ("death wobble"); Brief engine stall and electrical shutdown while driving.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have?

NHTSA recorded 587 consumer complaints for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 223 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 111.

Has the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 reported?

Among the 523 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,884 and 55,000 miles; 66% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.