2007 Jeep Wrangler Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler most often describe front-end shaking at highway speed, gasoline spitting back out of the filler neck during refueling, and various unexpected electrical faults such as the horn, wipers and lights operating on their own. Complaints are spread fairly evenly from low mileage up through high mileage, and many describe the problems as recurring rather than a single event.

1. 1
   Fuel system

   Fuel spits back out of the filler neck when refueling

   • 105 complaints (19%)
   • median 46,000 mi at 5.1 yrs old (86 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2010–2025

   Owners describe gasoline spraying or overflowing from the filler neck after the pump shuts off, running down the side of the vehicle and onto the ground, at many different stations and nozzles. Several say the dealer or manufacturer declined help, citing warranty or campaign eligibility by build date, and some say they now stop short of a full tank to limit the spill. Bulletins in the records describe a replacement fuel tube with a check valve for this symptom. Reported from under 10,000 miles up to about 180,000 miles, with many reports in the 15,000-60,000 mile range.

   4 related service bulletins

   What to check: Fill the tank slowly during a test drive and watch the filler neck, and ask whether the fuel tube check-valve update described in the bulletins was ever installed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While pumping fuel to the vehicle. The gas nozzle clicks and shuts off fuel when gas tank is full. The vehicle will burst fuel back out. Spilling all over side of vehicle and on to the floor. When I pump gas I have to make sure I don't fill gas tank to full or the problem will continue. It happens all the time and in different gasoline stations.”

   NHTSA complaint #10388168, filed 2011-03, 27,000 miles

   “I just bought Jeep used. First time I filled up the pump cut off and then there was a surge of gas that spewed out. On second refill today at a different station with new pumps same thing happened gas spewed under such force it would have gotten in eyes had I not had sunglasses on. Spillage was over a liter and was all over clothing and attendant had to spread absorbent.”

   NHTSA complaint #10442735, filed 2012-01, 38,000 miles
2. 2
   Steering

   Front-end shaking at highway speed ("death wobble")

   • 160 complaints (29%)
   • median 55,000 mi at 6.0 yrs old (149 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2007–2024

   Complaints describe the front end and steering wheel shaking violently, often at 45-65 mph, sometimes after hitting a bump or crossing uneven pavement. Owners say they have to brake or slow sharply to regain control, and several report the shaking returning after dampers, stabilizer bars, alignment or wheel balancing work. Some complaints say the dealer or manufacturer told them no recall applied; a steering-damper service bulletin appears in the records. Reported from roughly 16,000 to 143,000 miles, most commonly in the 40,000-70,000 mile range, often at highway speeds.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Drive the vehicle at 50-65 mph over expansion joints and rough pavement before buying, and ask whether the steering damper and front-end components have been inspected or replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving on interstate and immediately after crossing over a bridge, the front end and steering wheel began to violently shake. Braking did not bring the condition under control. Fortunately I was in the right lane and able to pull onto the right shoulder. The shaking stopped when my speed fell below 25mph. I purchased this vehicle at approx 50,000 miles. This condition has never occurred before. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10563906, filed 2014-02, 69,755 miles

   “Im trying to resolve a potential problem with my vehicle.I have contacted the manufacture of a problem the problem is called a death wobble ive had this problem since november it shook so bad I had to drive of the highway I took it to my garage were I have my vehicle mantained he thought it could be the rotors and brakes so I had him change them it still wasn't the problem it happen again I took it back and said it looks like the suspension is tight so this july we went on a trip it happened again this time in the second lane it shook so bad …”

   NHTSA complaint #10537958, filed 2013-08, 53,000 miles
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Electrical faults: horn, wipers, lights and stalling (TIPM)

   • 167 complaints (30%)
   • median 67,632 mi at 6.8 yrs old (147 state mileage)
   • 12 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $1,100 (median of 11 quotes)
   • filed 2006–2026

   Complaints describe the horn sounding on its own, wipers and washers running, headlights and dash lights coming on or flickering, and the engine stalling or continuing to run after the key is removed. Several owners say an independent mechanic identified the power module or fuse box as the source, and one describes smoke and fire from that area. Others report the vehicle simply failed to start, with clicking and warning lights. Mostly reported between about 58,000 and 140,000 miles, with a few reports at lower mileage.

   Recall 07V2910004 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the power module or fuse box has ever been replaced or repaired, and test the horn, wipers and lights with the key on and off during the inspection.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I started my 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4x2 (manual shift) and was sitting in the drive way (the vehicle was not in gear) when the Jeep turned itself off and restarted. At the time it restarted itself, the horn began blowing non-stop, the front and rear windshield wipers turned on, washer fluid sprayed from the rear wipers, the dash lights turned on, the radio turned on, and the interior lights turned on. I attempted to turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10676199, filed 2015-01, 58,601 miles

   “While driving approaching a stop light in town the wipers came on, windshield fluid started spraying, horn was blaring and engine stalled. The 2nd time I was on a highway going 55 MPH and the same exact thing happened I coasted in a subdivision started the engine back up and this time when I got home I could remove key and the engine would continue to run. I think the problem is the tipm because while the 'christine effect' is going on I can tap the tipm cover and it stops.”

   NHTSA complaint #11315373, filed 2020-03, 89,000 miles
4. 4
   Air bags

   Airbag warning light and chime (clockspring)

   • 82 complaints (15%)
   • median 79,000 mi at 8.2 yrs old (52 state mileage)
   • 7 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $600 (median of 6 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2026

   Owners describe the airbag warning light coming on intermittently, sometimes with a repeated chime, and sometimes going off again when the wheel is turned or the vehicle starts moving. Several say a mechanic identified the clockspring in the steering column, and some mention the horn stopped working around the same time. Complaints also mention difficulty getting recall appointments at dealers. Reported from very low mileage up to about 138,000 miles, with many reports in the 65,000-110,000 mile range.

   Recall 16V2900006 related service bulletins

   What to check: Confirm the airbag warning lamp goes out after the bulb-check sequence, check that the horn works, and ask whether the recall campaign and clockspring warranty extension work was completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Unable to get vehicle in for airbag recall. Automation chrysler Jeep just transferred me around and I gave up. Medved is more than 2 weeks out and you have to leave it all day. What is the point of a safety recall if the dealerships will not do it.”

   NHTSA complaint #11316328, filed 2020-03, 38,000 miles

   “The horn stopped working and then a day later the air bag warninglite indicating malfunction came on intermittently and then stayed on chiming from time to time.it goes off and then comes back on when the vehicle starts moving again.it sometimes goes off when turning right.my mechanic said there have been several complaints about it,it is the clockscrew he said nad when I looked it up ,it was the exact description.pitiful is all I have to say,this is a safety issue and Jeep should fix it immediately.”

   NHTSA complaint #10649124, filed 2014-10, 110,567 miles
5. 5
   Engine

   Engine stalling and sudden cutouts while driving

   • 89 complaints (16%)
   • median 41,146 mi at 5.1 yrs old (78 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2006–2025

   Complaints describe the engine shutting off without warning while driving, then restarting on its own or after being placed in park, with warning lights flashing on the cluster. Some owners say dealers could not duplicate or diagnose the problem, and one complaint describes an engine fire while driving. No consistent cause is agreed on across the complaints. Reported from about 30,000 to 76,000 miles, at both city and highway speeds.

   Recall 07V2910002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask for any stored diagnostic codes and service history related to stalling or no-start conditions, and confirm the engine starts reliably from cold several times.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Driving down the road & my motor just cuts off. Happened 3 times over the past weekend & happened about 5 years ago.. Very dangerous & frightening. After I put it in park, it always restarts. This is not acceptable always happens when driving in traffic”

   NHTSA complaint #11364492, filed 2020-10, 76,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted independently. All warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

   NHTSA complaint #10747116, filed 2015-08, 30,000 miles

Buying note. On this model year, budget time for a highway-speed test drive and a slow, careful refueling stop before buying, since those two checks surface the most commonly reported issues. Ask for service records covering the fuel-filler update, the clockspring work and any power-module repairs.

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.