2007 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 25%of 558 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,572miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 25% of the 558 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,572 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Suspension failure: I've had issues with my steering column since having bought this vehicle. About a week ago my gear box fell out of the vehicle causing loss of steering control. I have been having issues with the steering column shaking violently since having it repaired. This shaking was also a problem for me about three months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11191977, filed 2019-03, 140,000 miles“While driving, if the vehicle hits a small bump, the front end shakes violently back and forth until I am able to stop the vehicle. This problem is widespread and can be found on the internet as the Jeep death wobble . We've spent $900 to have this fixed and have been to 2 different garages to have it fixed and the mechanics can't find anything more that is wrong and claim it's a design flaw in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10883675, filed 2016-07, 111,543 miles“The 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited x model began violent shaking in the front end at highway speeds. The shaking started mildly then became violent. I slowed down and the shaking subsided but this is extremely dangerous when the traffic flow is moving at faster rates. An on-line search indicates that this is common in this model. I believe this should be recalled and fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10557501, filed 2013-12, 30,150 miles“I just bought this in aug 2014. I was driving home from work and hit a bump my steer wheel went from side to side for about 5 seconds and the second time it happen I brought it to a dealer they said nothing wrong it happen 4 more times sense then they are now calling it the death wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #10668798, filed 2014-12, 36,886 miles“I took my wife's 2007 Jeep Wrangler jk (4 door automatic) to courthouse shell here locally to get the state inspection done (my first time for this since purchasing it on july 1st 2012 from checkered flag toyota in greenbrier). I received a call saying that the horn did not work, what did I want to do? My wife had said that it had been working the previous week. Well, I said that I want it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513326, filed 2013-05, 74,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159313Mar 14, 2019The SKU is a Tie Rod Center Stud. The Customer commnunication requested return of unsold inventory to inpsect for possible incorrect direction threads (right hand rather than…
- 10033812Mar 1, 2010Chrysler (jeep) service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Steering…
- 10022001Jun 21, 2007Leak at steering damper due to orientation of damper rod to vehicle. *kb updated 07-19-07.
- 10021984May 17, 2007Steering angle sensor - not initialized/internal.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 72 | 10% |
| 2023 | 57 | 15% |
| 2022 | 86 | 21% |
| 2021 | 255 | 27% |
| 2020 | 239 | 39% |
| 2019 | 447 | 60% |
| 2018 | 1,117 | 61% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 28 | 6% |
| 2015 | 29 | 6% |
| 2014 | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 | 167 | 25% |
| 2012 | 204 | 24% |
| 2011 | 58 | 12% |
| 2010 | 66 | 10% |
| 2009 | 65 | 17% |
| 2008 | 156 | 18% |
| 2007 | 138 | 25% |
| 2006 | 86 | 12% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 67 | 35% |
| 2003 | 14 | 14% |
| 2002 | 10 | 9% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 31 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler
114 complaintsSuspension
100 complaintsAir bags
89 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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