AI Damage2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 14% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The "clock spring" failed in my 2007 jeep wrangler rubicon. The "clock spring" is the device within the steering wheel hub that the electricity passes through allow in the airbag, horn, and cruise control to work when the steering wheel is being turned. When the clock spring fails these items do not work.
2007 jeep wrangler jk (2 door) spits back fuel and spills about a cup of fuel when gas station pump shuts off. This happens at the end of filling the tank regardless of the pace the fuel is pumped (amount spilled is less at lower pump rate but still happens).
Safety complaint for fuel overflow. When fueling the gas overflows from the tank.
2007 jeep wrangler steering box loose and sloppy 43000 miles on vehicle. No off road use. Jeep starting pulling to right, and shimming at 52 mph. Been doing this for about 3-4000 miles took to dealer and will not repair under warranty, I consider this a safety hazard, dealer said it must be a defective part.
Tl contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler 4x4 rhd. The contact stated that his vehicle could cause a crash, according to recall number 07v291000 (electrical system). The vehicle is currently waiting to be repaired. He also stated that the engine has shut off on several occasions while driving 65 mph.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,587 of 32,261 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD has 17 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, electrical system, air bags. Total complaints: 7.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-07.