2007 Jeep Liberty Reliability
The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 703 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and fuel system. Compared with nearby Liberty model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Liberty's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
703
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
25
Complaints citing a crash
12
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Jeep Liberty complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility / wipers | 232 | 33% |
| Fuel system | 110 | 16% |
| Body structure | 106 | 15% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 101 | 14% |
| Suspension | 79 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 67 | 10% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 40 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 34 | 5% |
2007 Jeep Liberty recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V341000 | Sep 7, 2006 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and… |
| 06V493000 | Dec 29, 2006 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. |
| 07V089000 | Mar 9, 2007 | Electrical system | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac), the blower motor may overheat. |
| 09E039000 | Jun 19, 2009 | Suspension | Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts. The improper grade… |
| 12V085000 | Mar 5, 2012 | Suspension — rear | In June 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled… |
| 13V252000 | Jun 19, 2013 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts. |
| 18V278000 | May 1, 2018 | Suspension — rear | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control. |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Liberty years
Verdicts compare these Liberty model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,118 | 8 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2006 | 1,371 | 10 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 703 | 7 | Visibility / wipers | Avoid |
| 2008 | 541 | 5 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2009 | 108 | 1 | Body structure | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Jeep Liberty
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Jeep Liberty reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty reliable?
The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 703 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about visibility / wipers and fuel system. Compared with nearby Liberty model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Liberty's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Liberty problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Liberty are visibility / wipers (232), fuel system (110), body structure (106), fuel / propulsion system (101). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2007 Jeep Liberty, including 06V341000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission) and 06V493000 (service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Jeep Liberty compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 1,371 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 541 complaints and 5 recalls (caution). The 2007 has 703 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Jeep Liberty?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Liberty, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.