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2007 Jeep Liberty Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 703 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jeep dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Jeep Liberty, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Jeep Liberty owner complaints

Owners have filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Liberty, describing incidents dated December 1, 2006 to April 24, 2025.

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 232 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 211 complaints
Structure 106 complaints
Suspension 79 complaints
Electrical System 67 complaints
Power Train 40 complaints

Of the 703 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 703 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11660275 · Filed May 11, 2025
Subject: Inquiry Regarding Ball Joint and Control Arm Issues on My 2007 Jeep Liberty Dear support tech, I am writing to express my concerns regarding recurring issues with my 2007 Jeep Liberty, specifically with the driver-side ball joint and control arm. In 2019, I had the driver-side ball joint…
ODI #11656473 · Filed April 24, 2025
As of this morning, I’ve had both ball joints on the front suspension snap, making the vehicle undrivable.
ODI #11653422 · Filed April 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, and the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an…

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Owner-reported

2007 Jeep Liberty mileage at failure

486 of the 703 complaints on file for the 2007 Jeep Liberty give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Visibility/Wiper	Median 45,000 miles	Middle half 25,000–65,000 miles	Based on 211 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	Median 45,000 miles	Middle half 35,000–80,000 miles	Based on 83 complaints
Suspension	Median 110,000 miles	Middle half 80,000–160,000 miles	Based on 53 complaints
Electrical System	Median 70,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–115,000 miles	Based on 57 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 Jeep Liberty in 3 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Audit Query AQ10-001: Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Closed December 28, 2015
Engineering Analysis EA12-005: Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
Closed November 14, 2014
- Recall 13V-252
Preliminary Evaluation PE06-056: INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA
Closed March 12, 2007
- Recall 07V-089

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Rear Lower Control Arm Fracture

NHTSA #18V278000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 239,904 vehicles

Repair completion: 29.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign U38 · Owners notified June 26, 2018 · Vehicles built April 29, 2003 – June 29, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact

NHTSA #13V252000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 19, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 1,560,000 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N45, N46 · Owners notified August 1, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE

NHTSA #12V085000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2012 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Potentially affected: 346,900 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign L27 · Owners notified March 26, 2012 · Vehicles built July 3, 2003 – June 29, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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 IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Safety consequence

A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN JUNE 2012 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS.CHRYSLER'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS L27.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

NHTSA #09E039000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported June 19, 2009 · ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC

Potentially affected: 44 vehicles

Owners notified October 15, 2009 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

OVERHEATING VENTILATION & AC BLOWER MOTOR

NHTSA #07V089000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 9, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 149,605 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign G03 · Owners notified May 28, 2007 · Vehicles built February 15, 2005 – August 15, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRSLER RECALL NO. G03.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

ABS CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA #06V493000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice

Reported December 29, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 50,665 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign F50 · Owners notified February 19, 2007 · Vehicles built September 7, 2006 – December 13, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F50.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA #06V341000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported September 7, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 4,770 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign F43 · Owners notified October 2, 2006 · Vehicles built July 1, 2006 – August 11, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Safety consequence

IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F43. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

2007 Jeep Liberty 4-DR.

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

22% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

3 investigations

703 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Jeep Liberty.

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11660275

Incident: January 11, 2025 · Filed: May 11, 2025

Subject: Inquiry Regarding Ball Joint and Control Arm Issues on My 2007 Jeep Liberty Dear support tech, I am writing to express my concerns regarding recurring issues with my 2007 Jeep Liberty, specifically with the driver-side ball joint and control arm. In 2019, I had the driver-side ball joint replaced at Firestone. However, on [XXX], I experienced a serious issue when the wheel became stuck while reversing out of a parking space. Fortunately, it occurred at low speed, and the vehicle was towed through my insurance. A family member was able to fix it temporarily. More recently, on February 25, 2025, I had new wheels installed at Firestone, where I was informed that there is an issue with both the front control arm and the left and right ball joints. Given that I don’t drive at high speeds and use the vehicle less frequently now, this seems unusual and concerning. I’ve seen reports about similar issues with same model and year (Reddit, jeep forums). Could this be a recurring problem specific to the Liberty model as I have seen there’s a recall for 2002-2006? I genuinely love my vehicle, but I’m growing frustrated with the ongoing repairs and costs. I would appreciate your insight into whether this is a known issue and what steps I can take to resolve it permanently. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Suspension

ODI #11656473

Incident: April 24, 2025 · Filed: April 24, 2025

As of this morning, I’ve had both ball joints on the front suspension snap, making the vehicle undrivable.

Suspension

ODI #11653422

Incident: April 7, 2025 · Filed: April 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, and the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,270.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11624249

Incident: November 7, 2024 · Filed: November 8, 2024

Ball joint & control arm suspension failure twice in 3 years

Unknown or Other

ODI #11624248

Incident: June 15, 2021 · Filed: November 8, 2024

Ball joint & control arm failure, twice within 3 years

Service Brakes

ODI #11610818

Incident: July 20, 2024 · Filed: August 26, 2024

Brakes were locking up as I was driving the vehicle. ABS module needs reprogramming. Mechanic inspected, he states the brakes could lock up without this update only available from Chryslar. This repair is in a recall but not for my vin number. I have been told my vehicle is unsafe to drive. ABS light on in gauge cluster.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Power Train

ODI #11593891

Incident: March 15, 2021 · Filed: June 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle the fuel gauge failed to provide the proper fuel level. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel injector failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure occurred frequently after the vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Structure; Suspension

ODI #11561924

Incident: November 22, 2021 · Filed: December 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear upper control arm. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with corrosion on both sides and the rear control arms. The contact was informed that the rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been persistent, and failure had occurred three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11560767

Incident: November 13, 2023 · Filed: December 18, 2023

Been over 30 days since vehicle was inspected for a recall that requires installing a tow hitch. Manufacturer will not provide an ETA for parts however I can go thru various other methods to obtain parts needed within a few days. Seems like manufacturer is stalling and not wanting to fix issue.

Suspension

ODI #11555380

Incident: November 10, 2023 · Filed: November 16, 2023

Pulling away from getting gas I heard and felt a loud bang. Could not turn my wheel much. Something was scraping the ground. I got out and saw my lower ball on the driver's front broke off slightly pulling my cv joint. Sat for hours until I got a tow back home. I'm lucky I wasn't on the highway, I could have died. Doesn't show a recall but I just purchased this car. Have had nothing but issues.

Other Jeep Liberty model years

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