Most common 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
Share of the 703 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jeep Liberty complaints by model year
Best Liberty years: 2000, 2001, 2009. Years to avoid: 2006, 2002, 2005, 2003, 2004. Compare all years →
2007 Jeep Liberty recalls (6)
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.
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.
Structure
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.
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…
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 is now 346,900.
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,…
Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor May overheat.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › 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.
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.
Power train › 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 the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2007 Jeep Liberty:
Interior fire, passenger side dash area
This investigation was opened on November 21, 2006 based on two owner reports and one e-mail report alleging an interior fire in the passenger side area of the dash panel.daimlerchrysler (dcc) has identified a defect in the blower motor of the HVAC system in the subject vehicles and in certain 2007 model year liberty vehicles.the defect report states, under certain conditions the heating, ventilation and…
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013…
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three…
What 2007 Jeep Liberty owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 230 →
The windows in my Jeep are falling down. In 2011, each window fell down. I would park my Jeep and the next morning the window was down. I took it to the dealer and they repaired the first window. Then the next window fell down and again they repaired that one. They made me wait for the next to windows to fall down one at a time and repaired them. Now my windows are falling down again. On 9/6/2015 my window fell down during the night. I just had it repaired on 9/10/2015. I notified daimler Chrysler corporation. They responded, that unfortunately it was my problem and there was nothing they could do. It will cost me 174.43 for each window regulator lift plate to be fixed. I must have my windows fixed. I can not park my Jeep somewhere and have the windows fall down. This is a safety issue, I feel it needs to be addressed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle made a vibrating motion. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The contact also stated that there was a knocking sound from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer was informed there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The windows regulators were replaced several times, gas over flows, when pumping gas. Updated 07/20/15.
Fuel & propulsion system all 211 →
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.
Many Jeep vehicles have gas blow back during refueling. This problem has existed for a number of years and Jeep has issued recalls. Please read the following: If each Jeep user spills .1 gallon during refueling and they refuel the Jeep 12 times per year they spill 1.2 gallons per year. This is a very low estimate. If there are 100,000 Jeeps experiencing this problem that is 120,000 gallons of gas per year. Does anyone at NHTSA care?
Body & structure all 106 →
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.
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.
2007 Jeep Liberty engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 20 / 17 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty a good car?
Based on 703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Liberty rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Liberty at the same age. It is one of the Liberty years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 230 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about power window devices and controls. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (211) and body & structure (106).
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2007 Jeep Liberty, the most recent from May 1, 2018 (rear). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jeep Liberty?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000, 2001 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2002, 2005, 2003 and 2004. See the full Jeep Liberty years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Liberty problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.