KnownCarProblems2007 Jeep Liberty Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 703 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Liberty, most often about the visibility and wipers (33% of complaints, typically around 45,000 miles). It is 6th of 13 Liberty model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
Visibility and wipers
232 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rearview mirrors/devices.
Front driver window regulator failed. Both regulator and window replaced. Cost $462 in june. Now in august, rear driver window - same thing.
My drivers side front window fell into door and I was told by dealership it would cost me $375 for the regulator and $250 in labor. The dealership has not even seen the window but knew what it was because of how often they see this in Jeep Liberty. Why isn't this a recall? Will I have to worry about the remainder of…
Fuel system
211 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
Tl contact investigated a fire involving a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was hit from the rear and the fuel ignited. The vehicle had stopped suddenly in front of another vehicle that was traveling 15 MPH. The bullet vehicle nosed under the rear of the target vehcle. The fire destroyed both…
This is common problem with the Liberty, basically the fuel overflows from the tank neck when filling it at the gas station. Visit www.jeepforum.com to see other users with the same problem.
Body and structure
106 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. After driving through a car wash, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the bumper. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would send an inspector to assess the damage. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While the vehicle was at the dealer to be serviced under a manufacturer tow hitch recall, the technician stated that the recall remedy could not be performed due to severe corrosion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,753.
Suspension
79 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, she crashed into two parked cars. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the front passenger's…
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a popping noise emerging from the lower passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint on the passenger side fractured and needed replacement.…
Electrical
67 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, software, instrument cluster/panel.
Multiple fan & control switch failure - see chrysler recall # 63816 - chrysler will not honor this on my Jeep. Repair costs were $ 437.35 and then $ 419.41 same issue, same failure mode. Problem described in the recall notice. Spoke to chrysler on the 800 number they provided with the recall and they referred me to…
In 2010 I purchased a used 2007 Jeep Liberty from a dealership. Within the first month of the purchase the mechanism inside the front driver's side door broke causing the window to drop into the door rendering it unusable. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they repaired the mechanism for free. In 2012 the…
Transmission
40 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
I bought this vehicle on november 29,2014 a year later the Jeep start breaking down such as overheated and waterpump engine light electrical keep going off power windows seem off track all four windows .pressure to drive it not pick up speed limit
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the engine idled abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was able to duplicate the failure but could not determine the cause. The technician advised that the…
Other or unspecified
34 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
2007 Jeep Liberty - power window regulator failure: june 3 - 2014 - the right front power window regulator failed and became inoperable. On july 10, 2014, the right rear power window regulator failed, and the window rolled down on its own while my daughter was operating the vehicle at highway speed. The window became…
Have a 2007 Jeep Liberty, where the window regulators have failed 5 times. 3 times was covered under warranty. Last time (11/09/15) had to pay $450.00 for repair. This time, the estimated cost is another $450.00. I am the original owner. Five failures for the same part is ridiculous. I understand there was a class…
Air bags
24 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
The warning light about air bags is lit-indicating that the air bags are not working. The dealership tried many remedies including a new passenger seat, and another used part. These repairs did not fix the problem because the parts needed to be "VIN specific." I was finally told that the only remedy is a sprag and pad…
The contact owned a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving at highway speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The front driver and passenger air bags deployed with force. A cloudy, smoke residue emitted inside the vehicle, which burned the front passenger side air bag. A police report was filed. The contact…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Jeep Liberty recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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,
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: This could cause an interior fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor may overheat.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Crash related fuel tank fires
Summary
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 requesting that chrysler recall the grand cherokee and liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium suvs) built during the same time period.in the rrl, odi described how the location of the af
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit
Summary
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 (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (ford, chrysler, and general motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.the rental
Interior fire, passenger side dash area
Summary
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 airconditioning (HVAC) blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire.dcc will recall 149,065 vehicles to replace the original HVAC blower motor with one of a new design.the vehicles included in the recall are all 2006 model year and 2007 model year jeep liberty vehicles built from sta
Questions about the 2007 Jeep Liberty
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (232 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); fuel system (211 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); body and structure (106 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 1, 2018 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Jeep Liberty?
- It is 6th of 13 Liberty model years by number of complaints, with 703 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.