Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty a bad year?
703 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Liberty years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Jeep Liberty are in line with other Liberty years. Visibility and wipers, fuel system, body structure and 1 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Liberty owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 46,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipersSTANDS OUT | 232 (33%) | 29k–63k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 211 (30%) | 35k–80k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 106 (15%) | 61k–122k miles · ahead | — |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 79 (11%) | 80k–153k miles · ahead | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Electrical system | 67 (10%) | 39k–113k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 40 (6%) | 2k–108k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Brakes | 20 (3%) | 23k–109k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 19 (3%) | 26k–104k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Equipment | 10 (1%) | 17k–47k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 9 (1%) | 37k–106k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 8 (1%) | 32k–107k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Latches and locks | 5 (1%) | 45k–80k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 24 (3%) | 64k–107k miles · ahead | — |
| Steering | 18 (3%) | 56k–127k miles · ahead | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 46,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 703 complaints: 25 mention a crash · 12 mention a fire · 14 report an injury · 13 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in May 2025.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
My Jeep liberty sport crd has 16000 miles on it, and since new it has had a shudder or stumble from 50 to 60 mph.
We recently purchased a 2007 Jeep liberty sport. After owning it for less than a month we started to notice that the vehicle would shake (Or shudder) when maintaining speeds between 35-70 mph.
Went to my mechanic a few weeks ago and he told me that my front drive shaft is broken. He did not see any physical damage as to why it broke.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 46,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Jeep Liberty: 7
The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control. A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. 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. A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
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. 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.
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor may overheat. This could cause an interior fire.
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
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. If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 21
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Jeep Liberty. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Manual transmission pops out of gear
Jeep grand cherokee 1993-1998, Jeep liberty 2002-2007
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication - N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Fluid Leak From Washer Reservoir (X44 Warranty Extension 5 Years/100,000 Miles (160,000 KMS))
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Interior fire, passenger side dash area
Neighbouring years
2006 Liberty: 1,370 complaints, keep it · 2008 Liberty: 541 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty a bad year?
703 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Liberty years. At 46,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: visibility and wipers (232), fuel system (211), body structure (106), suspension (79), electrical system (67).
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Liberty have?
7 recall campaigns list this model year: Suspension (NHTSA 18V-278), Body structure (NHTSA 13V-252), Suspension (NHTSA 12V-085), Suspension (NHTSA 09E039000) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.