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2007 Jeep Wrangler

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

Class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Body styles: 2dr SUV 4WD Rubicon, 2dr SUV 4WD Sahara, 2dr SUV 4WD X, Unlimited 4dr SUV 4WD Sahara/Rubicon
Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 18 combined · 16 city / 21 hwy
Length: 152.8–173.2 in
Curb weight: 3,761–4,268 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Many owner complaints376 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 2 for similar models — most often about the air bags.
"Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 153 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,105 lb (2dr SUV 4WD Rubicon).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), 3% worse than the 2007 SUV - average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 376 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
2dr SUV 4WD Rubicon	152.8 in	73.6 in	70.9 in	95.3 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	4,105 lb	50/50
2dr SUV 4WD Sahara	152.8 in	73.6 in	70.9 in	95.3 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	3,951 lb	50/50
2dr SUV 4WD X	152.8 in	73.6 in	70.9 in	95.3 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	3,761 lb	50/50
Unlimited 4dr SUV 4WD Sahara/Rubicon	173.2 in	74 in	70.9 in	116.1 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	4,268 lb	50/50
Unlimited 4dr SUV 4WD X	173.2 in	74 in	70.9 in	116.1 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	4,074 lb	50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Wrangler 2WD	3.8L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 21 / 18	-3%	$3,700	494
Wrangler 2WD	3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15 / 20 / 17	-9%	$3,950	523
Wrangler 4WD	3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	14 / 18 / 16	-8%	$4,200	555
Wrangler 4WD	3.8L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	15 / 18 / 16	-8%	$4,200	555

Spend $6,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

18.6 MPG2007 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2007 SUV -s

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2007 Jeep Wrangler (this car)	18 MPG	Not rated	3
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser	13 MPG	Not rated	1
2007 Subaru Legacy/Outback	23 MPG	Not rated	0
2007 Subaru Tribeca	18 MPG	Not rated	8
2007 Mercury Mountaineer	16 MPG	Not rated	0
2007 Mercury Mariner	27 MPG	Not rated	2
2007 Isuzu Ascender	16 MPG	Not rated	4

Recalls (3)

Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 24, 2016 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · May 11, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V290000 · 388,532 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 3, 2010

NHTSA campaign 10V236000 · 287,653 vehicles

Problem: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Risk: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2007 Jeep Wrangler is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

376Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

13Involved a crash

19Involved a fire

10Injuries reported

89,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Air Bags92

Electrical System69

Steering65

Suspension59

Fuel/Propulsion System58

Engine38

Power Train31

Unknown Or Other30

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2007 Jeep Wrangler buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
Air Bags — 92 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Electrical System — 69 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Steering — 65 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 89,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Wrangler years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Wrangler	21	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Wrangler	21	181.9 in	Not rated	3	12
2025 Wrangler	21	181.9 in	Not rated	6	82
2024 Wrangler	21	181.9 in	Not rated	14	966
2023 Wrangler	25	181.9 in	Not rated	16	377
2022 Wrangler	25	181.9 in	Not rated	16	412
2021 Wrangler	25	181.9 in	Not rated	17	962
2020 Wrangler	25	160.2 in	Not rated	13	618
2019 Wrangler	24	160.2 in	Not rated	9	746
2018 Wrangler	24	152.8 in	Not rated	14	1,827
2017 Wrangler	18	152.8 in	Not rated	5	312
2016 Wrangler	18	152.8 in	Not rated	5	462

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →