TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH UPHILL, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SUSPENSION FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A…

12/31/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164168.0

2007 Liberty · suspension

LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE FROM CORROSION. THIS IS RECALLED ON 02-06 MODELS BUT NOT 07. HOWEVER, MY JEEP WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2006. I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK BELOW ME. AS I PULLED FURTHER IN I FELT A GRINDING NOISE. HAD I BEEN DRIVING FASTER I WOULD…

12/29/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164008.0

2007 Liberty · visibility

I PURCHASED A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY IN 2008. IN OCTOBER 2009, THE WINDOW REGULATOR (THE CONTROL MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS MY WINDOW TO GO UP OR DOWN) ON MY REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BROKE. I HAD IT DIAGNOSED BY THE CAR DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM WHO WIRED THE BASE OF THE WINDOW…

12/29/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297333.0

2007 Liberty · visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. IN OCTOBER OF 2009 THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN ADJUSTED THE BASE TO THE DOOR FRAME WITH A WIRE AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR. ON DECEMBER OF 2009 THE DRIVER-SIDE DOOR…

12/29/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297410.0

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severe NHTSA 13V252000 19/06/2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles

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, 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).

severe NHTSA 07V089000 09/03/2007

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

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.

severe NHTSA 06V341000 07/09/2006

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.

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.

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Common questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Liberty reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Jeep Liberty has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is visibility, with 208 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The visibility is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Jeep Liberty has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Jeep Liberty?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 703 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $350, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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