Model year record

2007 Jeep Liberty

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 945 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V278000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 239,904
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-01
Owners notified: 2018-06-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-06-19
Owners notified: 2014-08-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer 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 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).

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V085000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 346,900
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-03-05
Owners notified: 2012-03-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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, 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V089000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 149,605
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-03-09
Owners notified: 2007-05-28

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V493000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 50,665
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-12-29
Owners notified: 2007-02-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V341000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 4,770
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-09-07
Owners notified: 2006-10-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls	151	46,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	106	45,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	101	58,467 mi
Suspension	72	108,000 mi
Electrical system	64	75,023 mi
Structure	64	67,000 mi
Visibility	62	40,065 mi
Structure: body	39	97,000 mi
Unknown or other	34	72,400 mi
Air bags	23	93,000 mi
Power train	20	107,000 mi
Engine	16	80,000 mi
Steering	16	110,000 mi
Service brakes	14	110,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	14	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	13	1,000 mi
Seat belts	10	93,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	101,911 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	8	55,000 mi
Seats	7	4,587 mi
Vehicle speed control	7	150,424 mi
Exterior lighting	6	120,000 mi
Equipment	5	36,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	5	62,000 mi
Tires	5	1,000 mi
Wheels	5	130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	3	30 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	63,540 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	3	25 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	19,780 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	3	164,000 mi
Trailer hitches	3	13,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	13,000 mi
Power train: driveline	2	699 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	2	42,600 mi
Steering: column	2	11,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	2,000 mi
Traction control system	2	12,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	68,177 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	65,000 mi
Child seat: shell: booster	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	36,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	7,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	36,000 mi
Electrical system: software	1	698 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	15,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	44,177 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	196,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	698 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	47,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	70,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	127,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	127,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	3,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	800 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	101,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	9,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	1,875 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	299,999 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	80,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	36,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	123,682 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	4,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Suspension: rear	1	35,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	1,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	6,746 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	93,821 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—

The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.