2007 Jeep WRANGLER SAHARA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
155 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 130 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 54 of 155 complaints (34.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 26 | 16.8% |
| Steering behavior | 18 | 11.6% |
| Braking behavior | 16 | 10.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 54 |
| Steering | 30 |
| Suspension | 27 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 54; Steering: 30; Suspension: 27; Electrical System: 12; Power Train: 12; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Unknown Or Other: 9; Air Bags: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 50 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 30 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 19 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 50; 50,000 to 74,999: 30; 75,000 to 99,999: 19; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (50). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
2009: 12; 2010: 40; 2011: 34; 2012: 19; 2013: 8; 2014: 7; 2015: 7; 2016: 10; 2017: 7; 2018: 6; 2019: 5
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 26 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10285248 · 2009-09-25 (September 25, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN COINED THE TERM "DEATH WOBBLE" TO EXPRESS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS MODEL. HE THEN ADDED THAT THEY HAVE NOT DEVELOPED A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49000. UPDATED 10/23/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP. UPDATED 10/26/09
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10285248 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10286365 · 2009-10-05 (October 5, 2009)
2007 JEEP WRANGLER SARAHA - SMOKE/STEAM COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE HOOD (TWICE). I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY "COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS" YESTERDAY, MY TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING, STALLING ME IN THE PATH OF ONLINE TRAFFIC. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND I AM A SINGLE MOTHER THAT IS AFRAID FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN WHO ARE PASSENGERS IN THIS VEHICLE. EACH TIME I VOICE MY CONCERNS TO MY JEEP DEALERSHIP THEY "CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG." I KNOW THAT VEHICLE AS WELL AS YOU WOULD YOUR OWN BODY, AND TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,662 miles reported. Look up ODI 10286365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10287039 · 2009-10-11 (October 11, 2009)
I HAVE A JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD, BOUGHT NEW IN MAY 2007. SINCE THE 1ST DAY, IF I CLOSE ALL WINDOWS AT THE SAME TIME, THE RADIO POWER CYCLES. THIS HAPPENS 90%+ OF THE TIME WHEN I DO IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10287039 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10289655 · 2009-10-24 (October 24, 2009)
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH GASOLINE OVERFLOWING WHEN THE TANK GETS FULL. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GASOLINE STATIONS AND THE SAME PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. I HAD ONE DANGEROUS INSTANCE WHERE GASOLINE SPLASHED BACK ONTO A GAS ATTENDANTS SLEEVE AND SHOULDER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,856 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289655 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290113 · 2009-10-28 (October 28, 2009)
I OWN A 2007 4 DOOR 2WD JEEP WRANGLER THAT HAS WHAT IS KNOWN AS A "DEATH WOBBLE." IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BREAKING WHILE DRIVING ONTO UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR DIVETS IN THE ROAD. THIS STARTED HAPPENING OVER A MONTH AGO AFTER I NOTICED THE STEERING SEEMED SOFT/LOOSE. NOW IF HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. I AM WORKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP WHO BELIEVE THIS IS A CHRYSLER DEFECT THAT CAN NOT BE FIXED. CHRYSLER ALSO CONFIRMS THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM IS INDICATIVE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DEFECT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS AND THERE SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290484 · 2009-11-01 (November 1, 2009)
GAS TANKS SPILLS FUELS RIGHT AFTER THE CLICK. NO "TOPPING OFF" OF TANK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 29,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10292281 · 2009-11-16 (November 16, 2009)
GAS TANK OVERFLOWS AFTER GAS PUMP AUTO SHUTS OFF THE FIRST TIME. I AM NOT OVERFILLING THE TANK. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10292281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10292624 · 2009-11-17 (November 17, 2009)
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK WITH GAS, THE FUEL WILL SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AFTER THE PUMP IS SHUT OFF. I AM NOT TOPPING OFF. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME I FILL UP AND IS UNAVOIDABLE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE JEEP FORUM OF THE SAME ISSUES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED ASAP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10292624 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.