2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

33Steering complaints

9.7%Of all 339 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE102 · 30.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM62 · 18.3%

STEERING33 · 9.7%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31 · 9.1%

SUSPENSION25 · 7.4%

Share of the 339 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 overview page.

What owners report

“THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS NOW 21 MONTHS OLD WITH 19,000 MILES. THIS HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD AS…”NHTSA complaint 10262185 — filed 03/17/2009

“FOLLOW UP ON INCIDENT #10225339 WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END WAS BAD CONTROL ROD. DEALER ORDERED PART TO FIX IT ON APRIL 21ST AND I…”NHTSA complaint 10227630 — filed 05/13/2008

“WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HITS A BUMP, GRAVEL, OR SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER THE TIRE FEELS LIKE IT IS BOUNCING. THE VEHICLE IS…”NHTSA complaint 10225339 — filed 04/22/2008

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4: 33 of 339 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have in total?

339 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.