2007 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026
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
Share of the 555 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10382792 — filed 02/15/2011
“FEELING IN FRONT END SUSPENSION OF A LOOSE COMPONENT. YOU CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS HOT. DEALERSHIP…”NHTSA complaint 10376109 — filed 01/09/2011
“WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, TRAVELING 65 MPH NORTH ON I-95, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, THE WRANGLER STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY ALMOST LOOSING MY GRIP. THE ENTIRE…”NHTSA complaint 10368814 — filed 11/28/2010
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?
Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler: 138 of 555 complaints on file (24.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Jeep Wrangler have in total?
555 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, 17 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.
