2006 Jeep Wrangler vs 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 2007 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 730 | 555 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 98 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,000 mi | 61,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 355 | 62 |
| Steering | 86 | 138 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 118 | 54 |
| Suspension | 72 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 79 |
| Power Train | 57 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 108 | 113 |
| Stalling | 27 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler
2007 Jeep Wrangler
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.