2007 Jeep Liberty Service and Repair Manual
The 2007 Jeep Liberty pairs the 3.7L V6 with a choice of three trims. This manual is matched to that exact model year, so it stays accurate to your engine and trim rather than a close-but-different year.
Engines
- 3.7L V6 — 226 cu in, SOHC
Trims
- Limited
- Sport
- Sport Edicion Especial
Known issues on the 2007 Liberty. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year: an antilock brake and traction control fault that can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash without warning, a fuel tank leak that can cause a fire in the presence of an ignition source, a suspension condition that can cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the vehicle, and a fracture of the rear lower control arm that can cause a loss of vehicle control. Owners have filed 941 complaints and Jeep has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the year.
Whether you are handling a routine service interval, chasing a hard-to-trace wiring fault, or working through a known-issue repair, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your 2007 Liberty.
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.
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 B
A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
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-
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.
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.
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.
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces
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Showing the 8 most recent of 51 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MERGE OFF THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, WHIPLASH, AND OTHER UNKNOWN INJURIES. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND WHIPLASH. BOTH OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, A FIRE ERUPTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE. A CLOUDY, SMOKE RESIDUE EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, WHICH BURNED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED PAIN TO THE SHOULDERS, LEFT ANKLE, AND ARM. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK PAINS. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD A
ON 9-21-2010 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE JEEP WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER PASSENGER VEHICLE AND THE FUEL TANK IGNITED. JEEP WAS A TOTAL LOSS AFTER FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. *TR SEE ALSO 10357195. *DSY ..UPDATED 04/18/13 *BF
TL*THE CONTACT INVESTIGATED A FIRE INVOLVING A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE FUEL IGNITED. THE VEHICLE HAD STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING 15 MPH. THE BULLET VEHICLE NOSED UNDER THE REAR OF THE TARGET VEHCLE. THE FIRE DESTROYED BOTH VEHICLES AND DAMAGED ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED NEARBY. THE LIBERTY'S FUEL TANK WAS DESTROYED BY THE FIRE LEAVING THE TANK SUPPORT STRAPS HANGING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE
THE 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT MY PARENTS AND 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WERE IN WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 45 MPH UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN THE JEEP ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE OTHER CAR STRUCK THE JEEP DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE, CAUSING THE MIDDLE SECTION TO CAVE IN, FORCING THE PASSENGER SEAT INTO THE DASH/GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE REAR AXLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME, THE DRIVE-TRAIN SEPARATED, THE GAS TANK RUPTURED, AND THE REAR SHO
MY 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS RESTRAINED IN AN EVENFLO "BIG KID BOOSTER SEAT" IN THE REAR-MIDDLE SEAT POSITION OF A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THEY WERE T-BONED BY A DRUNK DRIVER RUNNING A RED LIGHT, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED-OVER SEVERAL TIMES, ULTIMATELY LANDING ON THE ROOF. THE EMS PERSONNEL AND THE EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS BOTH DEEMED THE CHILD BOOSTER SEAT TO BE "INADEQUATE" AND A "VERY POOR RESTRAINT," (AS WRITTEN IN MY DAUGHTER'S MEDICAL RECORDS). EVERY INTERCONNECTING COMPONENT BECAME LOOSE, ULTIMATELY
I AND MY SON WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN A CAR PULLED IN FRONT OF US. MY SON APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT HIT THE CAR IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. FAIRLY SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO OUR JEEP - AND NON OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HAVE PICTURES I'D LIKE TO SEND. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT ERRONEOUSLY BECAME UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 09/24/13*LJ UPDATED 09/27/2013*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DOOR AND CORNER PANEL OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (SAHARA MOTORS INC, 597 N HIGHWAY 6 DELTA, UT 84624, 435-864-4456) AND WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THEY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAUSED A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED MORE THAN 5 TIMES THROWING THE CONTACT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE AND WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE DUE TO BEING UNCONSCIOUS DURING THE FAILURE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A VEHICLE COMING AT HER HEAD ON AND STEERED INTO A DITCH TO AVOID CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER FACE AND NECK. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN A SCHOOL LANE, ANOTHER DRIVER PULLED OUT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED WHIPLASH AND A MINOR CONCUSSION, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND THEN HAD IT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS NEEDED. THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH UPHILL, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SUSPENSION FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER, HEADLIGHT, AND REAR QUARTER PANEL WERE DAMAGED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED; HOWEVER, A HIGHWAY PAT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SHE CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED CARS. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CROSSED OVER TWO LANES AND CAME TO A STOP IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T
Showing the 15 most serious of 703 complaints filed with NHTSA.
