2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot 4X4 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Patriot 4X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (47 complaints, 33%), typically at around 42,534 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 141owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47 | 33% | 42,534 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 27% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 23 | 16% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 11% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 11% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 9% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 9% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 22,377 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 45,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:hub
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the park brake.
Risk: This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stall after refueling (DP17002) — opened Mar 29, 2017, closed Oct 2, 2017.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sunroof leaks during/after heavy rain, putting car through carwash. Water puddles on floor well of drivers seat and floor well of passenger behind drivers seat. Issue started in 2009. Leaks happen while in motion or standing still.
Car will stall after filling up gas tank, and there is a loss to all the driving components. No brakes, no steering, no power. Very dangerous. I have taken it to multiple mechanics and they say it is something in the gas tank, and the only way to replace it is to replace it is to buy a new gas…
Car has hard time starting after short time of being shut off. Company knows of this problem, it has instructions in owners m anual on how to restart car. Sometimes it can take a long time. This can put a lot of unnecessary stress on the battery. I believe this issue should have had a recall & be…
Every time i refuel the vehicle sputters and stalls. No matter what grade of fuel. It will sputter and stall for up to 20 miles after i fill it up. It has even stalled when pulling into traffic and the steering wheel locks when that happens. It's not safe. The jeep dealership has been replacing…
When i fill the gas tank all the way the car will go about 25 feet and start to stall and shutoff locking the steering wheel and i have no control of the car. If i dont fill it up all the way this is not a problem. It appears there are many people having the same issue as seen here…
Other Jeep Patriot 4X4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Patriot 4X4 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 Patriot 4X4 | 60 | 0 |
| 2008 Patriot 4X4 | 171 | 0 |
| 2007 | 141 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
Owners most often report suspension, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot 4X4 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.