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2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 141 owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 has problems
141 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Suspension
38Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
23Steering
16Power train
15Engine
13Structure
12Electrical system
5Vehicle speed control
5Engine and engine cooling
2813 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 1 |
| Steering | 23 | 0 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 28 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
43kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 43 suspension complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles42under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Patriot 4X4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Patriot 4X4 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine stall after refuelingNo recall
In owners' words
What Patriot 4X4 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE A TECHNICIAN WAS REPLACING THE CONTROL ARMS AND LEAF SPRINGS ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE K-FRAME SPLIT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD PASS INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE…
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2012. VEHICLE MAKES LARGE RATTLING RACKET WHEN GOING OVER ANY TYPE OF DIRT ROAD/BRICK ROAD AND A CLUNK WHEN GOING OVER LARGE BUMPS (SPEED BUMPS). HAVE TAKEN TO MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES - TURNS OUT THE LARGE CLUNK WAS THE BALL JOINTS...THEY WERE COMPLETELY WORN AT…
AFTER HAVING A SHOP ALIGNED MY VEHICLE TWICE DUE TO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. I TOOK IT IN TO THE MECHANIC AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE FRONT SUSPENSION. MECHANIC WAS AMAZED AT THE POOR CONDITION OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO THE LOW MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT IT HAS NEVER BEING OFF ROAD AND…
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