2007 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
141 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
56,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 124 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 38 of 141 complaints (27.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 41 | 29.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 21 | 14.9% |
| Steering behavior | 20 | 14.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 10.6% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 10.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 6.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 |
| Suspension:Front | 26 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 7 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 38; Suspension:Front: 26; Steering: 21; Engine: 15; Suspension: 15; Electrical System: 11; Power Train: 10; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 39 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 25 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 21 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 39; 50,000 to 74,999: 25; 75,000 to 99,999: 21; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 5
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 10 |
2007: 4; 2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 25; 2011: 40; 2012: 6; 2013: 7; 2014: 4; 2015: 14; 2016: 9; 2017: 4; 2018: 14; 2019: 10
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 41 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10195324 · 2007-07-04 (July 4, 2007)
WHISTLING SOUND WHEN AIR IS ON (NOT NECESARILY AC). HIGH PITCHED WHISTLING SOUND IS EVIDENT ANY TIME AIR IS BLOWING ON HIGHEST OR NEXT TO HIGHEST SETTING. A LITTLE ANNOYING... SOMETIMES ENOUGH TO MOVE IT TO A LOWER SETTING JUST TO REDUCE WHISTLING SOUND.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,235 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197045 · 2007-07-20 (July 20, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CANNOT BE MANUALLY DEACTIVATED. HE STATED THAT THE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AND HE ASSUMED THAT HIS TAIL LIGHTS WERE AS WELL. HE HAS BEEN DRIVING WITH NO TAIL LIGHTS ACTIVATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 300.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201784 · 2007-09-04 (September 4, 2007)
2007 JEEP PATRIOT - COMPLETE ENGINE/ELECTRICS STALL. DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET AND ALL THE ELECTRONICS AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. COASTED INTO A SIDE STREET, STOPPED, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. IT TOOK ABOUT 2-3 TURNS OF THE KEY TO START THE PATRIOT BACK UP. HAPPENED AROUND THE 3K MILE MARK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,057 miles reported. Look up ODI 10201784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209017 · 2007-11-15 (November 15, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN IT WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED BACK INTO DRIVE AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK ONCE AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,070 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209017 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223749 · 2008-04-08 (April 8, 2008)
OUR CAR IS SHUTTING OFF ON US WHILE WE ARE DRIVING IT. WE HAVE COME CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BOTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO A "CERTIFIED JEEP DEALER" SEVERAL TIMES. TO WHICH THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. I DON 'T KNOW IF IT IS THIS NEW MODEL OR WHAT THE CAUSE IS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234128 · 2008-07-13 (July 13, 2008)
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY JEEP PATRIOT TODAY. SHE NOTICED SOME SMOKE IN THE CABIN & PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER & GOT OUT JUST IN TIME. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPT GOT THERE, 10 MIN OR SO, THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED & IT BURNED TO THE GROUND. IT WAS A 2007 WITH 12,000 MI ON IT & WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL UP UNTIL TODAY. SHE SAID SHE SMELLED A LITTLE ELECTRICAL SMOKE ( LIKE BURNING PLASTIC)JUST BEFORE & THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234128 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10282002 · 2009-08-27 (August 27, 2009)
FRONT & REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON MY 2007 JEEP PATROIT. WHEN I FIRST PICKED UP THIS VEHICLE AS A LEAST VEHICLE, MY FATHER, WHO IS A FORMER CHRYSLER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN OF HIGHLAND PARK MICH TOLD ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAVE THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS INSPECTED. HE SAID HE SUSPECTS THEY ARE FAULTY BECAUSE HE SAID HE HEARD THEM MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. AS SOON AS TIME PERMITTED I DID THAT AND THE DEALERSHIP, RICHMOND CHRYSLER REPLACED THE REAR BEARINGS ONLY. THEY SUPPOSEDLY ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND SAID IT WAS FINISHED. I PICK…
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291914 · 2009-11-12 (November 12, 2009)
SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FOR NO REASON 2007 JEEP PATRIOT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH NO ACCIDENT INVOLVEMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291914 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V196000 · Wheels:Hub
Reported: 2007-05-07 (May 7, 2007)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗