2007 Jeep PATRIOT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
94 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
85,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 81 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 57 of 94 complaints (60.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 52 | 55.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 33 | 35.1% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 24.5% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 7.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 4.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.1% |
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 | 57 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 57; Engine: 16; Suspension: 9; Steering: 8; Electrical System: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Power Train: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 19 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 20 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 19; 100,000 to 149,999: 20; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 13 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 3; 2014: 15; 2015: 13; 2016: 13; 2017: 12; 2018: 15; 2019: 10; 2020: 7; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 52 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 33 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 23 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 10509703 · 2013-04-26 (April 26, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,054 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,851.
Owner-reported narrative. 38,054 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10525941 · 2013-07-20 (July 20, 2013)
I BOUGHT MY 2007 JEEP PATRIOT THE END OF MAY OF 2007 AND IT STARTED LEAKING FROM THE DOME LIGHT THE FIRST RAIN WE HAD...A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AT FIRST TO GET IT FIXED SINCE THE LEAKING KEPT RECURRING AND IT WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE TUBING END WAS CRUSHED AND TWISTED WAS THE FIRST DIAGNOSIS. I LOST FAITH IN HAVING THE PROBLEM FIXED. I DEALT WITH THE LEAKING DOME LIGHT BUT NOW OTHER ISSUES HAVE ADDED TO THE DISAPPOINTMENT. WATER NOT ONLY POURS OUT OF THE DOME LIGHT BUT LEAKS INTO SPARE TIRE, CARPET…
Owner-reported narrative. 125 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525941 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10545425 · 2013-09-25 (September 25, 2013)
I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MY VEHICLE STALLED ON ME, IT BEGAN TO SHAKE A BIT BEFORE IT TURNED OFF. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK ON, I HAD TO TURN THE KEY TO OFF, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THEN TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. UNFORTUNATELY, I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE SINCE 2007 AND WE ARE IN 2013. I HAVE TAKEN THE SUV TO JEEP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM, EVEN AFTER LEAVING IT FOR OVER A WEEK. LAST WEEK, I WAS MAKING A U-TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED ON ME ONCE AGAIN. I DREW THE LINE AND I'M READY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION.…
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10545425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10560820 · 2014-01-21 (January 21, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT FUEL TANK VALVE HAD SEIZED AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,617. UPDATED 4/8/14 MA UPDATED04/22/14
Owner-reported narrative. 53,617 miles reported. Look up ODI 10560820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10566321 · 2014-02-27 (February 27, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED TO ACCEPT FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CHECK VALVE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/25/14*LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10566321 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10567224 · 2014-02-27 (February 27, 2014)
THE RIGHT REAR CROSS MEMBER AND TRAILING ARMS FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING OVER $2500 IN DAMAGE. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOWLY ENOUGH BECAUSE SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT. I WAS WITHOUT MY CAR FOR OVER A WEEK.
Owner-reported narrative. 67,318 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10582902 · 2014-04-15 (April 15, 2014)
WENT AND FILLED UP MY GAS TANK (FILLED IT UP, DID NOT TOP IT OFF). WHEN I LEFT THE GAS STATION I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY ENGINE TURNED OFF (MUSIC WAS STILL PLAYING, JUST THE ENGINE HAD TURNED OFF) THIS HAPPENED FOR THE NEXT 30 MINUTES ON MY WAY HOME. THE NEXT DAY IT WAS RUNNING FINE. IF I ONLY FILL UP MY GAS TANK 1/2 WAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10582902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10587635 · 2014-05-10 (May 10, 2014)
VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE, GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY TO A STOP LIGHT. WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE SHOOK, THEN BEGAN MOVING AT A SPEED OF 1 MPH... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,053 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587635 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.