AutoDefect IQ

2007 Jeep Patriot Fwd problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (8) · Suspension:front (7) · Structure (3)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

97 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Jeep Patriot Fwd model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 8 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 12 complaints 12 25–50k 50–75k miles: 6 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 4 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 0 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 0 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 0 complaints 150k+

30 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

35
Complaints
1
Recalls
23
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Equipment 2010-09-03 · campaign 10E043000 · 294 vehicles

Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Fix: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

Service bulletins (23)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

actuator - a/c and heater

Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

actuator - a/c and heater

Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 necessary.

Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2017-11-09 · Suspension · 48,000 mi

“just outside of warranty my wife's 2007 patriot 2.4l started to fail to start. it was verified that it was not the battery, pcv valve, starter, or a fuel issue. it would simply not start when left in the sun (in such as a parking lot). all of the accessories worked. it was towed to three different dealerships on separate occasions. no one coul…”

2017-03-06 · Unknown Or Other · 80,000 mi

“my children and i were driving 75 mph on the freeway when my jeep patriot randomly shut off without warning, the the vehicle gave no indication whatsoever that there was an issue it just stop, the cars behind us started to steam on their brakes running off the road, we had to drive off the side off the road to prevent getting hit. it's was so terr…”

2017-02-09 · Structure:body

“my daughter's jeep has an extended warranty due to the rust and holes in the jeep's crossmembers. the gave me as reference x58. she needs them replaced as there are large holes in them, but the dealership told her if they couldn't get it off they would have to cut other parts and she would be responsible for the cost of the parts and labor (appro…”

2017-01-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 77,000 mi

“after filling up the gas tank the car repeatedly stalls. it is not being over-filled. not human error. extremely dangerous. stalls in traffic - no warning. just quits. repeatedly. numerous trips to the dealer and lots of money spent and it was not repaired. complained to chrysler who recommended we take it to another dealer. we did. the e…”

2016-10-25 · Service Brakes

“after fueling with gas, my vehicle immediately stalled. it was then fine after i restarted it until i got to a roundabout where it stalled again, losing all power steering, brakes, power, speed, in heavy traffic. it was fine for a week after this until i got gas again, in which case, i was just about to enter the interstate when it stalled again, l…”

2015-01-27 · Structure · 60,400 mi

“2007 jeep patriot limited - stream of water leaking from dome lights and map lights, and also along the sides of the headliner in car. was advised possible kinked or clogged drainage tubes. checked no kink, and when water was poured down directly into tubes, it drained with no clogs. water running into radio/cd player. electrical hazard. no soluti…”

2013-04-15 · Engine

“engine stalling when slowing down. *tr…”

2012-07-13 · Engine · 40,000 mi

“the vehicle stalls when idling during rain or wet conditions.…”

2012-06-15 · Suspension · 19,737 mi

“lower arm/ball joint needed replacement at 19k miles and 26k miles. new tire wore out in 7k miles due to poor design. this is a known problem and canada requires jeep to replace it at their expense. …”

2012-06-04 · Suspension · 32,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep patriot fwd. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, a loud noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle for inspection by the dealer where they informed the contact that the tire rods and ball joints were failing and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of t…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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