Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot a bad year?
270 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Patriot years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Jeep Patriot are in line with other Patriot years. Fuel system stands out for this year: see below.
4th quietest of 11 Patriot years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Patriot owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 97,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 104 (39%) | 77k–118k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Engine | 44 (16%) | 60k–100k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Steering | 34 (13%) | 43k–100k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 26 (10%) | 43k–102k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Body structure | 23 (9%) | 34k–117k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 22 (8%) | 37k–99k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Brakes | 10 (4%) | 42k–101k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 73 (27%) | 37k–55k miles · mostly behind | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Speed control | 7 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Stability control | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Equipment | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 97,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 270 complaints: 4 mention a crash · 2 mention a fire · 1 reports an injury · 2 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jan 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
The problem has been ongoing for over a year even after trying several different expensive corrective repairs.after refueling my Jeep patriot, it stalls bucks and jerks.
Car is stalling when stopped at a red light, or waiting to make a turn. It shakes violently and if it is not given gas immediately after shaking begins, engine will cut out.
After filling the gas tank the engine will stall. It happens with engine idleing or after enterring traffic. Very very very very.......dangerous, Jeep needs to fix this issue.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 97,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Jeep Patriot: 2
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. An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
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. This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Jeep: 24
Repair instructions Jeep sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Jeep Patriot. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Water Leaks At The Front And/Or Rear Roof Area
Dodge: fuel gauge fluctuation
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Engine stall after refueling
Neighbouring years
2008 Patriot: 447 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot a bad year?
270 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Patriot years. At 97,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (104), engine (44), steering (34), transmission and drivetrain (26), body structure (23).
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Equipment (NHTSA 10E043000), Wheels (NHTSA 07V-196). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.