YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Patriot FWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD has 35 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 33, ranking 3rd of 4 model years with a Good verdict relative to other Patriot years. Suspension, wheels & tires make up 49% of complaints, led by ball joint wear reported around a median 46,063 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
33/100
#3 of 4 Patriot FWD years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
35
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2010
rated Best

Top 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (49%)
  2. Engine7 (20%)
  3. Structure & Body5 (14%)
  4. Brakes4 (11%)
  5. Electrical System4 (11%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain4 (11%)
  7. Other3 (9%)
  8. Steering3 (9%)
  9. Fuel System2 (6%)
  10. Airbags1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report lower ball joint wear or failure on both front sides, sometimes near or just past 30,000 miles.
  • Front end develops a creaking noise over time, traced to worn lower control arms, ball joints, and tie rods.
  • Some owners say the engine stalls or cuts off unexpectedly while driving.
  • Rainwater leaks into the interior and collects in the spare tire well, leading to mold and mildew smell.
  • Windshield washer fluid sprays erratically and headlights sometimes fail to switch on or off high beams.
  • One owner reported the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly while parked, resulting in a crash with airbags failing to deploy.
2007 Jeep Patriot FWD complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2007Jul 2008Jul 2010Mar 2011Oct 2011Jun 2012Oct 2016Nov 2017
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Nov 2017; peak Aug 2010 (3).

2007 Jeep Patriot FWD recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Patriot FWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Good33350—
2008Avoid100900—
2009Caution67240—

All Jeep Patriot FWD years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD reliable?
It earns a Good verdict compared to other Patriot model years, with 35 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 33, ranking 3rd of 4 years tracked.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD?
Suspension, wheels & tires issues dominate, accounting for 49% of complaints, mostly involving ball joint wear reported around a median 46,063 miles.
Does the 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 Patriot FWD, compared to other Patriot years in the dataset.
How does the 2007 Patriot compare to other years?
The 2007 model has a lower complaint index (33) than the 2008 (100, Avoid) and 2009 (67, Caution) model years, but a higher index than the 2010 (0, Best).
Were there any crashes reported for the 2007 Jeep Patriot FWD?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash reported among the 35 complaints for this model year, with no fires, injuries, or deaths recorded.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.