2007 Jeep Patriot Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Jeep Patriot carries a Good verdict, ranked 11th of 11 years with 94 complaints and a complaint index of 0, though the rating is capped due to incomplete early-year records. Fuel system issues dominate, making up 64% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #11 of 11 Patriot years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 94
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2007 Jeep Patriot problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System60 (64%)
- Engine19 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (12%)
- Steering8 (9%)
- Electrical System7 (7%)
- Other7 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (6%)
- Structure & Body5 (5%)
- Brakes4 (4%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel tank valves or check valves seize, causing fuel to spew back out while refueling or preventing the tank from accepting fuel.
- Engine stalls at stop lights or low speed shortly after fueling, sometimes accompanied by a burning odor from the fuel pump or tank.
- Front suspension ball joints or lower control arms fail, in one case causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle at highway speed.
- Electrical shorts near the rear door speaker have produced smoke and flames from burning wiring or plastic.
- Transmission shudders and briefly drops to near-zero speed after accelerating from a stop.
- Ignition switch or electrical faults cause the vehicle to shut off while driving or fail to start at all.
2007 Jeep Patriot recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 Jeep Patriot fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot reliable?
- NHTSA lists 94 complaints for the 2007 Patriot with a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Patriot year, and it holds a Good verdict, though the rating is capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
- Fuel system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 60 of 94 complaints (64%), including fuel tank valves that seize and stalling after refueling, at a median mileage of 96,000.
- Does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 Patriot, unlike several later model years such as 2011 through 2016 which have multiple recall campaigns.
- How does the 2007 Patriot compare to other Patriot years?
- The 2007 ranks 11th of 11 years by complaint index, well below higher-complaint years like 2014 (index 100, Avoid) and 2016 (index 90, Avoid).
- Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2007 Patriot?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 94 complaints for the 2007 Patriot.