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2007 Jeep Patriot Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#11 most-complained of 11 Patriot years

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

The 2007 Jeep Patriot has 94 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #11 highest of 11 Patriot model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is fuel system (60 complaints, 64% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

Complaints
94
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 25 hwy

Top 2007 Jeep Patriot problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System60 (64%)
  2. Engine19 (20%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (12%)
  4. Steering8 (9%)
  5. Electrical System7 (7%)
  6. Other7 (7%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain6 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body5 (5%)
  9. Brakes4 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts2 (2%)
2007 Jeep Patriot complaints: complaints filed per quarter132013 Q22015 Q12016 Q22017 Q42019 Q12020 Q22022 Q4
130 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2016 Q1 (13).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Best094023
2008Good30185023.5
2009Caution50191124

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Jeep Patriot ranks #11 of 11 among Patriot model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 94 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (60 complaints), engine (19 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 85,600 miles.
Does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 Jeep Patriot in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
EPA rates the 2007 Jeep Patriot at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.