YearToAvoid

2007 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Jeep Patriot, 20% of all 94 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest engine complaint count among 11 Patriot model years. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Engine complaints
19
20% of 94
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Jeep Patriot engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2014, latest Jan 13, 2026.

2007 Jeep Patriot engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2018Dec 2018Dec 2020
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Jan 2026; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Jeep Patriot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Patriot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200719 (20%)
  2. 200839 (21%)
  3. 200938 (20%)
  4. 201022 (16%)
  5. 201188 (27%)
  6. 2012133 (38%)
  7. 201331 (26%)
  8. 2014189 (34%)
  9. 2015133 (42%)
  10. 2016265 (58%)
  11. 201713 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have engine problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Jeep Patriot, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which Jeep Patriot year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Jeep Patriot has the most engine complaints (265), compared with 19 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Jeep Patriot is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.