MYRModel Year Report

2007 Jeep Patriot

▲ Better than typical
2007 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:15:09.144Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Patriot Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 2008: 184 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 325 complaints 2012: 352 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 313 complaints 2016: 454 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2007: 94 complaints
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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008184
2009191
2010136
2011325
2012352
2013120
2014547
2015313
2016454
201759

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 61%

61% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 57 distinct reports on file.

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Engine stalls several minutes after filling up the gas tank. Occurs on every fill up with gas. The stalling stops after being driving a mile to more.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231114

SHORTLY AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, AFTER BEGINNING TO DRIVE, THE CAR STALLS (LOCKING THE POWER STEERING). VERY DANGEROUS! THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY AFTER FILLING THE TANK, AND WITHIN A MILE OF LEAVING THE GAS STATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171105

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 20260113

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE EACH TIME A TURN WAS MADE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171115

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC . . . FAINT AT FIRST, BUT KEPT GETTING STRONGER. PULLED OVER TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE SPEAKER IN THE LEFT REAR DOOR. HALF OF THE SPEAKER COVER WAS TOTALLY BURNED AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140618

Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 20260113

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20170329 — DP (closed 20171002)

Engine stall after refueling

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2013 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2016 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Jeep Patriot is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jeep Patriot?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.