MYRModel Year Report

2007 Jeep Patriot

▲ Better than typical
2007 Jeep Patriot
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:46.458Z

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
94
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

61% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2007: 94 complaints 2007 94 2008: 185 complaints 2009: 191 complaints 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 94 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2007: 94 complaints 2007 94 2008: 185 complaints 2008 2009: 191 complaints 2009 2010: 136 complaints 2010 2011: 326 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2012 2013: 120 complaints 2013 2014: 548 complaints 2014 2015: 316 complaints 2015 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 59 complaints 2017

2007: 94 complaints

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YearComplaints
20023
200794
2008185
2009191
2010136
2011326
2012353
2013120
2014548
2015316
2016458
201759

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

61% · 57 reports
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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, 2023-11-14

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, 2017-11-05

Engine

17% · 16 reports
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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-13

Also filed under Electrical system

Suspension

10% · 9 reports
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, 2017-11-15

Also filed under Structure

Steering

9% · 8 reports

Electrical system

7% · 7 reports
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, 2014-06-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2017-03-29Defect petitionClosed 2017-10-02 Engine stall after refueling

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Jeep Patriot — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.