The Lemon Index2007 Jeep Patriot.
The 2007 Jeep Patriot is worse than average by owner complaints: 46 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 129, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 to 24 mpg combined. The best Jeep Patriot year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 270 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Jeep Patriot year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 38K to 97K miles on the car (235 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 70K–113K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 36K–56K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 65K–100K miles
Recalls 1
- wheels 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUN…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 41 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Steering angle sensor - not initialized/internal
- Daytime running lamp was inadvertently deactivated when they were manufactured and is inoperative
- Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedEngine stall after refueling2017
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Normal, routine driving with vehicle 41,000 miles and the ball joints failed, along with lower control arms.
2007 Jeep Patriot owner · NHTSA complaint 10351274
More owner reports
Normal, routine driving with vehicle that had less than 36,000 miles and the ball joints failed, they were replaced before warranty ran out later that month.
NHTSA complaint 10346671
Ball joints need to be replaced at 43,000 now need new tires because of the ball joints. Found out that need entire new control arms in order to replace the ball joints.
NHTSA complaint 10362902
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Jeep Patriot reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 129; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Patriot year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2007 Jeep Patriot problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (63%), steering (13%) and equipment & accessories (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have?
1 safety recall (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Jeep Patriot get?
20 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Patriot problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 38,700 and 97,000 miles. The middle report was at 65,000 miles, from 235 complaints.
Does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Jeep Patriot cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Patriot year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2013 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works