2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4, and owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hub (wheels)
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 mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the park brake.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,139 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 40 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Sunroof leaks during/after heavy rain, putting car through carwash. Water puddles on floor well of drivers seat and floor well of passenger behind drivers seat. Issue started in 2009. Leaks happen whi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2019 · Structure
“Car will stall after filling up gas tank, and there is a loss to all the driving components. No brakes, no steering, no power. Very dangerous. I have taken it to multiple mechanics and they say it is”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2007 Jeep Patriot (Patriot 2WD, Patriot 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–23 / 21–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Patriot 4X4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Patriot 4X4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 | 1 | 141 |
| 2008 Jeep Patriot 4X4 | 0 | 171 |
| 2009 Jeep Patriot 4X4 | 0 | 60 |
| 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 | 0 | 30 |
Checking a specific 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
How do I know if my 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V196000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.