IllustrationSUNROOF 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 WHILE IN MOTION OR STANDING STILL.
2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
160–25K
3925–50K
2550–75K
2175–100K
18100–150K
5150K+
124 reports with mileage · 17 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Suspension. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Structure complaints
13 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW A PIECE OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER FRAME THAT WAS FRACTURED AND DETACHED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW A PIECE OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER FRAME THAT WAS FRACTURED AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED CUMBERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT 931-263-0321 (LOCATED AT 1550 INTERSTATE DR, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
SUSPENSION CREDER CAR FRAME REST
DEALERSHIP SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, IVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 19 DAYS AND MY MECHANIC NOTICED A MAJOR ISSUE. MY CROSS MEMBER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT.
DISCOVERED THE REAR PORTION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE DISSOLVED BY RUST
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN SNOWY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND MAKING A TURN, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITH A CONSTANT VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE CROSS-MEMBER FRACTURED DUE TO RUST CORROSION. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN SNOWY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND MAKING A TURN, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE EMITTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITH A CONSTANT VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE CROSS-MEMBER FRACTURED DUE TO RUST CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
MY 2007 JEEP PATRIOT CONTINUES TO LEAK WATER FROM THE INTERIOR. AFTER BEING INTO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN STILL LEAKS WATER FROM THE FRONT INTERIOR DOME LIGHT, LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT PILLARS. WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR HAS CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES IN THE SUNROOF, RADIO, AND SWITCHES IN THE DOOR. *JS
THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE HAS SOME SERIOUS ISSUES. I'VE HAD SEVERE LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS FROM THE DOME LIGHT. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE THAT IS CAUSED BY BAD DRAIN TUBES AND POOR DESIGN. YET THEY'VE ONLY ISSUED TSB'S AND NOT A FULL RECALL. WATER GETS ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD AND COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO SHORTI…
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THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE HAS SOME SERIOUS ISSUES. I'VE HAD SEVERE LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS FROM THE DOME LIGHT. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE THAT IS CAUSED BY BAD DRAIN TUBES AND POOR DESIGN. YET THEY'VE ONLY ISSUED TSB'S AND NOT A FULL RECALL. WATER GETS ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD AND COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO SHORTING. *TR
WATER APPEARS TO BE LEAKING THROUGH SUNROOF, WITH INNER DOME LIGHT FILLED WITH WATER. POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL ISSUE. *TR
WATER LEAKS OCCUR IN THE JEEP PATRIOT (ALL MODEL YEARS) FROM THE SUN ROOF, A,B & C PILLARS, THE FRONT DOME LIGHT AND REAR DOME LIGHT. THE WATER LEAK IS SO HEAVY THAT WATER WILL FILL THE VOID BETWEEN THE ACTUAL ROOF AND LINER. WATER ALSO FORCES ITS WAY INTO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, SUCH AS THE RADIO AND VARIOUS CONTROLS. I AM CONCERNE…
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WATER LEAKS OCCUR IN THE JEEP PATRIOT (ALL MODEL YEARS) FROM THE SUN ROOF, A,B & C PILLARS, THE FRONT DOME LIGHT AND REAR DOME LIGHT. THE WATER LEAK IS SO HEAVY THAT WATER WILL FILL THE VOID BETWEEN THE ACTUAL ROOF AND LINER. WATER ALSO FORCES ITS WAY INTO ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, SUCH AS THE RADIO AND VARIOUS CONTROLS. I AM CONCERNED OVER POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO SAFETY SYSTEMS. JEEP WILL NOT REPAIR IT OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAS YET TO COME UP WITH A PROPER FIX. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED ONLINE BY NUMEROUS OWNERS, INCLUDING YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND COMPLAINTS ON HTTP://WWW.JEEPPATRIOT.COM/FORUM/TAGS.PHP?TAG=LEAK. *KB
Official recalls
107V196000 · Wheels:hub
May 7, 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 MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP17002 · Engine Stall After Refueling
Opened Mar 29, 2017 · Closed Oct 2, 2017
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:filling/charging; Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting; Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) evaluated this petition by 1) reviewing the Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports (i.e., complaints) submitted to the Agency, 2) reviewing the manufacturer's response to an Information Request letter the Agency produced, and 3) reviewing the investigative files for two prior Agency actions, specifically PE13-016 and DP14-002, both of which involved the same alleged defect condition and both of which were closed without a defect finding.Consistent with prior evaluations, ODI has determined that further investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists given the conditions under which these stalls occur.Additionally, and as indicated by the failure report counts shown above, there have been no relevant crashes, injuries or fatalities identified by either ODI or the manufacturer despite the fairly significant service life of the subject vehicles.In view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, ODI is denying petition.A detailed summary of ODI's analysis of this petition is available in the investigative file for this action, and will be published in the Federal Register also.The 39 VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following reference (ODI) numbers:10520767, 10582092, 10630009, 10632390, 10655183, 10661543, 10669824, 10679771, 10700955, 10714106, 10721350, 10721565, 10726070, 10749804, 10776405, 10777810,10783139, 10790325, 10794850, 10817500, 10818793, 10822168, 10823089, 10823234,10826088, 10836787, 10837871, 10846388, 10850984, 10851905, 10855663, 10862684,10897450, 10905638, 10914269, 10918942, 10944115, 10944318, 10948386
Additional source detail variants (4)
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) evaluated this petition by 1) reviewing the Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports (i.e., complaints) submitted to the Agency, 2) reviewing the manufacturer's response to an Information Request letter the Agency produced, and 3) reviewing the investigative files for two prior Agency actions, specifically PE13-016 and DP14-002, both of which involved the same alleged defect condition and both of which were closed without a defect finding.Consistent with prior evaluations, ODI has determined that further investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists given the conditions under which these stalls occur.Additionally, and as indicated by the failure report counts shown above, there have been no relevant crashes, injuries or fatalities identified by either ODI or the manufacturer despite the fairly significant service life of the subject vehicles.In view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, ODI is denying petition.A detailed summary of ODI's analysis of this petition is available in the investigative file for this action, and will be published in the Federal Register also.The 39 VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following reference (ODI) numbers:10520767, 10582092, 10630009, 10632390, 10655183, 10661543, 10669824, 10679771, 10700955, 10714106, 10721350, 10721565, 10726070, 10749804, 10776405, 10777810,10783139, 10790325, 10794850, 10817500, 10818793, 10822168, 10823089, 10823234,10826088, 10836787, 10837871, 10846388, 10850984, 10851905, 10855663, 10862684,10897450, 10905638, 10914269, 10918942, 10944115, 10944318, 10948386
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:filling/charging
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) evaluated this petition by 1) reviewing the Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports (i.e., complaints) submitted to the Agency, 2) reviewing the manufacturer's response to an Information Request letter the Agency produced, and 3) reviewing the investigative files for two prior Agency actions, specifically PE13-016 and DP14-002, both of which involved the same alleged defect condition and both of which were closed without a defect finding.Consistent with prior evaluations, ODI has determined that further investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists given the conditions under which these stalls occur.Additionally, and as indicated by the failure report counts shown above, there have been no relevant crashes, injuries or fatalities identified by either ODI or the manufacturer despite the fairly significant service life of the subject vehicles.In view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, ODI is denying petition.A detailed summary of ODI's analysis of this petition is available in the investigative file for this action, and will be published in the Federal Register also.The 39 VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following reference (ODI) numbers:10520767, 10582092, 10630009, 10632390, 10655183, 10661543, 10669824, 10679771, 10700955, 10714106, 10721350, 10721565, 10726070, 10749804, 10776405, 10777810,10783139, 10790325, 10794850, 10817500, 10818793, 10822168, 10823089, 10823234,10826088, 10836787, 10837871, 10846388, 10850984, 10851905, 10855663, 10862684,10897450, 10905638, 10914269, 10918942, 10944115, 10944318, 10948386
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) evaluated this petition by 1) reviewing the Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports (i.e., complaints) submitted to the Agency, 2) reviewing the manufacturer's response to an Information Request letter the Agency produced, and 3) reviewing the investigative files for two prior Agency actions, specifically PE13-016 and DP14-002, both of which involved the same alleged defect condition and both of which were closed without a defect finding.Consistent with prior evaluations, ODI has determined that further investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists given the conditions under which these stalls occur.Additionally, and as indicated by the failure report counts shown above, there have been no relevant crashes, injuries or fatalities identified by either ODI or the manufacturer despite the fairly significant service life of the subject vehicles.In view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, ODI is denying petition.A detailed summary of ODI's analysis of this petition is available in the investigative file for this action, and will be published in the Federal Register also.The 39 VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following reference (ODI) numbers:10520767, 10582092, 10630009, 10632390, 10655183, 10661543, 10669824, 10679771, 10700955, 10714106, 10721350, 10721565, 10726070, 10749804, 10776405, 10777810,10783139, 10790325, 10794850, 10817500, 10818793, 10822168, 10823089, 10823234,10826088, 10836787, 10837871, 10846388, 10850984, 10851905, 10855663, 10862684,10897450, 10905638, 10914269, 10918942, 10944115, 10944318, 10948386
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) evaluated this petition by 1) reviewing the Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports (i.e., complaints) submitted to the Agency, 2) reviewing the manufacturer's response to an Information Request letter the Agency produced, and 3) reviewing the investigative files for two prior Agency actions, specifically PE13-016 and DP14-002, both of which involved the same alleged defect condition and both of which were closed without a defect finding.Consistent with prior evaluations, ODI has determined that further investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists given the conditions under which these stalls occur.Additionally, and as indicated by the failure report counts shown above, there have been no relevant crashes, injuries or fatalities identified by either ODI or the manufacturer despite the fairly significant service life of the subject vehicles.In view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, ODI is denying petition.A detailed summary of ODI's analysis of this petition is available in the investigative file for this action, and will be published in the Federal Register also.The 39 VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following reference (ODI) numbers:10520767, 10582092, 10630009, 10632390, 10655183, 10661543, 10669824, 10679771, 10700955, 10714106, 10721350, 10721565, 10726070, 10749804, 10776405, 10777810,10783139, 10790325, 10794850, 10817500, 10818793, 10822168, 10823089, 10823234,10826088, 10836787, 10837871, 10846388, 10850984, 10851905, 10855663, 10862684,10897450, 10905638, 10914269, 10918942, 10944115, 10944318, 10948386