Illustration2007 JEEP PATRIOT. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS AND SENSORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF METALS WERE USED AND WHEN PUT TOGETHER, IT CAUSED CORROSION. ALSO, ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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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
Suspension complaints
47 reportsIN A CAR USED ONLY IN CITY ROADS: - 21000 MILES: POWER STEERING PUMP, GEAR AND NUTS (JEEP COVERED) - 32000 MILES: LEFT BALL JOINT REPLACED (JEEP COVERED) - 45000 MILES: RIGHT BALL JOINT NEEDS REPLACEMENT (NOT COVERED BY JEEP) THIS HAS CREATED A LOT OF ADDITIONAL CHARGES NOT COVERED BY JEEP LIKE ALIGNMENT, TIRES, ETC. JEEP L…
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IN A CAR USED ONLY IN CITY ROADS: - 21000 MILES: POWER STEERING PUMP, GEAR AND NUTS (JEEP COVERED) - 32000 MILES: LEFT BALL JOINT REPLACED (JEEP COVERED) - 45000 MILES: RIGHT BALL JOINT NEEDS REPLACEMENT (NOT COVERED BY JEEP) THIS HAS CREATED A LOT OF ADDITIONAL CHARGES NOT COVERED BY JEEP LIKE ALIGNMENT, TIRES, ETC. JEEP LIBERTY WAS ALSO RECALLED DUE TO A SIMILAR PROBLEM. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PROBLEM AS FROM THE CURRENT LIST OF 37 COMPLAINS FOR THIS CAR(INCLUDING THIS) 24 ARE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM I AM REPORTING. *TR
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. *TR
2007 JEEP PATRIOT WITH 26,000 MILES, PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALER. NOTICED TIRES WORN AND WENT TO MECHANIC TO REPLACE TWO FRONT TIRES. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THEY WERE LOOSE ONLY AFTER 26,000 MILES OF LIGHT DRIVING, NEVER OFF ROAD. *TR
BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACED AFTER 36,700 THAT WAS EXACTLY 700 MILES OVER WARRANTY. NOW TIRES ARE SHOT AS WELL BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED NOW PATRIOT IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *TR
2007 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4, LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE NOTED AT 38,700 MILES, 14OCT2010. *TR
2007 JEEP PATRIOT - 58,000 MILES - NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD - HIGHWAY DRIVEN 90% HAVE TO COMPLETELY REPLACE FRONT COMPONENTS - BALL JOINTS / TIE RODS, ETC. REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDS REPLACED TOLD BY MECHANIC WE WERE LUCKY WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT - THEY WERE THAT BAD. CAN'T BELIEVE JEEP HAS NOT BEEN FORCED TO RECALL AND FIX THIS…
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2007 JEEP PATRIOT - 58,000 MILES - NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD - HIGHWAY DRIVEN 90% HAVE TO COMPLETELY REPLACE FRONT COMPONENTS - BALL JOINTS / TIE RODS, ETC. REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDS REPLACED TOLD BY MECHANIC WE WERE LUCKY WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT - THEY WERE THAT BAD. CAN'T BELIEVE JEEP HAS NOT BEEN FORCED TO RECALL AND FIX THIS TERRIBLE PROBLEM. *TR
LOWER BALL JOINTS ON 2007 JEEP PATRIOT SHOT AT 45,000 MILES. ACCORDING TO THREE MECHANICS WHO SAW THE PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM IS SEVERE AND I'VE BEEN ADVISED TO EITHER NOT DRIVE THE CAR OR IMMEDIATELY REPAIR THE PROBLEM. EACH MECHANIC SAID THE BALL JOINTS SHOULD NOT GO AT 45,000 MILES AND NOTED SEVERAL ISSUES WITH CHRYSLER AND FAIL…
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LOWER BALL JOINTS ON 2007 JEEP PATRIOT SHOT AT 45,000 MILES. ACCORDING TO THREE MECHANICS WHO SAW THE PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM IS SEVERE AND I'VE BEEN ADVISED TO EITHER NOT DRIVE THE CAR OR IMMEDIATELY REPAIR THE PROBLEM. EACH MECHANIC SAID THE BALL JOINTS SHOULD NOT GO AT 45,000 MILES AND NOTED SEVERAL ISSUES WITH CHRYSLER AND FAILED BALL JOINTS. WHILE ON A LIFT, ONE MECHANIC SHOWED ME HOW MY TWO FRONT TIRES CAN SIMPLY BE MOVED SIDE TO SIDE. THAT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN I WAS INFORMED. VERY DANGEROUS AS IT CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FLY OFF THE CAR. I'VE BEEN HEARING NOISE AND FEELING TIRE SHAKES FOR AWHILE NOW. THOUGHT IT WAS MY BRAKES..WHICH BY THE WAY ALSO NEED REPLACING HOWEVER I AM BEING ADVISED TO SPEND MY MONEY FIRST ON THE BALL JOINTS SINCE IT IS AN IMMEDIATE MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. NOT FEELING VERY SAFE, ESPECIALLY WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR! *TR
2007 JEEP PATRIOT: WENT IN FOR OIL CHANGE AT DEALER, TOLD CONTROL ARMS BAD. ONLY AT 3 YEARS/ 51,000 MILES. ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING DRAINING BOILING WATER ON FEET. FILED COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER RE: THE WATER AND HAD FIXED FOR THE FOURTH TIME THIS SUMMER. *TR
LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED ON 2007 JEEP PATRIOT WITH 38,000 MILES. *TR
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