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Owner report · 2007 model year

2007 Jeep Patriot

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2007 Jeep Patriot
Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Fuel System

Fuel System leads by volume: 104 of 270 complaints (39%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
270
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,600–$3,100
Combined MPG
20–24

Complaints by model year

  1. 2702007
  2. 4472008
  3. 2752009

Where owners report problems

  1. Fuel System104 (39%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires76 (28%)
  3. Engine44 (16%)
  4. Steering34 (13%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain26 (10%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches24 (9%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2007: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category200720082009vs. 2007 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,600–3,1002,500–2,9502,500–2,950
Combined MPG20–2421–2521–25
City / Highway MPG19–23 / 21–2720–23 / 22–2820–23 / 22–29
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)370–444355–423355–423
Complaints filed270447275Not compared
Recalls issued212Not compared
Crash-involved complaints475Not compared
Fire-involved complaints241Not compared
Injuries reported138Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared334

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Jeep Patriot have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Jeep Patriot?

Fuel System: 104 of 270 NHTSA complaints (39%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Jeep Patriot get?

EPA rates it 20–24 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Jeep Patriot?

EPA estimates $2,600–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD20 mpg24 mpg22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD22 mpg27 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.4L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD19 mpg (low)21 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,100 (high)444 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD23 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD21 mpg25 mpg23 mpg$2,700386 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine440000
Transmission & Drivetrain260010
Fuel System1041100
Electrical220200
Brakes162010
Steering340000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires761000
Airbags & Restraints41000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control70000
Body, Seats & Latches240000
Visibility & Lighting60000
Other170000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • EQUIPMENT

    Campaign 10E043000 · Sep 3, 2010

    Defect
    MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
    Consequence
    AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
    Remedy
    MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

  • WHEELS:HUB

    Campaign 07V196000 · May 7, 2007

    Defect
    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
    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.