2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 16%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 16% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I fill up the car with gas after leaving and driving for 20-30 seconds and stop at the stop light or sign the car will die and the steering wheel will lock up takes a couple of tries before it will start up and cause the steering wheel locks up I can't even move the car to the side if I have to. This has been going on for the past year.”
NHTSA complaint #11174463, filed 2019-02, 1 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10360014, filed 2010-10, 59,000 miles“I was driving my car and the front end started to shake all over the road. I took it to my repair shop where they informed me that my lower ball joints need to be replaced immediately due to being excessively worn out and in a dangers condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10467931, filed 2012-07, 42,534 miles“After doing a full refuel of the vehicle the vehicle will stall while in motion, loosing all assisted steering and breaking. The first time this happened engine stalled in mid traffic and I was almost hit by the vehicle behind me on the city. Second time I reached the highway when it stalled this was even more scary. Vehicle will restart after putting in park and stall again a couple of blocks down. This only happens when the tank is filed till gas station pump auto stops. If I fill 3/4 then no stalling occurs. I have read online that this is happening to many Jeep patriot owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970669, filed 2017-04, 130,000 miles“While having tires installed on my 2007 Jeep patriot, the technician advised me that my ball joints were bad and that it was imperative to get it fixed as this is a safety issue. Being a female and not wanting anyone to take advantage of me I took my Jeep to get a second opinion. The second technician told me the same thing and that I could lose steering at anytime. They both quoted me somewhere in 1,000 dollar range to fix my Jeep. I have gotten online and read several forums with the same complaint on the patriot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383223, filed 2011-02, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021984May 17, 2007Steering angle sensor - not initialized/internal.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
47 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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