2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 9% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Went into firestone for oil change, and to look at my tires because I thought they were loose. 2. Front control arms and ball joints are messed up, which caused severe damage to inner tires to where the wires inside the tire were showing from the outside. 3. Had to replace control arms and front tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10315297, filed 2010-03, 50,000 miles“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 while in motion or standing still.”
NHTSA complaint #11234246, filed 2019-07, 145,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10514490, filed 2013-05, 75,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10609017, filed 2014-07, 30,000 miles“The sunroof on this vehicle is leaking into the interior this can create and electrical fire due to water dripping in the middle console and the vehicle can stall or catch fire due to shorting. There is a known TSB pointing out to a hole on the vehicle body yet it is only a TSB this should be a recall as it is something simple to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10376801, filed 2011-01, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
47 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 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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