2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 33%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,534miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 33% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,534 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The lower control arms of my 2007 Jeep patriot had to be replaced in january,2010 . I was told that my tire could fall off - funny because I have all my service work done at the dealership - they replaced them for about $125 as a courtesy - never mentioned a possible problem during any prior visit - 39,000 on Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #10304569, filed 2010-02, 39,000 miles“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“I just had my vehicle serviced and was told that my lower front ball joint has failed prematurely. I noticed that this isn't an isolated problem, plenty of Jeep owners have similar issues. I'm just out of my warranty, and chrysler Jeep will not identify this as a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10375142, filed 2011-01, 37,000 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 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4
42 complaintsSteering
23 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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