2007 Jeep Patriot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Jeep Patriot, 7% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The day after my Jeep was purchased, it would not start. We brought it back to the dealer and were told it was the ignition switch. There were no problems with the Jeep for about 2 years, but then the car started shutting off while we were driving. It would always a cut back on though. Now it will not start at all. The alternator has been changed and so has the battery, but the car still will not even start with a jump.”
NHTSA complaint #10588914, filed 2014-05, 7 miles“The wiring to and the fuel pump housing melted the wiring that goes from the back side of the plug and down to the pump that is submerged in fuel also melted it was a matter of time before it caught fire. The vehicle would still run and it would randomly short out while driving. I've replaced the pump and kept the parts that have burnt.”
NHTSA complaint #10777786, filed 2015-09, 110,000 miles“Smelled burning plastic . . . Faint at first, but kept getting stronger. Pulled over to find the problem and saw flames coming out of the speaker in the left rear door. Half of the speaker cover was totally burned away. Poured water on the fire to put it out. Also poured water through window down behind the door panel to make sure any flames/sparks that weren't visible would be extinguished.”
NHTSA complaint #10599145, filed 2014-06, 107,756 miles“D/s headlight keeps going out, starter makes weird spinning noise, windows will stop working randoming and will work after car is turned off then back on, car will chug at take off from lights”
NHTSA complaint #11001200, filed 2017-06, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred multiple times over the past seven years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 14% |
| 2016 | 99 | 22% |
| 2015 | 63 | 20% |
| 2014 | 89 | 16% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 44 | 12% |
| 2011 | 32 | 10% |
| 2010 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 | 24 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Jeep Patriot
60 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Jeep Patriot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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