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2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls & problems

The 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4 has 1 safety recall and 141 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (55 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints141filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

WheelsMay 7, 2007

Hub

Recall 07V196000410 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SuspensionFront; Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint5500043,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3810096,000 mi
SteeringLinkages › Tie rod assembly2300045,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline1600057,500 mi
Engine1500096,000 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members1300062,500 mi
Electrical systemHorn1201035,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine500015,500 mi
Vehicle speed control500069,500 mi
EquipmentElectrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.400034,250 mi
Unknown or other400022,377 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)400082,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations