Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Jeep Patriot owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4. While driving through a parking lot, the contact heard a loud popping sound from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and saw a piece of the rear cross member frame that was fractured and detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cross member frame needed to be replaced. The contact called cumberland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at [phone] (located at 1550 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall, and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
My front and rear cross members are corroded. I took it to the dealer I purchased the car from. They told me I had to call Chrysler, which took forever and a day to get back to me (about 10 days). For them to tell me it was not something they feel is necessary to fix. If I want I could have the dealer do it, and pay out of my pocket. After doing some research, this seems to be a problem with the patriots, and some jeeps in general. This is not a fix I can afford, not can I get a new car at this time. Mechanics at the dealer were shocked Chrysler did not approve this, since it is a safety issue.
2007 Jeep Patriot limited - stream of water leaking from dome lights and map lights, and also along the sides of the headliner in car. Was advised possible kinked or clogged drainage tubes. Checked no kink, and when water was poured down directly into tubes, it drained with no clogs. Water running into radio/cd player. Electrical hazard. No solution being offered by Jeep! Many people have filed complaints but there has been no recall of any sort.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a clunking noise each time a turn was made. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the cross member that held the frame together was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frontal under carriage and cross member had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
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.
My daughter's Jeep has an extended warranty due to the rust and holes in the Jeep's crossmembers. The gave me as reference x58. She needs them replaced as there are large holes in them, but the dealership told her if they couldn't get it off they would have to cut other parts and she would be responsible for the cost of the parts and labor (approximately $400) which the dealership said is typical. I've been in touch with customer service at Jeep and they said she would first have to have the work done and then if there was a charge they would "consider" helping. So she would have to pay for the repair first. This hardly seems right. Is there any recourse?
When parked in my driveway, at a slight incline, in the rain, the car leaks rain. The water fills the rear ceiling lamp and then spills out into the back of the vehicle. When significant rainfall occurs, the well for the spare tire has filled with several inches of water. This has created a situation for mold to grow, a mildewy smell, and I have concern about the water in the lamp. Vehicle was brought to dealership after first occurance and was "fixed", but during the next storm, it happened again. It's currently at the dealership awaiting repair for the second time. First occurance: 12/18/07 second occurance: 1/5/08.
Jeep 2007, standard. During an oil change told control arms and front ball joints worn , will need to replace them! Have 47,000 miles on the Jeep; am a conservative driver. Tires are worn; have always pulled to the side. Shifting is horrible; slips into other gears. This SUV is less than 3 years old. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. The Jeep is a danger, unsafe, and should be off the market. In 2007 the Patriot was not popular. The economy has LED people to purchase this vehicle, my guess is that more complaints will be filed when their jeeps reach two years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4. While driving approximately 15 MPH in snowy weather conditions and making a turn, a loud clunking noise emitted underneath the vehicle with a constant vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the cross-member fractured due to rust corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Body complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Jeep Patriot, 9% of the model year's 270 complaints. The component named most often is body (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Patriot body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2007 Jeep Patriot, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Patriot body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.