Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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).
I had a complete ball joint failure while driving on the highway. The failure resulted in my wheel separating from my car while driving in moderate traffic highway speeds (35 MPH). Due to the failure and continued forward motion while driving, the entire front driver's side suspension had to be replaced.
Just outside of warranty my wife's 2007 Patriot 2.4l started to fail to start. It was verified that it was not the battery, pcv valve, starter, or a fuel issue. It would simply not start when left in the sun (in such as a parking lot). All of the accessories worked. It was towed to three different dealerships on separate occasions. No one could figure it out. I contacted Chrysler and received a complaint number. Chrysler reimbursed me for the things the dealerships charged me to replace and eventually said that they don't know what's wrong with it and couldn't fix the car. The shocks also failed prematurely at 40 thousand miles, and the cv joints are sealed units and failed prematurely. Overall I am very dissatisfied with this car and Chrysler Jeep Dodge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that the front cross member was severely corroded with holes. The rear driver side cross member detached. The entire frame cross member was cracked behind the rear driver side axle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cross member was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 243,765.
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 4x4. While a technician was replacing the control arms and leaf springs on the vehicle, it was discovered that the k-frame split and needed to be replaced before the vehicle could pass inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 8/10/15 updated 10/17/2017
My car has only 89,000 miles and the k frame under the engine is severly rusted and cracking that the car is dangerous to drive. It will cost me thousands of dollars to repair. This shouldn't be an issue.
The rear undercarriage is rusted through and mount by rear differential mount has broken off causing shaking, vibrating and possible differential leakage.
Seat slider & ball joints Jeep Patriot 2007 4x4 & rear suspension---reported seat coming out of locked position after having to hit break a little hard in forward and also happened in reverse. Made 3 complaints to the same dealer and finally had it replaced. Reported to same dealer about noise in the front and rear of car, after having to replace all 4 tires at 19,000 miles because they were bald. Dealer said nothing was wrong however young lad that installed tires said ball joints were loose and rear end was seized. Never been off road and commute to work is 10 miles one way on expressway. Included is complaint about tires, Goodyear 205/70r16 all season. Lasted 19,000 miles and all were bald. …
When I purchased the vehicle in 2012 I was assured that the pull and sound from the front end was just a needed alignment. 2 months later it was clunking and popping. After taking it to a mechanic, they stated that both lower control arms including ball joints, and the tie rod were terribly worn. The mechanic was not surprised because of the make and model of the Jeep Patriot. Said it is a well known issue for these to go out almost immediately after the warranty expires. This Jeep is supposed to be "trail rated" with the off road package, but I don't even feel safe driving it on city roads and haven't since I bought it. I have had to replace these part by part due to the fact of the high cost and that the value still holds up on jeeps so I make monthly finance payments on a vehicle that should have been recalled. …
I am from Canada and own a 2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4. I only use my vehicle for highway driving and never take it off road. I only drive it with care. Recently, I brought my Jeep to a dealership because of a strange noise. Through a service, it was determined my lower ball joints were excessively worn to the point of being a safety hazard. They needed to be immediately replaced in addition to the control arms. This cost approximately $1000 cad. In reading over the internet, this seems to be a common manufacturing problem with issues across the board. There has never been a recall. There is no way the ball joints should be needing replacement in a vehicle that is only 3 years old with normal driving use. Had I not brought my vehicle in for a service, this would not have been discovered and would possibly have lead to a serious accident. …
Suspension complaints in other Patriot years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
NHTSA has 73 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Jeep Patriot, 27% of the model year's 270 complaints. The component named most often is front (33 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Patriot suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension 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 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.