Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 214 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V196000

Wheels: hub

Component
Wheels: hub
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
410
Reported to NHTSA
2007-05-07
Owners notified
2007-05-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system3896,000 mi
Suspension: front2639,000 mi
Steering2145,064 mi
Engine1596,000 mi
Suspension1548,000 mi
Electrical system1135,000 mi
Power train1069,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint743,000 mi
Structure: body691,500 mi
Vehicle speed control565,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)465,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling421,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission434,516 mi
Unknown or other41,235 mi
Equipment336,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic336,500 mi
Structure330,000 mi
Structure: frame and members350,000 mi
Suspension: rear336,500 mi
Wheels348,000 mi
Exterior lighting2300 mi
Power train: driveline232,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly234,516 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm234,516 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint270,000 mi
Tires21,000 mi
Visibility299,000 mi
Air bags: side/window123,000 mi
Electrical system: horn120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine13,057 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.132,000 mi
Fuel system, other112,000 mi
Seats11,000 mi
Service brakes175,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars175,000 mi
Visibility/wiper130,000 mi

The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.