2007 Jeep Patriot Jeep Patriot 2007

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2007 Jeep Patriot repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

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2007 Jeep Patriot electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (70%)

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD w/low range

6000 mi The Electronic Throttle Control ("ETC") warning light came on after driving continuously for 225 miles. No noticeable effect on driving. Shut off the engine for 5 minutes, restarted it, light did not come back on. Took it to the dealership's service depar 
5500 mi Loose connection in wiring harness preventing turn signals, headlights, horn, and wipers from operating. 
70000 mi nav-radio display gone nuts. Radio still works, just corrupted display, unreadable. Dealer says they don't repair, just replace (for over $2000). Looking for repair shop. 
131300 mi

US $180
Jeep had stalled twice. Was also getting an unusual Tire Pressure Monitoring System error. Dealer found battery was barely working. Replaced. This is the third battery in 5.5 years. 
145000 mi

US $208
Replaced both steering wheel radio controls. 
150000 mi

US $100
Replaced battery two months ago: this is fifth battery in vehicle in little over six years. Had mechanic look for any issues; he said alternator is pumping correct voltage. 
154000 mi Bearing was going out. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

108500 mi

C $700
big noise from alternator and not charging battery 
119940 mi

C $600
Jeep had one headlight not working, defective power unit. Dealer installed relay kit to take control from the other headlight, to avoid replacing power unit, which would have been $1,300. $600. 
72000 mi

US $275
Rear left window was repeatedly raised and lowered during freezing temperatures. This action damaged the window regulator. Dealer replaced regulator and performed inspection for lifetimie powertrain warranty contract. 
58300 mi TPMS comes on with tires are ok pressures nothing could get it to read the tires in the right position or not bring up the display at startup. Repair is replacing a $375 computer to see if that works 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

12000 mi All brake lights were not working - a wire that was not secured properly upon assembly within the steering column has worked loose and disconnected. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

22000 mi

US $10
Replaced failing/weak horn with more powerful air horns. 
23000 mi Defective 6x9 speakers Window motor. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder CVT AWD

1860 mi Satellite radio did not work properly. No sound out of right speakers. Replaced radio which did not fix problem. 
3720 mi Try to fix satellite radio, sound out of one side only 
4340 mi Ordered again. 
5580 mi Fixed radio (after five repair trips) 

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2007 Jeep Patriot Electrical Problems

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