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%)

Chart based on 158 repairs.
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2007 Jeep Patriot engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

49000 mi

£100
Overfuelling injector. Injector ultrasonically cleaned. Fuel cam timing is out unable to correct due to inadequacies of Jeep diagnostic software Failed tandem pump 
60000 mi

£208
Changed faulty injector wiring loom using original VW parts (the motor in this car is manufactured by VW) 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

50000 mi

US $3300
Fried wiring harness to the TCM causing the Catalytic Converter to block and fail. 
620 mi Engine check light came on; error code P0741. Told by shop mgr. it was false alarm, system reset. Engine light came on again after picking up vehicle. Went right back to dealer and dropped off. P0741 -Bad sensor-circuit board replaced this time. Due to this and bad repaint job service mgr. retired rather than get fired - this was the last half-ass "re 
28000 mi Had CVT software updated as suggested by a Chrysler TBS. Jeep really drove fine before, however, got it done before factory warranty expired. Hard to tell if it helped much, but did get a mileage bost of 1 to 2 mpg. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

90300 mi

C $80
Change spark plugs. 
6000 mi Couldn't calibrate the compass to the correct zone. Turns out it wasn't recognizing the car in park (a requirement to set the settings) unless you removed the key and reinserted it and turned on the ignition, which apparently 'reset' it. Zone is now set f 
96000 mi

US $475
Replaced two broken motor mounts. 
117000 mi

US $400
Engine mount was bad. Replaced. 
150000 mi

US $100
Fuel system 
154000 mi Transmission and engine mounts 
175000 mi

US $875
Three engine mounts replaced. 
178000 mi

US $1650
Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) replacement. Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter O2 sensor. 
63000 mi

US $100
FLUID LEAK-ENGINE---THERMOSTAT HOUSING SEAL/GASKET LEAKING BETWEEN HEAD AND HOUSING. INSTALLED NEW SEAL AND THERMOSTAT PURGED AIR FROM SYSTEM PROBLEM FIXED. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

75300 mi

US $500
Stock exhaust replaced, cat-back. 
100000 mi

US $95
Check engine light turned on - OBDII code indicated bad signal coming from O2 sensor with no other symptoms. TSB software update to ECM corrected problem. 
62200 mi

US $335
Intake control valve lit up the check engine light. Replaced valve. 
75300 mi

US $150
fuel pump replaced 
94000 mi

US $750
Code P2004 intake manifold rudder stuck open, there is a TSB for it. Dealer was able to repair the part instead of replacing the entire manifold which made repair cheaper 
148000 mi

US $353
Exhaust manifold rudder stuck open 
50220 mi Check engine light (MIL) - constant, not flashing (means jeep is driveable). Dealer detected code P0455 - EVAP SYSTEM LARGE LEAK. Reason: bad Evaporative System Integrity Monitor (ESIM). Reason: salt on the roads. ESIM is cheap - about $15. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62000 mi

US $50
Electronic throttle control box broke and I lost control of the car. System needed to be replaced. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

99000 mi

US $900
Fuel filler neck leak due to rust causing check engine light to be on 
43000 mi

US $460
Fuel pump had a burnt terminal, part was replaced. 
76000 mi

US $95
intake actuator stuck in bank one 
16740 mi Fuel cap light would not go off. Repeated shutoff & flashing did not fix it. Replace of computer module did not fix it either. A corroded wire in the fender was at fault. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

3000 mi Car stalled & wouldn't stay running for more than 5 seconds on subsequest starts. No codes set. Dealer could not duplicate. Possibly related to immobilzer reader located in the steering column or the throttle body. We have to wait for it to happen again. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

71300 mi

C $1200
Main Computer needed to be replaced 
113700 mi

US $100
Reset computer for check engine light codes jeep in shop for same check engine light issue - needs new intake manifold - warranty company will not pay for a new one only used. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems

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