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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 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

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

32000 mi sound coming from engine, dealer claimed it was nothing 
34000 mi still hearing engine noise dealer said it was tires, they checked the tires and said nothing was wrong. 
46000 mi

US $575
I no longer own this vehicle jeep would not help with any repairs nor would the dealer. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

43232 mi

US $58
Customer states check engine light on and vehicle will not go over 40 MPH. U1146 Lost Communication with External Memory Stored DTC. Test drove and could not duplicate No Problems Found at this time. Test drove vehicle 165 miles with no Check Engine Li 
24000 mi I asked service consultant to take a drive in my Patriot to hear the steering noise. He said it is only the turn signal reset switches making some clicking. I asked if they can stop it and he basically said no. 
35000 mi Ticking sound from steering column. Mechanic first said he couldn't hear it - he later admitted he has a hearing problem from all the shop equipment ( duh..). They said they can't fix it, that it's mechanically fine. 
88000 mi

US $240
Could not remove key. Mechanic determined that the key itself was worn out. Had to replace it and its remote at the same time, as they are integrated. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

4000 mi Turn off the horn on lock since the instructions in the owners manual do not work. 
10000 mi Water infiltration through rear dome light. Dealer examined vehicle and determined that water was leaking past Sirius satellite radio antenna. Removed and resealed. Problem has not returned. 
15000 mi Rear dome light water leak returned a few months after initial repair. Dealership attempted another repair -- appears to be more effective than previous one. 
37510 mi

C $115
Transmission cooler line leaking at radiator entrance. Chrysler part #68021174aa. Replaced by independent shop. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

97500 mi

US $950
Driver side door hinges broke with door in open position. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder CVT AWD

5580 mi Replaced instrument panel cover due to "discolouring". I believe they damaged it during one of the trips to repair the radio and used this as the reason to replace it. 

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