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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (87%)

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

24180 mi Small leak in heavy rains at grommet where rear window washer hose comes out of car body. Silicone applied around grommet for second time; this repair lasts for about 2 years max before new silicone sealant is required. Rear dome light damaged from leak - part needed to be replaced - done under extended warranty 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

2500 mi Replace flapping seal at bottom of windshield 
5600 mi TSB for rattling rear license plate. 
15000 mi the battery and sunroof seal were faulty and replaced. this was covered under warranty so no cost was incurred 
5000 mi water leakage through back hatch into spare tire well. Replaced seal and replaced mat which was water damaged. 
6000 mi The vehicle squeaks in the front end area when going over bumps. Started doing so at about 2000 miles. Service guy says that's "normal." Online forum shows that other owners of the 4x4 off-road package have same issue: may be related to the particular sho 
23000 mi Exterior door bumpguard warped, needed replacement. 
39000 mi

US $394
Water leaked into cab from map lights. Dealer said it was bad seal on sunroof, so much water it couldn't drain away fast enough. Replaced seal. Could have been there entire time, cause it hardly ever rains here. 
80000 mi Sunroof leaking. Did last year, had it repaired but it started leaking again. The checked it out for free during 60k service, said they found some blockage of drain canals. We will see. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

42160 mi small leak from rear upper (central) brake light - apparently has not been tightened properly when previous owner replaced a bulb. fixed by dealer mechanic in a minute. 
43080 mi small leak from rear upper (central) brake light - apparently has not been tightened properly when previous owner replaced a bulb. fixed by dealer mechanic in a minute. noticed a week after vehicle received - in April 2010. 
73000 mi engine cradle rusted and cracked at mounting bolt right side 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

10000 mi Rear lift gate wasn't flush with the left rear body panel when shut. Dealer made adjustment - looks good. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

64300 mi

US $115
Rattling in passenger door area. Dealer removed panel and cleaned debris out of area. Couldn't find source of rattle and the rattle has continued. 
15500 mi Clutch pedal had persistent squeak. Covered by warranty and TSB. Needed only lithium grease. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder CVT AWD

15500 mi Trim damage 

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