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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 45 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

60000 mi

£392
Replaced front control arms with Moog parts (previous parts were Jeep and lasted only 20,000 miles). Replaced upper rear lateral arms (bushes gone), toe links and strut bearings 
68000 mi

£125
Front right strut leaking. Replaced both front struts, upper spring seats, upper & lower spring isolators, strut bearings. Faulty tie rod inner and outer. Replaced inner tie rods and tie rod ends on both sides 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

92000 mi

US $500
Tie rods every year, 8-10 months. Might as well schedule an appointment next year, maybe even by the end of the summer. Ball joint and tie rods same go. Warren tire ball joint life time warranty. 
104000 mi

US $500
Replaced bad driver side lower control arm/ball joint (one piece). Also replaced all 4 struts and tyres with all-wheel alignment. Total bill was $1300 and some change. Jeep drives like new! First major repair in 100,000 miles. 
22940 mi Replaced both front end Lower Control Arms and Outer Tierods - Ball Joints were loose. 
45000 mi

US $500
Right and Left ball joint went bad. Also replaced Tie Rod Ends due to eminent failure. Also sway bar bushings. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

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

61000 mi

US $100
RF LOWER BALL JOINT (BAD) PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. REPLACED PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM & 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
23000 mi The steering is making a clunking noise, and it feels strange. I suspect the rack and pinion. The mechanic said he couldn't replicate it, it operates as normal :( A stud on one of the wheels had apparently broke off. They replaced it - nice, since they could have made an argument that it was due to abuse or something. :) 
104000 mi Strange, intermittent knocking sound in engine compartment/front suspension when accelerating from dead stop. Technician could not hear problem consistently enough to isolate, suggested I return later in day when problem's louder. 
105000 mi Odd clicking/rattling noise when accelerating from stop, disappears above about 15mph. Unknown exactly what is causing it. 
117000 mi

US $400
Bad tie rods, resulting in very strange and prominent knocks and squeaks. 
138000 mi

US $600
Rack and pinion replacement due to seals going bad and leaking. 
89900 mi

C $120
Change a wheel bearing 
35000 mi Tie Rod Ends, Replaced 
79000 mi

US $142
Tire rod ends replace, alignment 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

80000 mi

US $400
Driver wheel bearing 
37262 mi Replaced Lower Control Arm passenger side. Replaced under warranty 
59520 mi

C $430
Both right and left tie rods needed to be replaced. Both left and right lower control arms need to be replaced. Worn ball joints and bushings. 
63240 mi

C $300
Premature wear on front tires. Needed wheel alignment. Required replacement of toe links in the rear suspension assembly. 
94000 mi

US $300
right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced 
148000 mi

US $353
Both of the rear wheel bearings. I had to replace the front ones earlier 
47000 mi

US $200
left ball joint,replaced control arm 
51000 mi

US $50
front sway bar links 
72200 mi

US $200
right front contol arm and wheel bearing 
84000 mi

US $100
right rear hub assembly 
51000 mi

US $475
Lower front ball joints were severely worn. I contact Chrysler customer service for partial coverage of repair due to manufacturing defect. Chrysler authorized goodwill assistance with repair. 
53320 mi

C $350
tie rod ends + alignment 
70140 mi

C $1000
control arm bushings worn, had to replace entire arms. 
101680 mi

C $900
left-front wheel, both joints had play. replaced arm and rod (they didn't want to replace just joints) also wheel not moving freely-brake maintenance necessary 
45880 mi rear right lateral link needed to be replaced due to bushings separating from the link. 
30000 mi

US $297
Tie rod end needed to be replaced. 
41000 mi

US $761
Replaced both front struts which were leaking - mainly because of planned road trip. 
39800 mi

US $1100
Replace right front tie-rod end because it was starting to be loose 
138260 mi

C $1300
Loose balljoints 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72200 mi

US $1600
There was an issue with the control arms being loose. They replaced all and also realigned my tires. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

80000 mi

US $879
rear struts replaced; right front wheel bearing; alignment 
88700 mi

US $455
The front tire rods needed to be replaced, and a alignment performed 
97500 mi

US $950
Rear suspension failed almost completely.  
114300 mi Front struts needed to be replaced 
116000 mi

US $750
Steering rack failed needed to be replaced 
99000 mi

US $900
Tie-rod end worn out 
70060 mi

C $900
Ball joints were worn. 
110980 mi

C $1900
Leaking and worn shock and suspension parts, leaking seals. 

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2007 Jeep Patriot 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

71300 mi

C $1200
Bearing, strut, ball joint, tie rod all needed replacing front passenger side 

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2007 Jeep Patriot Suspension Problems

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