FRONT BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT ON A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT WITH 26300 MILES. JEEP WAS NEVE OFF-ROAD. JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AND FIGHTING WITH JEEP TO GET REIMBURSMENT. JUST COST ME $760.00 TO REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINTS. *TR
2007 Jeep Patriot suspension problems
moderate 60 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
BALL JOINTS/CONTROL ARMS ON 07 JEEP PATRIOT ARE A SAFETY ISSUE. MY CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THEY ARE FLAPPING IN THE BREEZE. I HAVE TO SOMEHOW COME UP WITH 1300.00 AT XMAS TIME FOR MY CAR TO PASS, AND I HAVE NO CLUE HOW. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TYPE "07 JEEP PATRIOT BALL JOINT) IN A SEARCH ENGINE AND YOU WILL SEE MANY OF COMPLAINTS/ISSUES. THERE SHOULD DEFINITELY B…
BOUGHT MY 2007 JEEP PATRIOT IN AUGUST OF '11. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC ON DECEMBER 6TH FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS WOULD NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH 29,000 MILES ON IT, IT IS NOW AT 34,000 AND TWO MONTHS AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *TR
SEAT SLIDER & BALL JOINTS JEEP PATRIOT 2007 4X4 & REAR SUSPENSION---REPORTED SEAT COMING OUT OF LOCKED POSITION AFTER HAVING TO HIT BREAK A LITTLE HARD IN FORWARD AND ALSO HAPPENED IN REVERSE. MADE 3 COMPLAINTS TO THE SAME DEALER AND FINALLY HAD IT REPLACED. REPORTED TO SAME DEALER ABOUT NOISE IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF CAR, AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES AT 19,000 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE BALD.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DAMAGED AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT, BOTH FRONT TIRES AND THE L…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER WAS SEVERELY CORRODED WITH HOLES. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CROSS MEMBER DETACHED. THE ENTIRE FRAME CROSS MEMBER WAS CRACKED BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA…
2007 JEEP PATRIOT. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS AND SENSORS HAVING TO BE REPLACED. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF METALS WERE USED AND WHEN PUT TOGETHER, IT CAUSED CORROSION. ALSO, ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Jeep Patriot?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 60 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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