Jeep Patriot problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 883 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Jeep Patriot (2007–2017). The 2016 Patriot has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
883
Recalls
9
Model years
11
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Jeep Patriot model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Jeep Patriot years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Jeep Patriot — 278 complaints, 7 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2014 Jeep Patriot — 121 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2015 Jeep Patriot — 137 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  4. 2017 Jeep Patriot — 40 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  5. 2011 Jeep Patriot — 88 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Suspension

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2007 (13 complaints).

Every Jeep Patriot model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 Patriot405080Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Patriot2787331Engine
2015 Patriot1375161Engine
2014 Patriot12162102Engine
2013 Patriot250001Engine
2012 Patriot741004Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 Patriot882004Suspension
2010 Patriot420002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 Patriot391100Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 Patriot260200Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 Patriot130000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Jeep Patriot problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    305 complaints
  • Electrical System
    166 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    159 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    131 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    88 complaints
  • Airbags
    78 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    71 complaints
  • Suspension
    69 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    67 complaints
  • Brakes
    41 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Jeep Patriot received by NHTSA each month.

Jeep Patriot recalls

  • Recall 17V824000Dec 21, 201761,791 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  • Recall 16V907000Dec 16, 201642,231 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V668000Sep 15, 20161,435,625 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

    Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  • Recall 15V878000Dec 23, 201560,140 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 13V552000Nov 6, 2013521 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V233000Jun 4, 2013254,396 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 13V120000Apr 3, 201320,799 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V142000Apr 3, 20121,689 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 11V315000Jun 8, 201111,096 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

Other Jeep models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology