Jeep Patriot Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,790 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Patriot, across 12 model years (2002–2017). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (548). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Jeep Patriot years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Patriot year: 2014, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Patriot: 548 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 Patriot: 458 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 Patriot: 354 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Patriot: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 Patriot: 59 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Patriot: 94 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Patriot problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 793 | 11 | 10 |
| Power Train problems | 429 | 11 | 7 |
| Electrical System problems | 421 | 11 | 10 |
| Air Bags problems | 383 | 11 | 76 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 379 | 11 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 234 | 11 | 12 |
| Seat Belts problems | 229 | 12 | 19 |
| Structure problems | 212 | 11 | 9 |
| Suspension problems | 182 | 11 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 145 | 11 | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 140 | 10 | 4 |
| Service Brakes problems | 120 | 11 | 12 |
| Seats | 97 | 10 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 10 | 4 |
| Wheels | 52 | 12 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 9 | 2 |
| Tires | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Patriot problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2016: engine (224) · electrical system (99) · power train (74)
- 2015: engine (103) · electrical system (63) · power train (50)
- 2014: engine (156) · air bags (149) · seat belts (104) · electrical system (89) · power train (70) · vehicle speed control (60) · electronic stability control (esc) (51)
- 2012: engine (114) · fuel/propulsion system (86) · power train (63) · air bags (57)
- 2011: engine (66) · suspension (55) · power train (53) · structure (51)
- 2007: fuel/propulsion system (57)
All Jeep Patriot model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 | 4★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | 1 | 4★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Patriot | 136 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | 1 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Patriot | 186 | 0 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Patriot | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Patriot years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (548), 2016 (458) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Patriot year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Patriot?
Engine, with 793 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Patriot have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.