2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2019 · 30 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Patriot 4X4 years
Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4. That ranks 4th out of 4 Patriot 4X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (11 complaints, 37%), typically at around 106,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System11 · ~106,000 mi
Structure6 · ~53,626 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)4 · ~66,500 mi
Power Train4 · ~90,844 mi
Engine3 · ~58,700 mi
Suspension3 · ~69,251 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~65,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~48,000 mi
Air Bags1
Electrical System1 · ~31,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1137%106,000——
Structure620%53,626——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)413%66,500——
Power Train413%90,844——
Engine310%58,700——
Suspension310%69,251——
Service Brakes27%65,000——
Vehicle Speed Control27%48,000——
Air Bags13%———
Electrical System13%31,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling13%45,000——
Seat Belts13%———
Steering13%116,000——
Unknown or Other13%76,000——
Visibility/wiper13%150,000——
Wheels13%68,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 9 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 5201452015: 2201522016: 2201622017: 9201792018: 7201872019: 420194

n = 30 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I've made a complaint already but my 2010 jeep patriot again stalled out after getting a full tank of gas and driving off, luckily still at the gas station and when i was getting coffee for my 3 and a half hour drive to school, it stalled out 3 more times when i am in drive. I was scared it was…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 18, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11187425

Whenever i put a full tank of gas in my car, my car stalls out. One time, i just left the gas station and it stalled and then when i went to get food, it stalled out again. I've heard of other people that have patriots, it happens to them. My car was in drive and it also happened when i was stopped…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 7, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11184749

Vehicle in motion - cut off/loss of power when accelerating from ramp onto busy highway with my 2 year old in vehicle [cause unknown, vehicle is not throwing any codes] vehicle in going from stationary to in motion - when going to make a left turn out of a shopping center car staled with me and my…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Jan 29, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11172810

The vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly stalls while driving, following a fill up of the fuel tank. The engine shuts off, and all power is lost, including power steering and power brakes. Requires attempting to coast the vehicle to a safe stop. This is a safety concern as there have been several…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 14, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11170062

Vehicle stalls out driving down the road after filling gas tank to full level. This is extremely dangerous situation that many people with the jeep patriot are experiencing. The fix is known. When will this issue be recalled and addressed?

Engine · received Dec 14, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11161370

Other Jeep Patriot 4X4 years

← 2009 Patriot 4X4

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010300
2009 Patriot 4X4600
2008 Patriot 4X41710
2007 Patriot 4X41411

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Jeep Patriot 4X4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot 4X4 model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.