2002 Jeep Patriot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Patriot years
- Not enough data 12th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jeep Patriot. That ranks 12th out of 12 Patriot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Jeep Patriot problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Jeep Patriot recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Jeep Patriot.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 jeep patriot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep patriot. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep patriot (n/a). The contact stated the front driver and passenger's side valve stems were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. *jb
Other Jeep Patriot years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 59 | 0 |
| 2016 Patriot | 458 | 1 |
| 2015 Patriot | 315 | 1 |
| 2014 Patriot | 548 | 2 |
| 2013 Patriot | 120 | 1 |
| 2012 Patriot | 354 | 4 |
| 2011 Patriot | 326 | 4 |
| 2010 Patriot | 136 | 2 |
| 2009 Patriot | 191 | 1 |
| 2008 Patriot | 186 | 0 |
| 2007 Patriot | 94 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jeep Patriot?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Patriot?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Jeep Patriot a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Patriot model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.